Common problems with the W205 AMG C63
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Common problems with the W205 AMG C63
Wanted to get a thread together on common problems that the car has so new owners are aware. Lets start a list of common problems(Think: What problems do people seem to be making the most threads on? Rattles? Squeaks? Sensor issues?)
I did this for the W204, and received great feedback.
I did this for the W204, and received great feedback.
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hahaha - love it! Completely agree... such an awesome car and loving it more and more the longer I have it. Must say the traction control has saved me once when the back got out just a little more than I was expecting on a damp road 
What a car! That's all I can say. Sorry I know this isn't really a "problem" for this thread...
What a car! That's all I can say. Sorry I know this isn't really a "problem" for this thread...
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Are you noticing this in C? I can't notice that in C at all. Very well mannered, except the delay in going when engine stop start feature is active, which reminds me:
Auto stop start is very slow to engage gear and take off once you take foot off brake.
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Please tell me you don't expect smoothness in S+.
Are you noticing this in C? I can't notice that in C at all. Very well mannered, except the delay in going when engine stop start feature is active, which reminds me:
Auto stop start is very slow to engage gear and take off once you take foot off brake.
Are you noticing this in C? I can't notice that in C at all. Very well mannered, except the delay in going when engine stop start feature is active, which reminds me:
Auto stop start is very slow to engage gear and take off once you take foot off brake.
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Problems I have encountered so far at 10k miles:
1) night package trim pieces loose
2) trim piece on drivers seat loose causing rattle
3) low oil message
4) missing radiator attachment piece caused fan to cut one of the coolant hoses
5) jealous ******* slashed tire
6) two speeding tickets
7) female passengers constantly telling me to slow down
1) night package trim pieces loose
2) trim piece on drivers seat loose causing rattle
3) low oil message
4) missing radiator attachment piece caused fan to cut one of the coolant hoses
5) jealous ******* slashed tire
6) two speeding tickets
7) female passengers constantly telling me to slow down
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Please tell me you don't expect smoothness in S+.
Are you noticing this in C? I can't notice that in C at all. Very well mannered, except the delay in going when engine stop start feature is active, which reminds me:
Auto stop start is very slow to engage gear and take off once you take foot off brake.
Are you noticing this in C? I can't notice that in C at all. Very well mannered, except the delay in going when engine stop start feature is active, which reminds me:
Auto stop start is very slow to engage gear and take off once you take foot off brake.
Slowing down ( 20 -30 kph)for a traffic signal then it changes to green put your foot on the gas and it has no idea which gear to be in ............then a huge thump into gear and off you go
Very poor for an auto
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I have a 2016 January build (U.S.) and have not experienced any of these issues. Guess I should be thanking the automobile Gods every night before I go to sleep! 
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It is much worst in C.............. sport+ tends to hide it some
Slowing down ( 20 -30 kph)for a traffic signal then it changes to green put your foot on the gas and it has no idea which gear to be in ............then a huge thump into gear and off you go
Very poor for an auto
Slowing down ( 20 -30 kph)for a traffic signal then it changes to green put your foot on the gas and it has no idea which gear to be in ............then a huge thump into gear and off you go
Very poor for an auto
Based on your description you may need your transmission relearn the default. I knew how to do this in 204 but not in 205. Research this to see if it needs a dealer visit.
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1. Rattles.
2. Loose parts in the trunk which fell out.
3. Loose seat plastic cover near the seatbelt that fell out.
4. Loose piece on the bumper (Site won't let me post a pic, so here's the link of a pic of it on a different thread. It's post #63 https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-c...-thread-3.html )
2. Loose parts in the trunk which fell out.
3. Loose seat plastic cover near the seatbelt that fell out.
4. Loose piece on the bumper (Site won't let me post a pic, so here's the link of a pic of it on a different thread. It's post #63 https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-c...-thread-3.html )
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I had the exact same issue on mine where in Comfort mode it would have very abrupt downshifts from 3rd to 2nd when slowing in traffic. Up to that point, I'd driven the car 99% of the time in Individual mode with the engine/trans set to Race, rarely ever using Comfort mode. All I did was drive around in Comfort for a couple days, and the abrupt downshifting completely went away.
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I had the exact same issue on mine where in Comfort mode it would have very abrupt downshifts from 3rd to 2nd when slowing in traffic. Up to that point, I'd driven the car 99% of the time in Individual mode with the engine/trans set to Race, rarely ever using Comfort mode. All I did was drive around in Comfort for a couple days, and the abrupt downshifting completely went away.
My procedure for every day driving is 2 button pushes and a switch to "I" mode and than start to hear glorious sound on startup.
My"I" mode is set to S+ for engine and trans/ in Drive and ESP on and sound loud but I set the suspension to C and I love it with those settings unless I have a special mountain road to carve.
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I agree that I don't have many times that I am in the wrong gear at wrong time anymore as it does learn. I can't use Race in everyday driving though as it has too high shift points.
My procedure for every day driving is 2 button pushes and a switch to "I" mode and than start to hear glorious sound on startup.
My"I" mode is set to S+ for engine and trans/ in Drive and ESP on and sound loud but I set the suspension to C and I love it with those settings unless I have a special mountain road to carve.
My procedure for every day driving is 2 button pushes and a switch to "I" mode and than start to hear glorious sound on startup.
My"I" mode is set to S+ for engine and trans/ in Drive and ESP on and sound loud but I set the suspension to C and I love it with those settings unless I have a special mountain road to carve.
