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-Now i have noticed a clicking sound in the left front of the car, i do not know where it is coming from directly, but i will go get it checked out. It doesnt increase with rising revs of the engine, and it appears when the car is both warmed up and cold.
It has got me pretty scared as my car has recently ran out of warranty. We will see what is what very soon.
Thats a common and normal sound.. (search the prior threads and verify its the same as yours)
Yep,
I have been at the dealer for them to check it out, and they said it is a common sound with this engine. Because of pumps and hardware installed in that part of the car.
I have also asked a friend with a GLC63S to record me a video from the left front corner of his car and it makes literally the same sound.
I doubt two new cars would be broken in the same way at the same time.
With that said, my concerns are mostly gone. When i will see another 63s i will listen to it to ensure it makes the same sound aswell.
Funnily enough, a friend of mine with a c63s experienced some acceleration issues and then his car left him stranded.
His car ran out of warranty like a half a year ago. It has around 100 000km on the clock and after diagnosis it was discovered that the 6th piston in the engine has lost all compression. Which means the engine is probably dead. It was completely stock.
We will see what is up after further teardown of the engine. Either way, i wanted to share this, as it is one of the first failures of this engine that i heard of.
Funnily enough, a friend of mine with a c63s experienced some acceleration issues and then his car left him stranded.
His car ran out of warranty like a half a year ago. It has around 100 000km on the clock and after diagnosis it was discovered that the 6th piston in the engine has lost all compression. Which means the engine is probably dead. It was completely stock.
We will see what is up after further teardown of the engine. Either way, i wanted to share this, as it is one of the first failures of this engine that i heard of.
Thats interesting 🤔 I wonder what went wrong since the m177 is pretty much bullet proof. Keep us updated
I'm only about 350 miles into breaking in my 2020 C63s Cabrio, but the only issue I've experienced thus far is the 'jerkiness' of the auto transmission in low gears. In fact, as I drove home from the dealership, I briefly thought the transmission was either broken, or I had made a huge mistake in buying the car. It shifted like my Jeep Cherokee, which is to say, annoyingly.
It seems to have gotten a bit better, but it can still occasionally be downright lurchy starting from standstill, reminiscent of a new driver who doesn't know how to use a clutch. It's annoying -- even embarrassing -- when it happens. Can anyone confirm that this goes away over time?
I put car seat covers, decent ones with a Merc logo, it's saved my seats from the kids!
I'd love to hear more about those seat covers. I had bought a back seat protector, so my dogs can ride in my new cabriolet, but was dismayed to find that the headrests in back are completely non-adjustable(!?), meaning that I can't attach the straps to the metal brackets under the headrests (as I've done in every other car I've owned). So I'm desperate to find some kind of workaround.
My dogs will lose their minds when they ride in a convertible for the first time.
2 problems this last few weeks, my adaptive high beam plus mega lights decided to randomly give the car in front full beam, only it was a police riot van, quickly turned it off!
Hit race mode on a dual carriage way, decided to knock it down in gears at the roundabout and it went in neutral! I don't use it much like this so was a bit of a surprise. Are there false neutrals in the box!
Been quite enjoying working out the lights in the fog though, you can actively see it working.
2019 MB C63s Coupe, 2004 Audi S4, 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, building Cobra Daytona Coupe now
I've been having two issues with the infotainment system on my 2019:
1. Sometimes the horizontal yellow volume indicator simply doesn't show up, and there is no way to put any volume on the system at all - applies to CarPlay, regular radio, phone, etc.
2. CarPlay is buggy, and sometimes hangs, doesn't launch right, etc. Seems to work better if the car is started THEN the iPhone is plugged in via USB
Has anyone else had these issues? I'm hoping there is a software update....
I've been having two issues with the infotainment system on my 2019:
1. Sometimes the horizontal yellow volume indicator simply doesn't show up, and there is no way to put any volume on the system at all - applies to CarPlay, regular radio, phone, etc.
2. CarPlay is buggy, and sometimes hangs, doesn't launch right, etc. Seems to work better if the car is started THEN the iPhone is plugged in via USB
Has anyone else had these issues? I'm hoping there is a software update....
