C63 issues?
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From: OH
2004 TL; 2004 S2000; 2009 C63; 2009 ML350
I think I may have a problem with the steering wheel front strut bushings. When I pull out of the garage in reverse and turn the wheel to the left to complete the exit from the garage, I get a load "pop" from the wheel area. At first I thought it was was the tires on the garage floor, but reading through the w204 section it appears there may be a problem with the bushings on the w204 cars. Do we share this part with the rest of the w204s? They list the SB as 33.15/20B but I can not find a copy of that anywhere.
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From: UK
C63 AMG
Love my 09, but...
I had a few electrical problems in the first 1,000 miles. First it was a headlamp error display; then they thought it was a light sensor (behind the rearview mirror). They finally replaced a faulty fuse box.
I now have 3,800 miles on it and recently got a service message that the cruise control is inoperable. However, after restarting - msg gone. Cruise works fine.
Today, I saw: Check engine oil at next fuel fill up. (Oil level fine)
Additionally, I smell exhaust when the sunroof is opened.
Does anyone experience these issues?
Ron
I had a few electrical problems in the first 1,000 miles. First it was a headlamp error display; then they thought it was a light sensor (behind the rearview mirror). They finally replaced a faulty fuse box.
I now have 3,800 miles on it and recently got a service message that the cruise control is inoperable. However, after restarting - msg gone. Cruise works fine.
Today, I saw: Check engine oil at next fuel fill up. (Oil level fine)
Additionally, I smell exhaust when the sunroof is opened.
Does anyone experience these issues?
Ron
Have had the Cruise Control not operative messages a few times but as others have said the messsage goes away and is not there the next time i start up
Re Oil i have had to top up once so far about 3500 miles it had used approx 1 litre of oil
Other than that fingers crossed
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From: DFW
09 C63 steel grey
Engine Malfunction Light just came on at about 2700 miles and all of the sudden the engine is running really rough and there is zero acceleration. Taking it in in 2 hours to see what's up. Was working perfectly fine last night. I'll update when I find out more. Sucks that I'll probably get a c300 for loaner 
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From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
'12 CTS-V
Have had the Cruise Control not operative messages a few times but as others have said the messsage goes away and is not there the next time i start up
Re Oil i have had to top up once so far about 3500 miles it had used approx 1 litre of oil
Other than that fingers crossed
Re Oil i have had to top up once so far about 3500 miles it had used approx 1 litre of oil
Other than that fingers crossed
Not that I ever use CC, but I was still like WTF??Also, changed my oil a few weeks ago after getting the Check Engine Oil Level msg twice.
Haven't gotten it again, so I too am keeping my fingers crossed...
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From: Surf City, USA
What I like!
My 2008 has so far been reliable and everything I expected. 
I had a Check Engine light at just 60 miles, brand new -- bad cam position sensor, easy fix at the dealer, got an E350 loaner.
The car has been flawless since then. I had the dealer change the oil at about 1500 miles, and again last week at 6900 miles. I had checked the oil and it was reading toward the low end of the range after 5500 miles on that oil. (note: I have to pull and wipe the dipstick 3 times to get an accurate reading, and it seems to only read on one side of the dipstick, not a problem, just an observation)
I let my cousins who have an E46 M3 drive my C63 last weekend and they were blown away by the sound and the torque. Trying to convert another bimmerhead to AMG!
I had a Check Engine light at just 60 miles, brand new -- bad cam position sensor, easy fix at the dealer, got an E350 loaner.
The car has been flawless since then. I had the dealer change the oil at about 1500 miles, and again last week at 6900 miles. I had checked the oil and it was reading toward the low end of the range after 5500 miles on that oil. (note: I have to pull and wipe the dipstick 3 times to get an accurate reading, and it seems to only read on one side of the dipstick, not a problem, just an observation)
I let my cousins who have an E46 M3 drive my C63 last weekend and they were blown away by the sound and the torque. Trying to convert another bimmerhead to AMG!
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From: DFW
09 C63 steel grey
Got the car back today - car was at dealer less than 24 hours. They said the same thing - bad cam sensor. Everything's running fine now. I did get a C300 loaner though.
Also, switching from C63 down to C300 - it was almost undrivable. Could barely tell if the engine had turned on at startup.
Also, switching from C63 down to C300 - it was almost undrivable. Could barely tell if the engine had turned on at startup.
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From: Scottsdale, AZ & Bend, OR
2009 C63 AMG
- I had the CEL, cam sensor issue, at about 2,000 miles, but they fixed it in 2 hours.
APE: I have that same "front pop" noise occasionally when I first pull the car out the garage, but hadn't thought much of it...
APE: I have that same "front pop" noise occasionally when I first pull the car out the garage, but hadn't thought much of it...
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From: OH
2004 TL; 2004 S2000; 2009 C63; 2009 ML350
I was planning on asking my dealer next time I am there about the "pop". I don't know much about these type of issues, if it truly is a problem is it one that needs to be addressed quickly, or something that can wait until next time the car is in service?
