Car won't go after waiting for redlight?
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There was an absolute master mechanic that initially worked on the trans issues. He has since been poached by a new electric car company.
The current tech seems able to get the trans info off the car. They are working on it with support in Germany. Keep you posted.
The dealer has been pretty good actually. It is not the same one as where I purchased. They were useless.
In the end, Merc corp makes all the decisions and tells the dealership what to do. We'll see.
The current tech seems able to get the trans info off the car. They are working on it with support in Germany. Keep you posted.
The dealer has been pretty good actually. It is not the same one as where I purchased. They were useless.
In the end, Merc corp makes all the decisions and tells the dealership what to do. We'll see.
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I thought this would happen to me but it never did.. some times it would not start right away but it does even if it is 2 seconds.
Because I have never heard of this, I hope MB can help you.
Because I have never heard of this, I hope MB can help you.
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There was an absolute master mechanic that initially worked on the trans issues. He has since been poached by a new electric car company.
The current tech seems able to get the trans info off the car. They are working on it with support in Germany. Keep you posted.
The dealer has been pretty good actually. It is not the same one as where I purchased. They were useless.
In the end, Merc corp makes all the decisions and tells the dealership what to do. We'll see.
The current tech seems able to get the trans info off the car. They are working on it with support in Germany. Keep you posted.
The dealer has been pretty good actually. It is not the same one as where I purchased. They were useless.
In the end, Merc corp makes all the decisions and tells the dealership what to do. We'll see.
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C43AMG
After repeated visits, video of the situation and them replacing the torque converter (yes, the trans was pulled out), they have finally decided to replace the transmission on my C43.
I think there is an issue out there with these 9 speeds. Seems to be reported here and there in other models.
I think there is an issue out there with these 9 speeds. Seems to be reported here and there in other models.
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After repeated visits, video of the situation and them replacing the torque converter (yes, the trans was pulled out), they have finally decided to replace the transmission on my C43.
I think there is an issue out there with these 9 speeds. Seems to be reported here and there in other models.
I think there is an issue out there with these 9 speeds. Seems to be reported here and there in other models.
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C43AMG
The replacement trans did the same thing. It’s a programming problem, not a mechanical issue best I can figure out. The 43 series are smaller production and there isn’t the desire to invest in a remedy in my humble opinion.
After 3+ years of dealing with it, they bought back the car. I loved the car other than the fact it wouldn’t go randomly!
I would report it to the NHTSA. About all you can do.
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The replacement trans did the same thing. It’s a programming problem, not a mechanical issue best I can figure out. The 43 series are smaller production and there isn’t the desire to invest in a remedy in my humble opinion.
After 3+ years of dealing with it, they bought back the car. I loved the car other than the fact it wouldn’t go randomly!
I would report it to the NHTSA. About all you can do.
After 3+ years of dealing with it, they bought back the car. I loved the car other than the fact it wouldn’t go randomly!
I would report it to the NHTSA. About all you can do.
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The replacement trans did the same thing. It’s a programming problem, not a mechanical issue best I can figure out. The 43 series are smaller production and there isn’t the desire to invest in a remedy in my humble opinion.
After 3+ years of dealing with it, they bought back the car. I loved the car other than the fact it wouldn’t go randomly!
I would report it to the NHTSA. About all you can do.
After 3+ years of dealing with it, they bought back the car. I loved the car other than the fact it wouldn’t go randomly!
I would report it to the NHTSA. About all you can do.
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C43AMG
Went with the BMW m340i. Fantastic car. Definitely a little less harsh of a ride than the C43. Higher quality interior. Miss the C43 steering wheel, a few gauges and the burble exhaust pops in S+ mode.
The C43 trans issue I had was so crazy. They didn’t believe me that it could do what it did. Note when it happens, the gear displayed is blank. Just FYI. You’re in D but blank gear.
In the end I bugged the hell out of Merc corp and dealership. Started a legal path but they just bought it back. Car was resold and is on the road.
The C43 trans issue I had was so crazy. They didn’t believe me that it could do what it did. Note when it happens, the gear displayed is blank. Just FYI. You’re in D but blank gear.
In the end I bugged the hell out of Merc corp and dealership. Started a legal path but they just bought it back. Car was resold and is on the road.
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Went with the BMW m340i. Fantastic car. Definitely a little less harsh of a ride than the C43. Higher quality interior. Miss the C43 steering wheel, a few gauges and the burble exhaust pops in S+ mode.
The C43 trans issue I had was so crazy. They didn’t believe me that it could do what it did. Note when it happens, the gear displayed is blank. Just FYI. You’re in D but blank gear.
In the end I bugged the hell out of Merc corp and dealership. Started a legal path but they just bought it back. Car was resold and is on the road.
The C43 trans issue I had was so crazy. They didn’t believe me that it could do what it did. Note when it happens, the gear displayed is blank. Just FYI. You’re in D but blank gear.
In the end I bugged the hell out of Merc corp and dealership. Started a legal path but they just bought it back. Car was resold and is on the road.