My wife’s iPhone12 as well as mine will drop the connection. It will try to reboot, but I wind up doing a complete power reboot. It’s unstable. I was told by a MB SA their s/w is always behind Apple so there’s always hiccups. I call BS!
I've been having two issues with the infotainment system on my 2019:
1. Sometimes the horizontal yellow volume indicator simply doesn't show up, and there is no way to put any volume on the system at all - applies to CarPlay, regular radio, phone, etc.
2. CarPlay is buggy, and sometimes hangs, doesn't launch right, etc. Seems to work better if the car is started THEN the iPhone is plugged in via USB
Has anyone else had these issues? I'm hoping there is a software update....
Only problem I have found is Waze doesn't show the map sometimes, so I have to unplug and plug it back in. When using waze a roundabout always comes up as a sharp left turn on HUD no matter what. Sometimes find it difficult to get a signal on my phone for Waze on cloudy days, due to where the phone is stored. No allowance for the USB wire when attaching it to the car in the cubby.
Does anybody know where to get a tire pressure information sticker for the gas tank area? Mine has somehow disintegrated. I went to MB to ask for a new one and they sad that it is no longer being made so they can not help me. I also had a hard time finding it on the internet, i tried ordering without success. I only got cancelled orders saying this part is no longer availible.
And to sum up my firends broken c63s engine, it has been an issue with the heads or so he has been told. They were taken off the engine, it recieved new gaskets and appearently it was happy and driving again. There wasnt more info provided by the dealer.
And about this, it has been an issue with the heads or so he has been told. They were taken off the engine, it recieved new gaskets and appearently it was happy and driving again. There wasnt more info provided by the dealer.
Just a recommendation.... use the QUOTE option, when posting, as its very difficult for people to understand what your talking about, if there is NO context in the actual message :-)
Yes, pads sticking after a wash is common on all cars I've had.
While pads sticking after washing does happen with my other cars, it is much more pronounced with my Merc and the first drive off after washing, when it has been standing overnight, results in a huge clunk and lurch as the pads release!
For this reason, I tend to park the car with the auto handbrake OFF after washing. It is parked in my home garage, which is perfectly level, so no chance of it rolling and even if there was, I guess the Park gear would prevent this.
I have a 2019 C63S AMG (W205 Facelift model) that is now 3.5 years old (6 months out of warranty) and has done 16,000 miles. In terms of mechanical issues, over Christmas the car broke down with a coolant leak, which has just cost me £300+ to repair at an independent garage, who I trust, as the main dealers wanted £80+VAT just to tell me it was a coolant leak, then the cost of parts and labour to fix it!
The leak was caused by one of the lower hoses on the drivers side rubbing against the engine block. Mercedes have revised the part in an attempt to stop the hose failing, so they obviously know about the issue, but haven't been proactive in recalling vehicles, probably because it isn't safety related. So, be warned, this could happen to your C63S!
Here's my list of issues:
1. Coolant hose poorly designed and will eventually fail.
2. Random warning "Intelligent Light System inoperative", which usually clears the next time I use the car.
3. Starter battery critical warnings. This happens from time to time when the car is stored in my garage (it isn't driven every day), but always happens when I clean the interior of the car, requiring the doors to be open and interior lights on for 20 minutes or so. Never had such poor battery usage on any other car!
4. VERY squeaky brakes. Tried everything to resolve, even the main dealers (under warranty), but to no avail.
5. Windscreen wipers seem to be very flimsy compared to other cars I've owned.
5. Wind noise from door windows when travelling at higher speeds.
6. Occasional rattle from the dashboard, which I've been unable to locate or even determine why/when it happens.
7. Like others, I see debris collecting inside the front bumper but can usually get it out with a vacuum and a little effort, so not too much of a problem.
I have a 2019 C63S AMG (W205 Facelift model) that is now 3.5 years old (6 months out of warranty) and has done 16,000 miles. In terms of mechanical issues, over Christmas the car broke down with a coolant leak, which has just cost me £300+ to repair at an independent garage, who I trust, as the main dealers wanted £80+VAT just to tell me it was a coolant leak, then the cost of parts and labour to fix it!
