Just Bought 2004 Black on Black C32 with 22 K miles
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Just Bought 2004 Black on Black C32 with 22 K miles
Hi, coming in here from Chicago IL. Just got a 2004 C32 with 22 K original miles from a real nice private party, Clean carFax and Insurance claim history. \\
Anyway, has 1 month left on warranty and was wondering if there's any issues I should have checked before warranty expires. I hear trans issues (radiator water in it??) and bearings on supercharger?? Any other major issues I should address or perhaps TSBs to look at?? Please advise asap as I am running out of time here with about less than 30 days left
This is my second AMG and 2001 ML55 has been flawless and Never ever in the shop for anything other than oil changes??
Glenn
Chicago IL
Anyway, has 1 month left on warranty and was wondering if there's any issues I should have checked before warranty expires. I hear trans issues (radiator water in it??) and bearings on supercharger?? Any other major issues I should address or perhaps TSBs to look at?? Please advise asap as I am running out of time here with about less than 30 days left
This is my second AMG and 2001 ML55 has been flawless and Never ever in the shop for anything other than oil changes??
Glenn
Chicago IL
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take it in and tell them you feel a loss of power, tranny is jerking...
also check the heated seats...the bottom cushions should heat up. if not, they will replace with brand new cushions. they did mine last week, my warranty is up in mid-April
also check the heated seats...the bottom cushions should heat up. if not, they will replace with brand new cushions. they did mine last week, my warranty is up in mid-April
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congrats on the car.
few things to check for precausion.
1. intercooler pump (power cuts out)
2. glycol contamination in transmission (jerky shifting)
3. memory seat modules or dome lights (drains battery over night if broken)
4. sway bar bushings/suspension bushings (go in the tell them you hear squeaks from the suspension)
that should take care of most of the stuff for you.
few things to check for precausion.
1. intercooler pump (power cuts out)
2. glycol contamination in transmission (jerky shifting)
3. memory seat modules or dome lights (drains battery over night if broken)
4. sway bar bushings/suspension bushings (go in the tell them you hear squeaks from the suspension)
that should take care of most of the stuff for you.
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Congrats on the car! We should meet up soon in a meet or maybe you can be a spactator at the drag private session on Sat the 12th of April...
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Thanks for advice on Warranty Issues
Would love to, but son is taking ACT that day and I have to drive him (rapidly
I might add ) Keep up with me on other dates for that.Thanks to all for the advice, I am hearing primarily water in the trans from the radiator, seat, electrical (lights) and bushings. Thanks again guys, you are great!!
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Thanks Frank (Now what do I tell them??)
congrats on the car.
few things to check for precausion.
1. intercooler pump (power cuts out)
2. glycol contamination in transmission (jerky shifting)
3. memory seat modules or dome lights (drains battery over night if broken)
4. sway bar bushings/suspension bushings (go in the tell them you hear squeaks from the suspension)
that should take care of most of the stuff for you.
few things to check for precausion.
1. intercooler pump (power cuts out)
2. glycol contamination in transmission (jerky shifting)
3. memory seat modules or dome lights (drains battery over night if broken)
4. sway bar bushings/suspension bushings (go in the tell them you hear squeaks from the suspension)
that should take care of most of the stuff for you.
Thanks again for all your help.
Glenn
2004 C32
2001 ML55
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Power cutting out - Drive hard for a few days and see if power gives out. For me it was after driving for 20 min and over 80 MPH. Car would suddenly feel like a Civic. If it's cutting out - tell them about it and tell them you suspect it's the IC pump (that you have a few friends with AMG's and they had the same problem and that was the culprit). If the car is fine, don't worry about it. It is a $100 repair - may $150 with labor if you need an independent mechanic.
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OK, I discovered that the warranty runs out 04/30/2008, which leaves me less than 3 weeks to go. What exactly do I tell them (words??) to get these covered and issues resolved. Car only has 22 K miles right now and seems to run fine. As to all these above, are there TSBs for these or are they well known issues of the C32? I have read on more than one forum that the trans problem (with glycol) in it is prevalent? Any owners here have that issue??
Thanks again for all your help.
Glenn
2004 C32
2001 ML55
Thanks again for all your help.
Glenn
2004 C32
2001 ML55
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