A220 USA Problems
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E350, E300D
A220 USA Problems
Purchased a A220 (USA California) two weeks ago from Dealer #1. After 2 days, the car wouldn't start and had to be towed to Dealer #2 who claimed the PDI inspection was not performed properly by Dealer #1. After about a week in the shop, the car was taken on a road trip today. For the second time the car wouldn't start and is being towed again to Dealer #2. Is anyone having similar problems with the USA A220?
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The car has keyless go. When you push the start button, dash board lights come on but the car doesn't start. No clicking sounds - nothing. One of the suggestions the dealer had when I called during the no-start condition was to place the key fob in the right-side cup holder that has a set of keys imprinted at the base of the cup holder - but that didn't work.
Have there been issues with the electronic "gear shift selector module" (or whatever it is called) on the 7 speed transmissions with the column mounted gear shift on any of the Mercedes lines which might explain a no-start condition? When the car failed to start, the white box that usually appears around the P R N D on the LCD dashboard instrument panel disappears. You can't tell what gear is selected. I tried pushing the car and it it didn't roll so I assume I was in PARK.
There were error messages on the LCD instrument panel saying to close the door - the transmission is not in park - put the car in park to start. But moving the column shifter did nothing.
Apparently a bunch of codes were tripped when the car was towed to the dealer, but I don't think the dealer has a clue.
Have there been issues with the electronic "gear shift selector module" (or whatever it is called) on the 7 speed transmissions with the column mounted gear shift on any of the Mercedes lines which might explain a no-start condition? When the car failed to start, the white box that usually appears around the P R N D on the LCD dashboard instrument panel disappears. You can't tell what gear is selected. I tried pushing the car and it it didn't roll so I assume I was in PARK.
There were error messages on the LCD instrument panel saying to close the door - the transmission is not in park - put the car in park to start. But moving the column shifter did nothing.
Apparently a bunch of codes were tripped when the car was towed to the dealer, but I don't think the dealer has a clue.
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but with your problem, make sure send email to Benz Canada, so that they know, they can fix it
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They claim it's the differential wiring harness!! Everything is on backorder. Been waiting a week and will probably wait a lot longer...
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Now notified. Thanks for the idea.
Update: Harness had an intermittent short and new harness was ordered. Took two weeks to arrive. All is well now! Loving it!
Update: Harness had an intermittent short and new harness was ordered. Took two weeks to arrive. All is well now! Loving it!
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The car has keyless go. When you push the start button, dash board lights come on but the car doesn't start. No clicking sounds - nothing. One of the suggestions the dealer had when I called during the no-start condition was to place the key fob in the right-side cup holder that has a set of keys imprinted at the base of the cup holder - but that didn't work.
Have there been issues with the electronic "gear shift selector module" (or whatever it is called) on the 7 speed transmissions with the column mounted gear shift on any of the Mercedes lines which might explain a no-start condition? When the car failed to start, the white box that usually appears around the P R N D on the LCD dashboard instrument panel disappears. You can't tell what gear is selected. I tried pushing the car and it it didn't roll so I assume I was in PARK.
There were error messages on the LCD instrument panel saying to close the door - the transmission is not in park - put the car in park to start. But moving the column shifter did nothing.
Apparently a bunch of codes were tripped when the car was towed to the dealer, but I don't think the dealer has a clue.
Have there been issues with the electronic "gear shift selector module" (or whatever it is called) on the 7 speed transmissions with the column mounted gear shift on any of the Mercedes lines which might explain a no-start condition? When the car failed to start, the white box that usually appears around the P R N D on the LCD dashboard instrument panel disappears. You can't tell what gear is selected. I tried pushing the car and it it didn't roll so I assume I was in PARK.
There were error messages on the LCD instrument panel saying to close the door - the transmission is not in park - put the car in park to start. But moving the column shifter did nothing.
Apparently a bunch of codes were tripped when the car was towed to the dealer, but I don't think the dealer has a clue.
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The car has keyless go. When you push the start button, dash board lights come on but the car doesn't start. No clicking sounds - nothing. One of the suggestions the dealer had when I called during the no-start condition was to place the key fob in the right-side cup holder that has a set of keys imprinted at the base of the cup holder - but that didn't work.