The leak was caused by one of the lower hoses on the drivers side rubbing against the engine block. Mercedes have revised the part in an attempt to stop the hose failing, so they obviously know about the issue, but haven't been proactive in recalling vehicles, probably because it isn't safety related. So, be warned, this could happen to your C63S!
Here's my list of issues:
1. Coolant hose poorly designed and will eventually fail.
2. Random warning "Intelligent Light System inoperative", which usually clears the next time I use the car.
3. Starter battery critical warnings. This happens from time to time when the car is stored in my garage (it isn't driven every day), but always happens when I clean the interior of the car, requiring the doors to be open and interior lights on for 20 minutes or so. Never had such poor battery usage on any other car!
4. VERY squeaky brakes. Tried everything to resolve, even the main dealers (under warranty), but to no avail.
5. Windscreen wipers seem to be very flimsy compared to other cars I've owned.
5. Wind noise from door windows when travelling at higher speeds.
6. Occasional rattle from the dashboard, which I've been unable to locate or even determine why/when it happens.
7. Like others, I see debris collecting inside the front bumper but can usually get it out with a vacuum and a little effort, so not too much of a problem.
Could you show us a picture as to where it rubs? You say the hose rubs on the driver's side engine. But you're in the UK, so it's on the right side of the car.
I have a 2019 C63S AMG (W205 Facelift model) that is now 3.5 years old (6 months out of warranty) and has done 16,000 miles. In terms of mechanical issues, over Christmas the car broke down with a coolant leak, which has just cost me £300+ to repair at an independent garage, who I trust, as the main dealers wanted £80+VAT just to tell me it was a coolant leak, then the cost of parts and labour to fix it!
The leak was caused by one of the lower hoses on the drivers side rubbing against the engine block. Mercedes have revised the part in an attempt to stop the hose failing, so they obviously know about the issue, but haven't been proactive in recalling vehicles, probably because it isn't safety related. So, be warned, this could happen to your C63S!
Here's my list of issues:
1. Coolant hose poorly designed and will eventually fail.
2. Random warning "Intelligent Light System inoperative", which usually clears the next time I use the car.
3. Starter battery critical warnings. This happens from time to time when the car is stored in my garage (it isn't driven every day), but always happens when I clean the interior of the car, requiring the doors to be open and interior lights on for 20 minutes or so. Never had such poor battery usage on any other car!
4. VERY squeaky brakes. Tried everything to resolve, even the main dealers (under warranty), but to no avail.
5. Windscreen wipers seem to be very flimsy compared to other cars I've owned.
5. Wind noise from door windows when travelling at higher speeds.
6. Occasional rattle from the dashboard, which I've been unable to locate or even determine why/when it happens.
7. Like others, I see debris collecting inside the front bumper but can usually get it out with a vacuum and a little effort, so not too much of a problem.
I have 2019 C63s coupe purchased new April 2019 so I have few more month under warranty. Milage 22,840.
As for your #3, last month my on board Dash displayed Check Battery see owner manual. Until then my iphone would most times would show Battery partical charge. So l I drove it to MB Dealership and it was determined the battery was not ok. So to my surprise they replaced the battery under warranty even though it has over 22, 000 miles and over 3 1/2 years old. The job took about 2 1/2 hours.
. As per # 6, Yesterday I got my car back for a passenger side rattle. They applied Krytox Lub
e to the interior and exterior roof seals, allowed lubricant to settle in place and test drive with foreman corrected this rattle. I drove home yesterday and the rattle was gone for now.
1.) squeaks and rattles from dash, overhead console, and rear headliner area.
2.) rear shocks replaced at 14k miles for leaking.
3.) Electronic Thermostat replaced under warranty @ 18k miles
4.)Active brake assist inoperative message at 20k software update performed under warranty.
5.) brake squeaking @ low speeds
Could you show us a picture as to where it rubs? You say the hose rubs on the driver's side engine. But you're in the UK, so it's on the right side of the car.
