2008 C300 vs 2010 C300 - 2010 is much more responsive?!?
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2008 C300 vs 2010 C300 - 2010 is much more responsive?!?
HI,
I would really appreciate a bit of help with a question/concern I am having:
I just bought a certified 2008 C300 from a Benz dealership less than a week ago. I knew it needed a new sensor in the passenger seat belt clip so that was ordered for me on the day I bought it. Yesterday I took the car into the dealership to get that belt clip replaced and was given a 2010 C300 as a loaner.
The 2010 drives completely different; it's gas pedal is way more responsive, and the car just picks up speed far better than the 2008 I just bought. is this normal? Did they make any changes that would affect this? has anyone else experienced this? I know it's the same engine with the same specs so I am confused.
any help and clarification is very much appreciated.
thanks,
Jeremy
I would really appreciate a bit of help with a question/concern I am having:
I just bought a certified 2008 C300 from a Benz dealership less than a week ago. I knew it needed a new sensor in the passenger seat belt clip so that was ordered for me on the day I bought it. Yesterday I took the car into the dealership to get that belt clip replaced and was given a 2010 C300 as a loaner.
The 2010 drives completely different; it's gas pedal is way more responsive, and the car just picks up speed far better than the 2008 I just bought. is this normal? Did they make any changes that would affect this? has anyone else experienced this? I know it's the same engine with the same specs so I am confused.
any help and clarification is very much appreciated.
thanks,
Jeremy
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2013 BMW 528Xi; 2010 C300 SportW4 - sold; 1964 230SL
The tranny ECU adjusts to driving preference/usability, so I suspect that is the case here since yours is CPO it has adapted to the driving style of the previous owner. You can have the tranny ECU reset by the dealer, I had mine done for free when I bought my CPO.
BTW, welcome to the board!
BTW, welcome to the board!
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Yes, you can go to the dealer, or do it yourself:
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
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HI,
I would really appreciate a bit of help with a question/concern I am having:
I just bought a certified 2008 C300 from a Benz dealership less than a week ago. I knew it needed a new sensor in the passenger seat belt clip so that was ordered for me on the day I bought it. Yesterday I took the car into the dealership to get that belt clip replaced and was given a 2010 C300 as a loaner.
The 2010 drives completely different; it's gas pedal is way more responsive, and the car just picks up speed far better than the 2008 I just bought. is this normal? Did they make any changes that would affect this? has anyone else experienced this? I know it's the same engine with the same specs so I am confused.
any help and clarification is very much appreciated.
thanks,
Jeremy
I would really appreciate a bit of help with a question/concern I am having:
I just bought a certified 2008 C300 from a Benz dealership less than a week ago. I knew it needed a new sensor in the passenger seat belt clip so that was ordered for me on the day I bought it. Yesterday I took the car into the dealership to get that belt clip replaced and was given a 2010 C300 as a loaner.
The 2010 drives completely different; it's gas pedal is way more responsive, and the car just picks up speed far better than the 2008 I just bought. is this normal? Did they make any changes that would affect this? has anyone else experienced this? I know it's the same engine with the same specs so I am confused.
any help and clarification is very much appreciated.
thanks,
Jeremy
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2008 C300
does the car give any indication that it was reset???
Yes, you can go to the dealer, or do it yourself:
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.
2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.
3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.
4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.
thanks again
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C350
I dont think it gives you any indication nor is it apparent that it has worked, in my experience...
Problem is that if you reset it & drive it hard... then over time you drive it normally, its just a matter of time until the TCU re-adapts itself to your "normal" style of driving again right?
Problem is that if you reset it & drive it hard... then over time you drive it normally, its just a matter of time until the TCU re-adapts itself to your "normal" style of driving again right?
