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Old 02-26-2016, 06:45 AM
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What is happening with Mercedes?

Hello,
I write here looking for help and advice, because Mercedes Benz official sites just told me that this is how it works...

I had a MERCEDES C220 CDI BlueEficiency Avantgarde working really fine, so when I was going to change it, I decide to have a new Mercedes, a C220 BlueTEC Estate. Command system was better than new one, but it doesn't matter. The shade for the porter is so week that jump when I get a pothole, but no so important either... The real important defect is the heat, that I cannot believe is designed by Mercedes as it is. I spend around 10 minutes in the morning to get cold air, so I cannot drive because the mist and the frost. Besides that, I have to be cold during half of my way to work.
I contacted with your customer care in Spain, Amsterdam and Germany but they say that this is how it works and there is nothing they can do.
I cannot believe it is as it is, and that Mercedes is leaving it as that.
Is there anybody having same experiences or anybody has any good advice, please?
Thank you
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Based on you post where you say---I spend around 10 minutes in the morning to get cold air then you do have a problem---read your manual and turn on the AC controller to 35C on both sides push auto---wada you get!!
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"The shade for the porter is so week that jump when I get a pothole"


What does this even mean?
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Well, it seems he is not a native English speaker. I'll take a wild guess: the rear window shade moves when he hits a pothole.
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bravo!!!
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Uh, what?

So, is "wada" a verb?
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Wada=what do, also with slang=what the F do---it's obvious you ain't from NY!!


You are the first English major that has commented!!-----bravo
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Plutoe: "turn on the AC controller to 35C on both sides push auto---wada you get"
I already did. I sent car to Mercedes and they said it is how it works and recognized it is not working as it should. Don't think is so easy, please !!
Mikey53: "shade for the porter is so week that jump when I get a pothole" it's not the main issue but I will try to explain better for you. My new Mercedes is State model, so the trunk (porter) is covered by a curtain or shade. Every time I fail into a bump (pothole) it jumps. Mercedes took my car to repair it and now this happens less, but still happens.
Hope it's much more clear now. Language is not the discussion point here, but how Mercedes is converting in a Chinese factory, even not taking care of their customers.
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I have a C300 and live in a very cold climate. The engine warms up very quickly, and I get warm air in only a few minutes. The window defroster works very well too. You should not have to wait so long to feel warm air or wait that long for your windows to defrost.

Make sure your inside glass is clean. The glass can develop a film which makes it very hard to defrost them, so clean them with a glass cleaner. Other than that, there really is not much you can do except once again complain to your dealer and let them check the heating system another time.
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Gee, I didn't major in English, but my profession and station in life mandated use of it.

If as by common acceptstion and usage viz "bravo," consider it done.
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Dear fmartinges,

Obviously, you don't understand the use of ad hominems to deny weight or credibility to a particular speaker's assertion.

Come back when so armed.
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Originally Posted by StanNH
I have a C300 and live in a very cold climate. The engine warms up very quickly, and I get warm air in only a few minutes. The window defroster works very well too. You should not have to wait so long to feel warm air or wait that long for your windows to defrost.

Make sure your inside glass is clean. The glass can develop a film which makes it very hard to defrost them, so clean them with a glass cleaner. Other than that, there really is not much you can do except once again complain to your dealer and let them check the heating system another time.
As I explained, I had a MERCEDES C220 CDI BlueEficiency Avantgarde working really fine during 4 years. now the new Mercedes, a C220 BlueTEC Estate is not working as it should and dealer recognized that the new heating system is not working like in the previous model.
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Originally Posted by Maritime
Dear fmartinges,

Obviously, you don't understand the use of ad hominems to deny weight or credibility to a particular speaker's assertion.

Come back when so armed.
Not sure if you are trying to add any value, or only trying to make kind of joke. Please, take it serious or go away. Thank you
Complaint ref:Mercedes-Benz - Product Qualiy - CS-1-6374890819
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Well, my point was put on your big boy pants. Can you say, "Socratic irony?" Thank you.
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Originally Posted by fmartinges
Hello,
I write here looking for help and advice, because Mercedes Benz official sites just told me that this is how it works...

