has anyone had electrical problems?
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has anyone had electrical problems?
I have had a 2003 CLK 55 for about 4 months and in that time have had the following instances of electrical problems:
-sometimes the preset settings i have for the mirror and steering wheel dont go into effect when i start the car but the seat setting will.
-ill use the keyless go system to start the car and ill shift into drive and the red light will show up on the dash saying car is in park but ill be in drive. i call teleaid and they tell me to restart the car and its fine.
-the sunroof will act funny and not close smoothly. the dealer fixed this by installing a new sensor.
-the power in the drivers seat stopped working and i was unable to adjust it. the dealer replaced the sensor and it works ok now.
has anyone else had similar problems and should i be concerned i may have a lemon? any feedback would be much appreciated. otherwise, the car is amazing!
-sometimes the preset settings i have for the mirror and steering wheel dont go into effect when i start the car but the seat setting will.
-ill use the keyless go system to start the car and ill shift into drive and the red light will show up on the dash saying car is in park but ill be in drive. i call teleaid and they tell me to restart the car and its fine.
-the sunroof will act funny and not close smoothly. the dealer fixed this by installing a new sensor.
-the power in the drivers seat stopped working and i was unable to adjust it. the dealer replaced the sensor and it works ok now.
has anyone else had similar problems and should i be concerned i may have a lemon? any feedback would be much appreciated. otherwise, the car is amazing!
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The first electrical issue that you stated is common. If that happens you justh hold down your memory seat button and everythig will go in to place. NEver had the others tho. SOrry to hear....
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Originally Posted by dwax
I have had a 2003 CLK 55 for about 4 months and in that time have had the following instances of electrical problems:
-sometimes the preset settings i have for the mirror and steering wheel dont go into effect when i start the car but the seat setting will.
-ill use the keyless go system to start the car and ill shift into drive and the red light will show up on the dash saying car is in park but ill be in drive. i call teleaid and they tell me to restart the car and its fine.
-the sunroof will act funny and not close smoothly. the dealer fixed this by installing a new sensor.
-the power in the drivers seat stopped working and i was unable to adjust it. the dealer replaced the sensor and it works ok now.
has anyone else had similar problems and should i be concerned i may have a lemon? any feedback would be much appreciated. otherwise, the car is amazing!
-sometimes the preset settings i have for the mirror and steering wheel dont go into effect when i start the car but the seat setting will.
-ill use the keyless go system to start the car and ill shift into drive and the red light will show up on the dash saying car is in park but ill be in drive. i call teleaid and they tell me to restart the car and its fine.
-the sunroof will act funny and not close smoothly. the dealer fixed this by installing a new sensor.
-the power in the drivers seat stopped working and i was unable to adjust it. the dealer replaced the sensor and it works ok now.
has anyone else had similar problems and should i be concerned i may have a lemon? any feedback would be much appreciated. otherwise, the car is amazing!
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I have a 2002 CLK55 coupe and so far I have gone thru 1 alternator and 2 power passenger headrests all with just 6K miles on the car. Its true that MB quality is heading downhill, but I love this car way to much to buy anything else... Just my $0.02.
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Originally Posted by dwax
I have had a 2003 CLK 55 for about 4 months and in that time have had the following instances of electrical problems:
-sometimes the preset settings i have for the mirror and steering wheel dont go into effect when i start the car but the seat setting will.
-ill use the keyless go system to start the car and ill shift into drive and the red light will show up on the dash saying car is in park but ill be in drive. i call teleaid and they tell me to restart the car and its fine.
-the sunroof will act funny and not close smoothly. the dealer fixed this by installing a new sensor.
-the power in the drivers seat stopped working and i was unable to adjust it. the dealer replaced the sensor and it works ok now.
has anyone else had similar problems and should i be concerned i may have a lemon? any feedback would be much appreciated. otherwise, the car is amazing!
-sometimes the preset settings i have for the mirror and steering wheel dont go into effect when i start the car but the seat setting will.
-ill use the keyless go system to start the car and ill shift into drive and the red light will show up on the dash saying car is in park but ill be in drive. i call teleaid and they tell me to restart the car and its fine.
-the sunroof will act funny and not close smoothly. the dealer fixed this by installing a new sensor.
-the power in the drivers seat stopped working and i was unable to adjust it. the dealer replaced the sensor and it works ok now.
has anyone else had similar problems and should i be concerned i may have a lemon? any feedback would be much appreciated. otherwise, the car is amazing!
lets see on my 2003 clk55
this vehicle has had
3 malfunctions to the wiring of the AC unit
5 Fiber optic failures
3 airbag malfunctions (with the wire)
thats just the electrical part
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Damn, that's scary. How about now, anything major after the 6k miles?
Am I glad I got an extended warranty....but I wonder if headrests are covered.....hmmmm?!
If you plan to keep the car, you may want to consider purchasing the extended warranty now b4 your mfr warranty expires!
Damn, that's scary. How about now, anything major after the 6k miles?
Am I glad I got an extended warranty....but I wonder if headrests are covered.....hmmmm?!
If you plan to keep the car, you may want to consider purchasing the extended warranty now b4 your mfr warranty expires!
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Originally Posted by clk55fan
clk55amgbenz:
Damn, that's scary. How about now, anything major after the 6k miles?
Am I glad I got an extended warranty....but I wonder if headrests are covered.....hmmmm?!
If you plan to keep the car, you may want to consider purchasing the extended warranty now b4 your mfr warranty expires!
Damn, that's scary. How about now, anything major after the 6k miles?
Am I glad I got an extended warranty....but I wonder if headrests are covered.....hmmmm?!
If you plan to keep the car, you may want to consider purchasing the extended warranty now b4 your mfr warranty expires!
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I've had:
- left xenon headlight doesn't come on consistently (have to turn lights on/off a few times to get it to activate) even after replacing ballast once
- driver seat headrest doesn't work intermittently (makes it hard to put the seat back b/c it always gets stuck in a high position)
- left xenon headlight doesn't come on consistently (have to turn lights on/off a few times to get it to activate) even after replacing ballast once
- driver seat headrest doesn't work intermittently (makes it hard to put the seat back b/c it always gets stuck in a high position)