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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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2008 CL63 AMG 2003 cl55 amg SOLD
my 03 cl55 slows down and feels heavy after 120 mph
when i drive my car sometimes after 90mph and 120 mph the car slows down and sgifts heavier will not go more than 110 0r 120 i used to go over 150 mph with no problems, what could be the problem???? please help i'm freaking out. i have an extended warranty
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by palicl55
when i drive my car sometimes after 90mph and 120 mph the car slows down and sgifts heavier will not go more than 110 0r 120 i used to go over 150 mph with no problems, what could be the problem???? please help i'm freaking out. i have an extended warranty
Why are you freaking out? Since you have " an extended warranty" take it to the dealer they'll fix it asap
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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thanks
the problems is the intercooler pump needs to be replaced
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it is covered by the warranty right?
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Smile yes it's covered
thank you guys, the estimate was $425 the warranty paid for it
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thank you guys, the estimate was $425 the warranty paid for it
what was the problem?
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it was the intercooler pump
the problm was the intercooler bump
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My 2003 CL55's pump failed after warranty, I followed advise from another thread suggesting the Ford Lightning pump was an Identical replacement, which it was and half the price.
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^^^^^ Good 2 know and kinda interesting as well.... thanx... mine hasn't gone out yet, but there's always tomorrow, and these things crap out all the time.
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