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Had my car back for about a week or two now after having the seatbelt replaced, sunroof replaced, sunshade replaced etc.
Anyways, after detailing my car, I noticed the sunroof does not align perfectly & that there was some additional trim damage to the glass in front of the actual sunroof. Insurance should fix these issues.
Another new issue - I really feel like I have an issue with the AC. It takes about 15-20min to get home from work. About halfway through the drive, it's like the AC stops and the vehicle gets hot, pushes out hot air for a couple of minutes before kicking into AC mode again and working.
I thought to my self for a second... "Well, I'm in San Antonio, it's pretty freaking hot here" and decided to start my car remotely, let it cool down - get inside and start driving and everything is fine, but for the 3rd time or so... same thing. The AC cuts out and it goes hot for a few minutes before engaging again.
Anyone else experience something like this (doubt it) was thinking perhaps maybe the car has to stop pumping AC into the car if it's over working. I do know from research that the AC units just aren't as strong as American one do the climate there vs here... also according to my service manager.
Anyways, after detailing my car, I noticed the sunroof does not align perfectly & that there was some additional trim damage to the glass in front of the actual sunroof. Insurance should fix these issues.
Another new issue - I really feel like I have an issue with the AC. It takes about 15-20min to get home from work. About halfway through the drive, it's like the AC stops and the vehicle gets hot, pushes out hot air for a couple of minutes before kicking into AC mode again and working.
I thought to my self for a second... "Well, I'm in San Antonio, it's pretty freaking hot here" and decided to start my car remotely, let it cool down - get inside and start driving and everything is fine, but for the 3rd time or so... same thing. The AC cuts out and it goes hot for a few minutes before engaging again.
Anyone else experience something like this (doubt it) was thinking perhaps maybe the car has to stop pumping AC into the car if it's over working. I do know from research that the AC units just aren't as strong as American one do the climate there vs here... also according to my service manager.
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Had my car back for about a week or two now after having the seatbelt replaced, sunroof replaced, sunshade replaced etc.
Anyways, after detailing my car, I noticed the sunroof does not align perfectly & that there was some additional trim damage to the glass in front of the actual sunroof. Insurance should fix these issues.
Another new issue - I really feel like I have an issue with the AC. It takes about 15-20min to get home from work. About halfway through the drive, it's like the AC stops and the vehicle gets hot, pushes out hot air for a couple of minutes before kicking into AC mode again and working.
I thought to my self for a second... "Well, I'm in San Antonio, it's pretty freaking hot here" and decided to start my car remotely, let it cool down - get inside and start driving and everything is fine, but for the 3rd time or so... same thing. The AC cuts out and it goes hot for a few minutes before engaging again.
Anyone else experience something like this (doubt it) was thinking perhaps maybe the car has to stop pumping AC into the car if it's over working. I do know from research that the AC units just aren't as strong as American one do the climate there vs here... also according to my service manager.
Anyways, after detailing my car, I noticed the sunroof does not align perfectly & that there was some additional trim damage to the glass in front of the actual sunroof. Insurance should fix these issues.
Another new issue - I really feel like I have an issue with the AC. It takes about 15-20min to get home from work. About halfway through the drive, it's like the AC stops and the vehicle gets hot, pushes out hot air for a couple of minutes before kicking into AC mode again and working.
I thought to my self for a second... "Well, I'm in San Antonio, it's pretty freaking hot here" and decided to start my car remotely, let it cool down - get inside and start driving and everything is fine, but for the 3rd time or so... same thing. The AC cuts out and it goes hot for a few minutes before engaging again.
Anyone else experience something like this (doubt it) was thinking perhaps maybe the car has to stop pumping AC into the car if it's over working. I do know from research that the AC units just aren't as strong as American one do the climate there vs here... also according to my service manager.
it's unfortunate to hear that,
by the way, you have the brake "issue" when you stop safety at light, do you feel your brake pedal starting to sink on you A220?
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I've driven in about 100 degrees, set the A/C at 7 fan speed and timed it. Within 8 minutes the car is so cold I have to dial it back to 3. I noticed that Consumer Reports made the same observation as you, maybe some of the builds have issues?
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Really can't track it down, but I'm being overly cautious. I live in a very hot area, I need my AC more than the heat.
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i bought it from them, i want to keep the same dealership, if they couldn't fix it for 2-3 weeks, or problem again and again, i wan to ask them to replace a vehicle for me. the car only 200km.
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So, got the car back with issues unresolved. However, the part is on ordered. I guess there is a case where the sensors don't work right and cause the vehicle to blow hot air. They're going to replace the module for me.
The sunroof will be aligned when they get that part in....
Other than that, I think that's it.... I wonder if maybe they will just replace the trunk from the glass damage instead of sending me to some collision shop.
The sunroof will be aligned when they get that part in....
Other than that, I think that's it.... I wonder if maybe they will just replace the trunk from the glass damage instead of sending me to some collision shop.
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So, got the car back with issues unresolved. However, the part is on ordered. I guess there is a case where the sensors don't work right and cause the vehicle to blow hot air. They're going to replace the module for me.
The sunroof will be aligned when they get that part in....
Other than that, I think that's it.... I wonder if maybe they will just replace the trunk from the glass damage instead of sending me to some collision shop.
The sunroof will be aligned when they get that part in....
Other than that, I think that's it.... I wonder if maybe they will just replace the trunk from the glass damage instead of sending me to some collision shop.
my car still at dealer for repair, brake sinking issue,....waiting...
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ok, this is not acceptable, check engine light is something you never want to deal with in a new car, if you are in US, you got lemon law, ask them to replace it
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Sorry about all of the problems. Each state seems to have their own lemon laws. In NY you have to give the dealer at least three or four attempts at each defect. Or have more than 30 issues in the first two years. Getting a replacement car is not an easy task. This new model is a very frustrating experience.