Hi, I don't have any photos of the hose in place. The mechanic who found the issue and replaced the hose explained to me that the hose was located lower down on the drivers side of the car. Yes, I'm in the UK, so when stood at the front looking at the car, the driver is on the left and given the mechanics description, I assume the hose was also on the left of the engine, again, while looking at the engine with the bonnet (hood) open and facing the car.
When I first noticed the coolant leak, using a torch to attempt to find the issue, I did notice there was more coolant pooling at the left (looking at the car from the front - drivers side) on top of the plastic cover under the car, when looking down through the engine bay, so it fits in with what I could see.
While the affected hose has been re-designed by Mercedes to include a protective sleeve, or a sleeve that stops the hose loosing its shape (I'm not sure of exactly the intention), I don't see any posts from C63S W205 owners reporting this issue (apart from me)! Maybe I was just unlucky, but even so, I'm still pretty annoyed by it!
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I have 2019 C63s coupe purchased new April 2019 so I have few more month under warranty. Milage 22,840.
As for your #3, last month my on board Dash displayed Check Battery see owner manual. Until then my iphone would most times would show Battery partical charge. So l I drove it to MB Dealership and it was determined the battery was not ok. So to my surprise they replaced the battery under warranty even though it has over 22, 000 miles and over 3 1/2 years old. The job took about 2 1/2 hours.
. As per # 6, Yesterday I got my car back for a passenger side rattle. They applied Krytox Lube to the interior and exterior roof seals, allowed lubricant to settle in place and test drive with foreman corrected this rattle. I drove home yesterday and the rattle was gone for now.
Thanks for the info, are you based in the UK, if so, which area? I live in West Yorkshire and the two nearest Mercedes dealers want £80+VAT to troubleshoot ANY issues, before they start to charge for parts on labour to fix anything. So, I'm not sure they would be so helpful in fixing issues for free as my experience, now that my car is out of warranty, appears to be to maximise their charges!
Prior to my 2019 C63S W205 I owned a Jaguar XKR and never had such issues from the Jaguar dealers, even after the warranty expired. They only ever charged me for the work that needed to be done. It's possible this was because I bought the car from them, but I'm not impressed at all by the Mercedes dealer network near to me and can't bring myself to trust them, when the first thing they ask for when booking the car in, is for a £80+VAT payment to perform "troubleshooting"!
⏱️ 700HP Facelift converted C63 S Coupe with Drexler 3.06 plated LSD
Originally Posted by milleniumaire
I have a 2019 C63S AMG (W205 Facelift model) that is now 3.5 years old (6 months out of warranty) and has done 16,000 miles. In terms of mechanical issues, over Christmas the car broke down with a coolant leak, which has just cost me £300+ to repair at an independent garage, who I trust, as the main dealers wanted £80+VAT just to tell me it was a coolant leak, then the cost of parts and labour to fix it!
The leak was caused by one of the lower hoses on the drivers side rubbing against the engine block. Mercedes have revised the part in an attempt to stop the hose failing, so they obviously know about the issue, but haven't been proactive in recalling vehicles, probably because it isn't safety related. So, be warned, this could happen to your C63S!
Thanks for posting your experience and the heads up. Did you ever have a coolant smell when this leak was going on?
Thanks for posting your experience and the heads up. Did you ever have a coolant smell when this leak was going on?
I didn't notice a coolant small when the leak first occurred while driving on the motorway, I got a low coolant warning.
there was a slight smell the following day when I opened the bonnet (hood) to top it up and could see coolant on the floor under the car.
⏱️ 700HP Facelift converted C63 S Coupe with Drexler 3.06 plated LSD
Originally Posted by milleniumaire
I didn't notice a coolant small when the leak first occurred while driving on the motorway, I got a low coolant warning.
there was a slight smell the following day when I opened the bonnet (hood) to top it up and could see coolant on the floor under the car.
Yeah I get ya that makes sense thanks for replying man. I actually didn't know about this issue and this is very good info for everyone especially for those with older cars like me 👍
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