C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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coolant leak again

This car always breaks
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Ok...

What are your symptons?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Ok...

What are your symptons?
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I had my fair share of issues but once attended thru correctly then tend to never come back to haunt me.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Sorry to hear that kindafast. Is it leaking a lot? Where is it leaking from?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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what problem are you having? Might be able to help....
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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It's at the dealer right now, they should get back to me about it tommorow.

It just started leaking all of a sudden about 4 weeks ago... Had two low-coolant warning in that period. I didn't notice and leaks on the ground or anything, and the reservoir seems fine. I bought a used IC core (about 7 months ago)so that might be the problem, plus I've been having a boost leak since July that nobody can diagnose lol.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by kindafast
It's at the dealer right now, they should get back to me about it tommorow.

It just started leaking all of a sudden about 4 weeks ago... Had two low-coolant warning in that period. I didn't notice and leaks on the ground or anything, and the reservoir seems fine. I bought a used IC core (about 7 months ago)so that might be the problem, plus I've been having a boost leak since July that nobody can diagnose lol.
Just out of curiosity, how can you identify boost leak on your car? What are the symptoms? Does the car lose power on partial throttle? Sorry for the questions, but I am trying to figure out why my car loses power on partial throttle in D with S mode, and does not downkick unless you floor it. It feels fast when I use the stick, but on D is sluggish and unresponsive. Hope you get everything resolved. Keep us updated.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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No coolant leak was found, the CEL was a throttle actuator that costs $1400 to replace and the boost leak could be caused by bad gaskets.

alkrstev, I don't think we have the same problem, but I read your thread on it and I remember you telling me that you had problems with this before... I can only wish you luck, my friend. I know from first hand experience how frustrating it is when you know for 100% that your car has a problem and nobody is able to correctly diagnose it.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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[QUOTE=kindafast;3388017]No coolant leak was found, the CEL was a throttle actuator that costs $1400 to replace and the boost leak could be caused by bad gaskets.

$1400, I cant believe how expensive one part is to replace. Our cars are worth around $12-$14k at the moment and parts and labor are still that expensive. You are right, we definitely do not have the same problem. Yours is a lot worse buddy. All I can say is good luck to you as well, and I know that it is extremely frustrating knowing your car has a problem after so much money THROWN AWAY in repairs. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos at the kills section, and hopefully, your car will be in top notch shape by then.
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