Quick question about C32 transmission
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Originally Posted by Trekman
do you guys know what brand is the new radiator for the c32. MIne is out of warranty I might just pick it up and install it
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Originally Posted by Expat
Ok, i checked again in Alldata and I've found it, mine is produced before 09/2003 but has the new radiator so it doesn't apply:
A/T - Harsh Engagement/Buzzing Noises
Date: February 17, 2005
Order No.: P-B-27.55/50a
Supersedes: P-B-27.55/50 dated January 27, 2005
Group: 27
Revision:
Additional Applicable Models, Parts and Warranty Tables Updated
SUBJECT:
Model 203.040/061/064/065/081/084/261/264/281/284/740/747/764
Model 209.365/375/376/465/475
Model 211.065/070/076/083/265/283
Up to Production Date 09/2003
Harsh Engagement Possibly Followed by Droning/Buzzing Noises During Light Acceleration Between Engine Speed of 1200 - 2500 RPM
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of humming/buzzing noises or noticeable harsh engagement during gentle acceleration between engine speed of 1200 - 2500 rpm; this may be caused by incomplete adaptation of the torque converter, the transmission (EGS) ECU software or glycol contamination of the automatic transmission fluid. Follow the below repair procedures to resolve.
Note: The condition is not intermittent and can be reproduced at all times.
Note: The Glycol test must be performed only if:
a. the vehicle was produced before 09/2003,
b. the radiator is manufactured by "Valeo", refer to Figure 1 for identification.
A/T - Harsh Engagement/Buzzing Noises
Date: February 17, 2005
Order No.: P-B-27.55/50a
Supersedes: P-B-27.55/50 dated January 27, 2005
Group: 27
Revision:
Additional Applicable Models, Parts and Warranty Tables Updated
SUBJECT:
Model 203.040/061/064/065/081/084/261/264/281/284/740/747/764
Model 209.365/375/376/465/475
Model 211.065/070/076/083/265/283
Up to Production Date 09/2003
Harsh Engagement Possibly Followed by Droning/Buzzing Noises During Light Acceleration Between Engine Speed of 1200 - 2500 RPM
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of humming/buzzing noises or noticeable harsh engagement during gentle acceleration between engine speed of 1200 - 2500 rpm; this may be caused by incomplete adaptation of the torque converter, the transmission (EGS) ECU software or glycol contamination of the automatic transmission fluid. Follow the below repair procedures to resolve.
Note: The condition is not intermittent and can be reproduced at all times.
Note: The Glycol test must be performed only if:
a. the vehicle was produced before 09/2003,
b. the radiator is manufactured by "Valeo", refer to Figure 1 for identification.
I started having the jerking problem in my car and brought it in. They swapped out the ECU and sent me home. It didn't seem to help so I printed out this post and brought it with my car. They ended up replacing the Radiator and the entire transmission. I've had my car back for 2 days and I love it.
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C32
Got mine back with the transmission replaced. This seems to have solved what was a long-standing power issue as well. I used to get what I thought was power cutting off at high rpm under full throttle in 1st. It now finally spins the tires between 1st and 2nd like it did when it was newer. I am surprised that the dealer does not recall all of the cars made with this transmission as it seems I was having off-shoot problems for over a year and a half, complaining and getting the run around. This seems to have been the problem.
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I believe I have the Temic radiator. I have an 02. Mine was probably replaced as the previous owner seemed to be busy at the dealer.
Has anyone had this problem with the new one? I had/have a version? of this issue.. the dealer said I had a leaking seal which they replaced and refilled the tranny. I don't know if I believe its gone.. seems better, but when driving slow in traffic it still seems a little jumpy.. normal driving I don't seem to have a problem.. maybe I'm paranoid and not used to driving an automatic.
Has anyone had this problem with the new one? I had/have a version? of this issue.. the dealer said I had a leaking seal which they replaced and refilled the tranny. I don't know if I believe its gone.. seems better, but when driving slow in traffic it still seems a little jumpy.. normal driving I don't seem to have a problem.. maybe I'm paranoid and not used to driving an automatic.
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OK..so here I am, a BMW guy at heart, in the process of hunting for a C32, my first Mercedes by the way, and I stumble accross this thread! How do take precautions against buying a car with the potential problem, when I live hundreds of miles away and can not go look at the car myself??? Most of the cars that I'm looking at are '02s with less than 32,xxx miles on them and there a couple of '03s with less mileage than that. Some are out of warranty, but if I were to buy one of them, I would make sure to purcahse an aftermarket warranty that would cover this.
My plan was to have the car checked out by a dealer or independant shop, but is there anyway for them to tell without running a bunch of tests? Is it normal to taek a VIN # to a local dealer and have them run a service report on the car, which would show if this has been addressed or not??
Give me a little peace of mind so I don't run off and just buy another BMW! Thanks!
My plan was to have the car checked out by a dealer or independant shop, but is there anyway for them to tell without running a bunch of tests? Is it normal to taek a VIN # to a local dealer and have them run a service report on the car, which would show if this has been addressed or not??
Give me a little peace of mind so I don't run off and just buy another BMW! Thanks!
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amgmark,
After I had my transmission completely replaced due to the glycol issue it is a completely different car. I had the same issues with my car since purchase at 26K, every time I would get into traffic the tranny was jumpy and jerky. I have had the new tranny about 2k and it shifts much smoother and I have not seen the jerky behavior in traffic anymore.
After I had my transmission completely replaced due to the glycol issue it is a completely different car. I had the same issues with my car since purchase at 26K, every time I would get into traffic the tranny was jumpy and jerky. I have had the new tranny about 2k and it shifts much smoother and I have not seen the jerky behavior in traffic anymore.
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C32
SteveL1,
I believe this is only a problem with the 02, and they have it narrowed to a production range and VIN#'s too. If you are looking at an 02 make sure it has either remaining factory warranty, or an extended warranty. The work done on mine to replace the transmission due to the faulty radiator would have cost me $7K if I didn't have the starmark warranty. Even then the dealer game me the runaround until I went to see the GM of the dealership, and called the regional service rep of MB corporate.
I love the car, but I am a little uneasy about it's reliability.
Chad
I believe this is only a problem with the 02, and they have it narrowed to a production range and VIN#'s too. If you are looking at an 02 make sure it has either remaining factory warranty, or an extended warranty. The work done on mine to replace the transmission due to the faulty radiator would have cost me $7K if I didn't have the starmark warranty. Even then the dealer game me the runaround until I went to see the GM of the dealership, and called the regional service rep of MB corporate.
I love the car, but I am a little uneasy about it's reliability.
Chad
