Any E400 Hybrid owners out there?
09-08-2015, 12:15 PM
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Any E400 Hybrid owners out there?
Hi All-
New convert to MB. Bought a brand new E400 Hybrid yesterday. (Looks like they are being discontinued in 2016) - Any E400 hybrid owners out there? any tips and gotcha in general with this car? (hybrid or no hybrid)
The deal was too good to pass up....
New convert to MB. Bought a brand new E400 Hybrid yesterday. (Looks like they are being discontinued in 2016) - Any E400 hybrid owners out there? any tips and gotcha in general with this car? (hybrid or no hybrid)
The deal was too good to pass up....
06-07-2018, 07:11 PM
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i just got my 2013 e400 hybrid..it has 44k miles... do you have any warnings that you wanna give me..im concerned about this battery..and will it last..
06-07-2018, 07:32 PM
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the battery is so small which only adds maximum 6 miles to the gallon - I sometimes drive it with the electric mode off. If the battery or the regenerative function ever becomes a problem, perhaps just drive it in gas mode like a normal e350.
06-10-2018, 10:23 AM
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Thank you for the information
I didnt know that you can turn the electric battery off and run as a gas motor only..that is really cool. Also i was thinking sbout putting a 10inch sub in the trunk.. Just 1 sub. Do u think that would be an issue.. And also upgrading to 20inch wheels.
when did you do the update for the hybrid.. And what effect did it jave over all with your experience
when did you do the update for the hybrid.. And what effect did it jave over all with your experience
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2016 AMG GTS; 2014 GL450; 2014 E400 Hybrid
I have an E400 hybrid I just gave my daughter- that is now deciding to behave badly. We did replace the AUX battery in June of this yr- it was 100.00 at the dealership. Bought vehicle brand new in OCT 2014. We love this c ar- but now having trouble with the TCU. Has been replaced mid OCT 2018 and car got towed to dealer last weekend. TCU is fried. Vehicle has ~68K on it. Anyone have this issue?
02-13-2019, 11:25 AM
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I have a pretty 2013 E400 77k miles, I do basic maintenance, very little Info on differences to regular V6 Eclass, CA car CARB state warranty is awesome compared to standard car (10 years on battery, 15 years/150k miles on hybrid+emissions emissions components). For example on maintenance, oil sump seems smaller and is a different shape than the standard E, manual capacity data doesn't match, not sure what transmission I have (for oil change)?
Issues thus far, I had to replace AUX battery at about 68k. I did get a TCU error code once P060C00, the dealer recalibrated the wet clutch.
Issues thus far, I had to replace AUX battery at about 68k. I did get a TCU error code once P060C00, the dealer recalibrated the wet clutch.
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2016 AMG GTS; 2014 GL450; 2014 E400 Hybrid
I have a pretty 2013 E400 77k miles, I do basic maintenance, very little Info on differences to regular V6 Eclass, CA car CARB state warranty is awesome compared to standard car (10 years on battery, 15 years/150k miles on hybrid+emissions emissions components). For example on maintenance, oil sump seems smaller and is a different shape than the standard E, manual capacity data doesn't match, not sure what transmission I have (for oil change)?
Issues thus far, I had to replace AUX battery at about 68k. I did get a TCU error code once P060C00, the dealer recalibrated the wet clutch.
Issues thus far, I had to replace AUX battery at about 68k. I did get a TCU error code once P060C00, the dealer recalibrated the wet clutch.
I also replaced the AUX battery around 65k. The trans message showed up about the same time. They did a transmission flush initially with the 60K B service and we thought that was the end of it. Then he TCU replacement in OKC. Then the failed transmission 28 days after the TCU replacement.
Soooo- yesterday after sitting in OK MB since NOV 25th, the transmission has arrived from Germany and the car will get a new one. I have the lowest confidence level ever in having them do this work. But have no other options. I am firmly rooted in my stance the technician did not replace all the transmission fluid and omitted the hybrid gear oil which resulted in the failed transmission at 72K miles. Of course OK disagrees.
We do love this car. And it will be given to my daughter after we resolve the mechanical issue. $12,500.00 for a new transmission! Hopefully, OKC puts an experienced mechanic on the repair and we make it back to VA where we have full confidence in the technicians and an MB dealership who stand behind the brand who know of the whole situation and will look at the vehicle.
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02-14-2019, 09:08 AM
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Thank you for your reply.
