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Old Sep 22, 2018 | 03:25 PM
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Car wash at dealership - then check engine light

Grrr.., drove to the dealership for my VIP car wash. Get the car back, hop on the highway, gun it to get to highway speeds and i notice it doesn't seem to want to go up in gear (using paddles). Look down - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

Back to dealer I go...they couldn't test it. Coolant temp was too high. SO I had to leave it. Now in a loaner (don't mind a GLC for a while) ..

any ideas? could a control module have gotten wet?

2014 C250 coupe with 36k miles.


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Old Sep 22, 2018 | 05:27 PM
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When my car go for a service or to dealer, I write: "Do not wash this car on the service manager paper I have to sign(Advice I got when buying a new Merc)". You just dont know where those unqualified hands go with which force.

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Old Sep 24, 2018 | 10:15 AM
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car wash was the only reason I went to the dealer on saturday - well, I am also looking for a commuter car and my salesman and I were going through the list of wholesale cars looking for a gem.

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Old Sep 24, 2018 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Moto_Guzzi
When my car go for a service or to dealer, I write: "Do not wash this car on the service manager paper I have to sign(Advice I got when buying a new Merc)". You just dont know where those unqualified hands go with which force.
Most are automatic car washes in the back, just so you know.
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SOLVED....FUEL PUMP malfunctioning AND I have a bad battery

Grrr

but good news is they are covering the fuel pump under good will warranty...whew
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Originally Posted by superangrypenguin
Most are automatic car washes in the back, just so you know.
He said a VIP carwash....How do the auto carwash clean on the inside, under seats, knobs etc-?

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Originally Posted by ChazThePhoenix
SOLVED....FUEL PUMP malfunctioning AND I have a bad battery

Grrr

but good news is they are covering the fuel pump under good will warranty...whew
Glad your problem had a quick good outcome.
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