Saeedg48

service adviser informed me that there's a recall on all the new V8TT spark plugs.. if your engine is misfiring or shaking at idle go straight to the dealer for the new plugs.
you're welcome in advanced.

Ali_E55

i already did my major service and they changed spark plugs,

i noticed before it used to shake when idle and sometimes ( sneeze ) maybe slight misfring once in a while when idling.

but now it is better.


so are there new type of spark plug ?!

hyperion667

jesus it's always something!!!!!

hyperion667

...and of course my dealer is clueless, LOL

cmusngi

LMAO! There's nothing more annoying than a dealership that's not in the know. I know exactly where you're coming from. A buddy of mine a while back had the infamous gas smell in his E55 and there was a recall for them to fix it. The dealership had no clue and we had to show them what we were taking about by logging on to Mbworld.



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Vic55

How come we dont get this info via the mail??

vdubpower

yeah, whats up with this, and how bad of shaking are we talking about? i dont think ive noticed anything out of the ordinary

Zolivary75

First off, the recall is accurate. However, i called my dealership and ofcourse they had no idea what i was talking about. They researched it and got back to me asap. I was told it is VIN specific. I gave them my VIN number and i am good to go.
I suggest you call the dealership and give them your vin# so you can be sure.

All the best,
Michael

Vic55

Gratitude.

vdubpower

do we have to contact our purchase dealer or any dealer is ok to use, ?

pgordon888

Just left a message with my service guy. I have noticed a little rough idle here and there so I am wondering if this is the cause. Does any have a copy of the TSB in case my service guy gives me the I don't know what you are talking about thing? I have to go in for my LSD fluid change anyhow and would rather not have to make 2 trips.

Saeedg48

any mercedes dealer..

Saeedg48

well you will soon, this is fresh news to merc.

Zolivary75

You can go to any dealer. But dont expect a loaner or pick up service

dbasons55

Did you know that the spark plugs in the V8TT is completely different than any spark plug they are made specifically for those engines, when we had the engine out of my car we swapped them with new ones, my car had 23000 odd KMs and the plugs where done for!!

vdubpower

why wouldnt you get that service?

vdubpower

thats just f ing delightfull that plugs are gone after such a short period

dbasons55

That probably why they have a recall on them, and for sure it will be solved by Mercedes.

Rob@vividracing

I have already changed my plugs, the porcelain portion of my plugs broke loose, 2 cylinders. This happened about 2 month ago but we figured it was just a random event. Maybe now there is more to the story.

Zolivary75

Rob,
stupid question, but how did you know? the dealership called me back and told me that the recall did not hit the system, but they were aware of it. who knows... he was able to tell me it was VIN related but what was happened prior before you had to replace?

nd4spd13

Lol! That's Leith for you...
They have never been much help when asking about parts or services on my AMGs

hyperion667

true true, i have been using the Cary branch, there are some nice people
of course, but it's a dealership.........
ever try cw performance in apex?
I like better wrench too, Max is a nice man; but beware of the wicked witch that also is part owner.........she's a PIECE of work I'll tell you..........

freefall

Thanks Man!!!

Rob@vividracing

Engine obviously had a misfire, rough idle. Check engine light was on. You can feel it inside the cabin. If you have opened the hood at idle, with the plugs broken this was an huge difference. Plug change is easy enough just a headache.

No issue since, just glad the porcelain broke instead of going thru the motor. I would suggest getting these fixed. I threw the plugs away now I wish I kept them.

rleepremier

What was the code from the cel?