TREZ63

Hi all,

Just picked mine up yesterday (04 E320) at a great deal. But I have a couple of issues and want to make sure they are really problems.

1) The headlamp *** settings are not backlit at night. On my C230 they are and I think the lamp behind them maybe burnt out. If yours backlit?

2) When the car was off I heard a loud grunt that lasted maybe 4 seconds the other day. Sounded like a broken pump or something. Only happened once while parked still and off in the garage. Really weird.

3) Can't seem to adjust the minutes on the time through command. It only increments in 30 minute increments. Really weird. I can do it through the wheel buttons.

4) CDC seems to make groaning noice while on. Is that

Some comments

I think the AUX is the coolest hidden option there is.

I have command, can i add Nav or am I sol?
Is the a screen saver mode for the Command? I think it bs that MB would put all that money into the hardware and no software to match.



How do you guys wash black paint so you don't get those circular scratches?

Any tinting pitfalls I should know about?


Thanks

Tan

michael10128

there is no backlight for the headlamp switch, only the knob itself is illuminated

the groans you are hearing are supposedly normal...

congrats on the new ride

BMcD-E500

I believe the noise you are hearing is likely the SBC brake pump. Normal noise from what I am told. If you have the Airmatic suspension it makes some wierd hissing and pump sounds as well.

One of the complaints I have had with my E500's auto headlight setting is that there is no way to know when it comes on. My S4 had a little light icon in the speedo that told you. I have noticed in Winter they come on while the sun is still out due to the low angle of the sun late in the day. The speedo and tach needles light up slightly when the headlight are on if that helps.

Enjoy the car!!

jbec.keane

The background of my radio (where is shows the CD track, radio station, etc) changes from white to black when the auto headlights come on.

GearHead

Hi Tan

Many congrats to you on your new set of wheels.

Looks like others have addressed some of your issues.

Mine ('03 E500 - Aug '03 built) has the same groaning sound for the brakes as well as very high pitch (soft though) whenever the brakes are stepped on. Trying to get my dealer to look into it. So far no luck.

Cheers

p.s. Can you disclose the 'good deal' you got for your '04? Since I am also in S. California, like to know which dealers out there are willing to be reasonable with pricing

TREZ63

Actually I think others may have gotten better deals but I gave them 5K for drive off (included all DMV, lisensing, and 1st months payment. and something they call the cap reduction which is total BS)

and now I am paying $530/mo including all taxes and all.

Bought mine at Laguna (would have preffered Fletcher) from a guy name Jared.

Its a 04 320 with sunroof, real leather, and CDC/comand. Black on Charcoal which is a great combo.

T

etenn

I am drawing a blank (not unusual).."the AUX is the coolers hidden option.." ???


Regarding the Black Paint:
Go to the Detailing Forum and look for:

1. Proper washing techniques (easy to find and easy to do)
2. "Swirls" (..those circular scratches )
3. Check out Zaino and get some ordered. The simplest and easy way to keep it looking good. Most of us have been using it for some time now.

Lots of information on the detailing forum...but probably not so much that will apply to what you want.

I had an Obsidian Black/Charcoal on my pre-nav. Beautiful but horrible to keep up.
I changed to a Tectite Grey/Charcoal on my replacement. Much easier to maintain and looks black most of the time..

BMcD-E500

John Keane - Yes - most of the time when it's dark out the radio changes to dark but this time of year my headllights come on late in the afternoon due to the low angle of the sun and the radio stays light, due to higher ambient light. Service tech said they are controlled on separate sensors. That way you can still see the climate controls as well. Thanks!

Bruce

TREZ63

In the glove compartment, there's a mini Jack which plays through the AUX option on my comand. Sounds great with my new Clie and my other MP3 player. Now if I could only get the TV tuner thing I would be really happy.

Anyone know if this thing can do DVDs somehow?

nyca

you have the HK sound system? I believe the COMAND head unit is now standard for 2004, is the AUX jack part of the standard head unit, or part of the HK?

TREZ63

No HK, just stock comand, 04. If you look inside your glovebox at the very top of it you see the mini jack. if you don't you don't have it.

indus

I have also noticed something weird with my brakes ('04 E320 with 250 miles). Every once in a while, when I step on the brakes, I sense slight vibration for few seconds and then it goes away. First I thought it had to do with ABS, but it happens under conditions that cannot trigger ABS (dry road, very light brake application, etc.). Anyone else experienced anything similar?

GearHead

Hi Indus

This is true. Though some owners of E-classes (some of my co-workers) claim they don't have it, I distinctly have the groaning sound for few seconds in addition to a high pitch whine when the brakes get stepped on.

It appears that the brake pump is giving out the groan. I believe another thread here has indications of technical service bulletin on this but I have yet to get my dealer to 'fess' up on this.

ipaq123

I've had all of the groans, moans and noises too. VERY loud and VERY frequent on our wagon. We've had our wagon a little over a month and it has been at the dealer twice for nearly 2 weeks with repairs to the brakes. We've actually begun the process of a possible manufacturer buy back if it goes in for a 3rd round of repairs.

Most recent repairs for noises:
Road test car, detected noise from rear axle carrier area. Found rear purge line routed under rear axle carrier transponding noises throughout chassis. Remove rear axle carrier. ReRoute purge lines as factory designed for contact free positioning. OK after repairs

Excessive pump noise from brake system, check sbc system. Found buzzing present. repair sbc system per DTB 42.46/27B dammage code 43102 36. Install pulsation damper, insulate. Bleed system.
023818 Pulsation damper suction hose sbc install
1 001-983-23-10 Felt strip
1 000-431-04-77 Pulsation DA
3 203-995-00-05 Clamp

The groan isn't nearly as loud or frequent. There is still a little vibration/groan feel through the pedal but not nearly as bad. Before I could be stopped and apply the brakes twice and the system would recharge and vibrate. It does it about every 5 to 6 times i depress the pedal.

indus

seems like mine is not following any pattern. Sometimes it recharges after just a couple of brake applications, other times it feels a lot less frequent. I don't seem to have any other issues that you're describing though.