I've had a shorted out wiring harness, brake recall, and completely dead main display. So far so good.
I've had a shorted out wiring harness, brake recall, and completely dead main display. So far so good.
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Sorry about all of the problems. Each state seems to have their own lemon laws. In NY you have to give the dealer at least three or four attempts at each defect. Or have more than 30 issues in the first two years. Getting a replacement car is not an easy task. This new model is a very frustrating experience.
I've had a shorted out wiring harness, brake recall, and completely dead main display. So far so good.
I've had a shorted out wiring harness, brake recall, and completely dead main display. So far so good.
Honestly, mine was made in Germany, and even that, the brake still has issue. before i bought my A250, when i compare A220 and A250, i have notice some quality differences, and even the sales person agreed with me, you can see those panel gaps on A220 is bigger than A250. so that's why i went for A250. but i still got a car with brake issue. and other Canadian owner looks totally fine on their A250, Strange.
i will keep update if i found more problem on my car
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i got my A250 back from the dealer, the brake is much more firm than before (sinking feeling), and i think the problem is fixed,
but dealer have disabled my brake hold function and auto engine off function, <- which is great! i don't have to switch that off every single time, GREAT!
but dealer have disabled my brake hold function and auto engine off function, <- which is great! i don't have to switch that off every single time, GREAT!
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Did they disable those features at your request?
For brake hold, I actually find myself using it semi-regularly. Sometimes I know I'm at a "long" stop light or I'm stuck in stop-and-go traffic where I'll be waiting for a bit of time and it's convenient to just "stomp down" and have it hold the brakes. I know I could also press Park but this seems more convenient since I just have to press gas to go (instead of shift to drive and go).
For brake hold, I actually find myself using it semi-regularly. Sometimes I know I'm at a "long" stop light or I'm stuck in stop-and-go traffic where I'll be waiting for a bit of time and it's convenient to just "stomp down" and have it hold the brakes. I know I could also press Park but this seems more convenient since I just have to press gas to go (instead of shift to drive and go).
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Did they disable those features at your request?
For brake hold, I actually find myself using it semi-regularly. Sometimes I know I'm at a "long" stop light or I'm stuck in stop-and-go traffic where I'll be waiting for a bit of time and it's convenient to just "stomp down" and have it hold the brakes. I know I could also press Park but this seems more convenient since I just have to press gas to go (instead of shift to drive and go).
For brake hold, I actually find myself using it semi-regularly. Sometimes I know I'm at a "long" stop light or I'm stuck in stop-and-go traffic where I'll be waiting for a bit of time and it's convenient to just "stomp down" and have it hold the brakes. I know I could also press Park but this seems more convenient since I just have to press gas to go (instead of shift to drive and go).
i think when they check my brake sinking issue, they have disabled it for fixing my brake, but, i have read it from manual, this brake hold function is using power from battery to hold the car for you, that means it will put more load on battery. the Same for the Auto engine Off function, it's using your battery power to restart your car. ( i don't need this ) your gas also help a bit on cooling down your engine, and lubricating a bit, and for MB car, i don't know how coolant flow works, if turn off the engine at stop, while reducing the flow of coolant, this is something i don't want it.
So, they did what i want to, even i didn't ask, and now i don't need to turn it off every time i drive
good for me, other functions like auto folding mirror( it has motor or servo inside ), i have turn that off as well, anything takes battery power and i don't need it, -> OFF
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So, the check engine light went off, however, a new indicator came on the display "Traffic Sign Assist Inoperative" - this may have been related to the engine light as it's gone and that shows up. Or it could be just yet another issue. If there are 2 issues, and this makes 3 more.
That's my tap out and I'll pursue a replacement vehicle. Depending on how smooth that process goes and how the dealership works with me, I'll probably try to get it upgraded to a loaded A220. The dealership isn't right around the corner for me, it's about an extra hour each way, multiple times, plus the gas. My time is worth money. The stress when I'm about to relocate to California doesn't help either when I don't know if I have a reliable vehicle.
I am also still waiting to get the paint damages fixed, but it's always been in the shop with the dealer to get addressed. I'm sure I'm really close to the Lemon Law here in Texas. If anyone has any experience with this, let me know.
That's my tap out and I'll pursue a replacement vehicle. Depending on how smooth that process goes and how the dealership works with me, I'll probably try to get it upgraded to a loaded A220. The dealership isn't right around the corner for me, it's about an extra hour each way, multiple times, plus the gas. My time is worth money. The stress when I'm about to relocate to California doesn't help either when I don't know if I have a reliable vehicle.
I am also still waiting to get the paint damages fixed, but it's always been in the shop with the dealer to get addressed. I'm sure I'm really close to the Lemon Law here in Texas. If anyone has any experience with this, let me know.
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I asked to see if they had possibility to replace the trunk lid for the car.
Refused that piece
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or you can go to any auto shop ask them to scan it
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There's no messages currently. My car will go back next week most likely so from there I'll have them use the tool and see what messages popped up. So far, we're good other than the AC intermitendly cutting out every so often, well blowing hot air anyways. That's the only other issue I have besides the misaligned sunroof.
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There's no messages currently. My car will go back next week most likely so from there I'll have them use the tool and see what messages popped up. So far, we're good other than the AC intermitendly cutting out every so often, well blowing hot air anyways. That's the only other issue I have besides the misaligned sunroof.
My AC looks ok, but i do find out, after i turn off the AC through voice command, the vent do keep the cold air out for a while, this is not like other car i have ( i have VW jetta ) once you cut the AC, the cold air stop right away.
