Car is dead. I HATE this POS.
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From: New Jersey/ Aviano Air Base, Italy
'08 c300 sport
Okay so got some semi-OK news. Dealership said I only need to pay for the wheel lock module (which of course is the more expensive part). They will pay for the other problem which pretty much leaves me with a total of $945. Still a hefty amount of money -_-
You guys think I should try for more? Or if I even can?
You guys think I should try for more? Or if I even can?
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From: Orange County.CA
12E350, 12ML350, 08C350
I am gonna try to call MBUSA and see if that works. I doubt it though -_- just cause I doubt they'd care about the situation and probably give me a bunch of BS about how I should have just extended the warranty...
If that fails, do you guys think that a local shop can do it? My dad knows the boss of the local Midas and he always gives us better prices when my dad brings the car there and everything. I wonder if I order the parts online from mbparts or something, Midas can just do the install?
Damn this is extremely annoying. At this point, I completely regret not extending the warranty. So for all those who are reaching 4 years or 50k miles and are not thinking about extending (given you are keeping the car for a while), you might want to reconsider but I also understand why you wouldn't because I didn't. Dumb move.
If that fails, do you guys think that a local shop can do it? My dad knows the boss of the local Midas and he always gives us better prices when my dad brings the car there and everything. I wonder if I order the parts online from mbparts or something, Midas can just do the install?
Damn this is extremely annoying. At this point, I completely regret not extending the warranty. So for all those who are reaching 4 years or 50k miles and are not thinking about extending (given you are keeping the car for a while), you might want to reconsider but I also understand why you wouldn't because I didn't. Dumb move.
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From: Maryland
2008 C350 Black with Black MB Tex
I just had the same thing happen to my car yesterday. 2008 C350. I called AAA, they sent out a battery truck. The guy tried to jump it and it did nothing. Then they towed it to the MB dealer. They called me this morning after they tested it and said the steering lock needs to be replaced ($,097). They also said the PreFuse has to replaced ($897) - they said the only way the PreFuse can blow is if jumper cables are placed backwards. So, they are basically saying the battery guy who does this all day for a living put the battery cables on backwards. Has anyone heard of this PreFuse issue? So, now my car is sitting there and they are waiting for me to call them back with a yes or no. $1,975 seems awfully high. Any suggestions from anyone? I am at 4 years 2 months and 42k miles. 2 months out of warranty.
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Saab 900 SE
MIDAS or any large "we fix all" place it not a spot to have a complex car serviced, a MB is not like any other car, would you bring a Lambo there? NO because they hire the drop outs from mechanic school, why do you think their prices are so cheap?
Kudos to the dealer for paying for the other repair as a good will gesture, there not all evil, and they didnt break your car, be happy they even offered to pay part of it.
Last edited by AdidasC230; Nov 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM.
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2008 C300 Sport, RWD, US
Just yesterday, while out of town, I went to start my 08 C300 and the starter would not even turn to make that clicky, clicky, clicky sound that you get with a low battery. Power to the light was good. Left it alone and came back 10 minutes later and it turned over fine.
Does this sound like the same problem????
Does this sound like the same problem????
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Just yesterday, while out of town, I went to start my 08 C300 and the starter would not even turn to make that clicky, clicky, clicky sound that you get with a low battery. Power to the light was good. Left it alone and came back 10 minutes later and it turned over fine.
Does this sound like the same problem????
Does this sound like the same problem????
And, no, it has nothing to do with the battery in the key which is for lock/unlock only.
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C300
Just yesterday, while out of town, I went to start my 08 C300 and the starter would not even turn to make that clicky, clicky, clicky sound that you get with a low battery. Power to the light was good. Left it alone and came back 10 minutes later and it turned over fine.
Does this sound like the same problem????
Does this sound like the same problem????
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From: NYC
2012 C300 4Matic
Occasionally, my 08 C300 won't turn over on the first flick of the key. I need to completely remove it and then reinsert to get it to start. I always thought it was because I was doing the whole process too quickly, maybe it's this issue rearing its head. That would suck, just went out of warranty last month...figures.
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Good to know it seems to be normal though, thanks!
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From: Irvine, CA
2009 C350
Just yesterday, while out of town, I went to start my 08 C300 and the starter would not even turn to make that clicky, clicky, clicky sound that you get with a low battery. Power to the light was good. Left it alone and came back 10 minutes later and it turned over fine.
Does this sound like the same problem????
Does this sound like the same problem????
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'09 C350
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C204
I had a similar problem, I am not sure if it is the same as yours. Everything started with a lazy noise when inserting the key (you know the noise when it accepts the key and actually it came out that this noise was from unlocking the steering wheel). The other problem that came out was that sometimes when I turn the key, the car wouldn't start - it just wouldn't do anything when I turned the key to the start position. In order to start it, I needed to remove the key and then put it back and try again.
One day, the car looked dead - I insert the key and there was no noise at all, it couldn't start, it wasn't unlocking the steering wheel and it wouldn't do anything when I was turning the key. The problem was solved by replacing the device/module which recognizes the key, and unlocks the steering wheel. It costs $1000...
One day, the car looked dead - I insert the key and there was no noise at all, it couldn't start, it wasn't unlocking the steering wheel and it wouldn't do anything when I was turning the key. The problem was solved by replacing the device/module which recognizes the key, and unlocks the steering wheel. It costs $1000...