Have there been issues with the electronic "gear shift selector module" (or whatever it is called) on the 7 speed transmissions with the column mounted gear shift on any of the Mercedes lines which might explain a no-start condition? When the car failed to start, the white box that usually appears around the P R N D on the LCD dashboard instrument panel disappears. You can't tell what gear is selected. I tried pushing the car and it it didn't roll so I assume I was in PARK.
There were error messages on the LCD instrument panel saying to close the door - the transmission is not in park - put the car in park to start. But moving the column shifter did nothing.
Apparently a bunch of codes were tripped when the car was towed to the dealer, but I don't think the dealer has a clue.
Have there been issues with the electronic "gear shift selector module" (or whatever it is called) on the 7 speed transmissions with the column mounted gear shift on any of the Mercedes lines which might explain a no-start condition? When the car failed to start, the white box that usually appears around the P R N D on the LCD dashboard instrument panel disappears. You can't tell what gear is selected. I tried pushing the car and it it didn't roll so I assume I was in PARK.
There were error messages on the LCD instrument panel saying to close the door - the transmission is not in park - put the car in park to start. But moving the column shifter did nothing.
Apparently a bunch of codes were tripped when the car was towed to the dealer, but I don't think the dealer has a clue.
Hello everyone-
I have a friend who recently purchased an A220. She claims that her LCD dashboard turned off or goes black and she cannot see things like speedometer, tachometer and other stats on the call which all projects on this LCD dashboard, can this be the short on the electrical harness that you all are discussing about? Please let me know what can possibly caused the problem. She took the vehicle back to the dealer and they claimed to have remediated the problem. She is concerned that this car is a lemon.
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The car has keyless go. When you push the start button, dash board lights come on but the car doesn't start. No clicking sounds - nothing. One of the suggestions the dealer had when I called during the no-start condition was to place the key fob in the right-side cup holder that has a set of keys imprinted at the base of the cup holder - but that didn't work.
Have there been issues with the electronic "gear shift selector module" (or whatever it is called) on the 7 speed transmissions with the column mounted gear shift on any of the Mercedes lines which might explain a no-start condition? When the car failed to start, the white box that usually appears around the P R N D on the LCD dashboard instrument panel disappears. You can't tell what gear is selected. I tried pushing the car and it it didn't roll so I assume I was in PARK.
There were error messages on the LCD instrument panel saying to close the door - the transmission is not in park - put the car in park to start. But moving the column shifter did nothing.
Apparently a bunch of codes were tripped when the car was towed to the dealer, but I don't think the dealer has a clue.
Have there been issues with the electronic "gear shift selector module" (or whatever it is called) on the 7 speed transmissions with the column mounted gear shift on any of the Mercedes lines which might explain a no-start condition? When the car failed to start, the white box that usually appears around the P R N D on the LCD dashboard instrument panel disappears. You can't tell what gear is selected. I tried pushing the car and it it didn't roll so I assume I was in PARK.
There were error messages on the LCD instrument panel saying to close the door - the transmission is not in park - put the car in park to start. But moving the column shifter did nothing.
Apparently a bunch of codes were tripped when the car was towed to the dealer, but I don't think the dealer has a clue.
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I have been driving my 2021 A220 for about 3 month and noticed 2 issues so far. First, the time on the dashboard will arbitrarily be incorrect. This happens on start up and will be off by about 20 minutes. It usually corrects itself after the car is turned off and then turned on again after at least 15 minutes. Clock is set to automatic setting. Most of the time the time is right, but probably 1-2 times/week it will be off. Second, the I cannot get any heat to come out of the rear vents. When i put the heat on, the front vents work fine sending out air at the right temp but the back seat only gets ice cold air. I haven't brought it in yet, but will be soon. Just wondering if anyone else has seen either of these.
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I have been driving my 2021 A220 for about 3 month and noticed 2 issues so far. First, the time on the dashboard will arbitrarily be incorrect. This happens on start up and will be off by about 20 minutes. It usually corrects itself after the car is turned off and then turned on again after at least 15 minutes. Clock is set to automatic setting. Most of the time the time is right, but probably 1-2 times/week it will be off. Second, the I cannot get any heat to come out of the rear vents. When i put the heat on, the front vents work fine sending out air at the right temp but the back seat only gets ice cold air. I haven't brought it in yet, but will be soon. Just wondering if anyone else has seen either of these.