I also replaced the AUX battery around 65k. The trans message showed up about the same time. They did a transmission flush initially with the 60K B service and we thought that was the end of it. Then he TCU replacement in OKC. Then the failed transmission 28 days after the TCU replacement.
Soooo- yesterday after sitting in OK MB since NOV 25th, the transmission has arrived from Germany and the car will get a new one. I have the lowest confidence level ever in having them do this work. But have no other options. I am firmly rooted in my stance the technician did not replace all the transmission fluid and omitted the hybrid gear oil which resulted in the failed transmission at 72K miles. Of course OK disagrees.
We do love this car. And it will be given to my daughter after we resolve the mechanical issue. $12,500.00 for a new transmission! Hopefully, OKC puts an experienced mechanic on the repair and we make it back to VA where we have full confidence in the technicians and an MB dealership who stand behind the brand who know of the whole situation and will look at the vehicle.
I also replaced the AUX battery around 65k. The trans message showed up about the same time. They did a transmission flush initially with the 60K B service and we thought that was the end of it. Then he TCU replacement in OKC. Then the failed transmission 28 days after the TCU replacement.
Soooo- yesterday after sitting in OK MB since NOV 25th, the transmission has arrived from Germany and the car will get a new one. I have the lowest confidence level ever in having them do this work. But have no other options. I am firmly rooted in my stance the technician did not replace all the transmission fluid and omitted the hybrid gear oil which resulted in the failed transmission at 72K miles. Of course OK disagrees.
We do love this car. And it will be given to my daughter after we resolve the mechanical issue. $12,500.00 for a new transmission! Hopefully, OKC puts an experienced mechanic on the repair and we make it back to VA where we have full confidence in the technicians and an MB dealership who stand behind the brand who know of the whole situation and will look at the vehicle.
02-14-2019, 11:57 AM
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Thank you for your reply.
I also replaced the AUX battery around 65k. The trans message showed up about the same time. They did a transmission flush initially with the 60K B service and we thought that was the end of it. Then he TCU replacement in OKC. Then the failed transmission 28 days after the TCU replacement.
Soooo- yesterday after sitting in OK MB since NOV 25th, the transmission has arrived from Germany and the car will get a new one. I have the lowest confidence level ever in having them do this work. But have no other options. I am firmly rooted in my stance the technician did not replace all the transmission fluid and omitted the hybrid gear oil which resulted in the failed transmission at 72K miles. Of course OK disagrees.
We do love this car. And it will be given to my daughter after we resolve the mechanical issue. $12,500.00 for a new transmission! Hopefully, OKC puts an experienced mechanic on the repair and we make it back to VA where we have full confidence in the technicians and an MB dealership who stand behind the brand who know of the whole situation and will look at the vehicle.
I also replaced the AUX battery around 65k. The trans message showed up about the same time. They did a transmission flush initially with the 60K B service and we thought that was the end of it. Then he TCU replacement in OKC. Then the failed transmission 28 days after the TCU replacement.
Soooo- yesterday after sitting in OK MB since NOV 25th, the transmission has arrived from Germany and the car will get a new one. I have the lowest confidence level ever in having them do this work. But have no other options. I am firmly rooted in my stance the technician did not replace all the transmission fluid and omitted the hybrid gear oil which resulted in the failed transmission at 72K miles. Of course OK disagrees.
We do love this car. And it will be given to my daughter after we resolve the mechanical issue. $12,500.00 for a new transmission! Hopefully, OKC puts an experienced mechanic on the repair and we make it back to VA where we have full confidence in the technicians and an MB dealership who stand behind the brand who know of the whole situation and will look at the vehicle.
Anyone on here know the specific series of the gearbox compared to standard E350 W212?
02-15-2019, 11:42 AM
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We do love this car. And it will be given to my daughter after we resolve the mechanical issue. $12,500.00 for a new transmission! Hopefully, OKC puts an experienced mechanic on the repair and we make it back to VA where we have full confidence in the technicians and an MB dealership who stand behind the brand who know of the whole situation and will look at the vehicle.
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How do you turn off electric mode?
mine was a 2014. So far only put about 28K on the car. No battery issues so far. There was some kind of software update for hybrid model only, you may want to check with the dealer.
the battery is so small which only adds maximum 6 miles to the gallon - I sometimes drive it with the electric mode off. If the battery or the regenerative function ever becomes a problem, perhaps just drive it in gas mode like a normal e350.
