2005 E500 4matic - transfer case issues
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2005 E500 4matic - transfer case issues
My garage has informed me that the transfer case on my 2005 E500 4matic needs to be replaced. The car only has about 42,000 miles on it. I've asked the garage about trying to change the fluid per prior posts I read on this site, but they do not believe that it will fix the issue. I asked about whether the service/recall notice issued for transfer cases that I had read about on this site covered my car, but apparently the VIN number of my car was not included. I am beyond frustrated that the transfer case would go with so few miles. Is this typical for a Mercedes? If not, does contacting Mercedes (not the dealership) directly about the issue help? I'm thinking about simply giving up on Mercedes and making this car my last.
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i have an 06 w/45k miles. I will be doing a fluid change for the tranny/transfer case in the next month or so. I would go that route first instead of replacing the transfer case per your garage.