I had a MERCEDES C220 CDI BlueEficiency Avantgarde working really fine, so when I was going to change it, I decide to have a new Mercedes, a C220 BlueTEC Estate. Command system was better than new one, but it doesn't matter. The shade for the porter is so week that jump when I get a pothole, but no so important either... The real important defect is the heat, that I cannot believe is designed by Mercedes as it is. I spend around 10 minutes in the morning to get cold air, so I cannot drive because the mist and the frost. Besides that, I have to be cold during half of my way to work.
I contacted with your customer care in Spain, Amsterdam and Germany but they say that this is how it works and there is nothing they can do.
I cannot believe it is as it is, and that Mercedes is leaving it as that.
Is there anybody having same experiences or anybody has any good advice, please?
Thank you
It sounds like the climate control electronics are not working correctly.

To be clear, almost all modern vehicle use the AC compressor to remove moisture while running the defrost cycle. The system should still be feeding warm air from the heater core while the AC compressor acts as a dehumidifier. The car should emit warm air from the vents as soon as the engine temp reaches normal operating temp. This should take no more than 2-5 minutes even on the coldest days.

Take the car back to the dealer and demand they fix it.


In the meantime, if you need help defrosting your windows just invite Maritime along for a ride. He has plenty of hot air and is always willing to share it with whomever will listen.
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Hey, J, you are funny for a clown! Of course, O, ree gun is just full of clowns.
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Originally Posted by Mr. J
It sounds like the climate control electronics are not working correctly.

To be clear, almost all modern vehicle use the AC compressor to remove moisture while running the defrost cycle. The system should still be feeding warm air from the heater core while the AC compressor acts as a dehumidifier. The car should emit warm air from the vents as soon as the engine temp reaches normal operating temp. This should take no more than 2-5 minutes even on the coldest days.

Take the car back to the dealer and demand they fix it.


In the meantime, if you need help defrosting your windows just invite Maritime along for a ride. He has plenty of hot air and is always willing to share it with whomever will listen.

Thanks a lot for your answer J !
Yes, I agree that my new car should work better, but it doesn't and Mercedes dealer doesn't care. This is the second mercedes i have, and before i had Peugeot 407, Ford SMax, Mondeo,
.. and warm air always comming very fast, so I cannot believe what is happening is not a Bug !
I will insist dealer, but I was asking for advice if they insist it is standard behavior.
Hopefully I won't have to invite Maritime until fix. I would not resist listening not funny jokes...
thanks
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Originally Posted by Mikey53
"The shade for the porter is so week that jump when I get a pothole"

What does this even mean?
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Originally Posted by fmartinges
Thanks a lot for your answer J !
Yes, I agree that my new car should work better, but it doesn't and Mercedes dealer doesn't care. This is the second mercedes i have, and before i had Peugeot 407, Ford SMax, Mondeo,
.. and warm air always comming very fast, so I cannot believe what is happening is not a Bug !
I will insist dealer, but I was asking for advice if they insist it is standard behavior.
Hopefully I won't have to invite Maritime until fix. I would not resist listening not funny jokes...
thanks
Bring the car in and be prepared to wait. They need to see it happen from a cold start. Be persistent, and don't take no for an answer. Tell them if they don't make you happy your next car will be an Audi
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Hey, J, you are funny for a clown! Of course, O, ree gun is just full of clowns.
At least you know how to pronounce it correctly. There may be hope for you yet
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Mr. J

I like your considered response to "fmartinges".
Always nice to see people take the high road and offer help.

Good on you!
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Are 2015 Mercedes using hot coolant to heat like the older ones? If yes, there many be a auxiliary heater motor and electrical water heater valve that can malfunction like the older Benz. If you have a large bubble in the coolant system, it will also give the same lack of heating and cavitation that will slowly pit and eat holes in the hoses and metal coolant parts. Since it under warranty, it's the dealer's problem! My 84 300td and 300d took a long time to warm up. My 2009 e320 bluetec heats up fast.
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Here's a description of the coolant/heating system for the Bluetec
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Bring the car in and be prepared to wait. They need to see it happen from a cold start. Be persistent, and don't take no for an answer. Tell them if they don't make you happy your next car will be an Audi
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