Some issues with G63
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Some issues with G63
Ive had a couple of lights go on since Ive had the vehicle. Several check engine lights due to a fuel sensor and an ESP defective light. They replaced the fuel sensor and they had to reboot the transfer case to deal with the ESP light. Vehicle has under 1900 miles.
Anyone else having minor issues? I guess it goes in hand with a first year of a face lift.
The other interesting thing is that when I took it in for the 2k differential oil change that I was originally told was necessary, they told me after 2 days of research that it wasnt needed for the G63. It is a limited slip differential oil change for AMG vehicles and the G63 doesnt have a limited slip diff. So I guess disregard the sticker on the windshield and anyone who tells you that is required.
Anyone else having minor issues? I guess it goes in hand with a first year of a face lift.
The other interesting thing is that when I took it in for the 2k differential oil change that I was originally told was necessary, they told me after 2 days of research that it wasnt needed for the G63. It is a limited slip differential oil change for AMG vehicles and the G63 doesnt have a limited slip diff. So I guess disregard the sticker on the windshield and anyone who tells you that is required.
Last edited by junc45; Jan 9, 2013 at 10:21 AM. Reason: grammar
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I have a G550 2009 and the same issue with the check engine light. Brought it in several time changed the fuel sensor and some other srtuff but never resolved. It only comes when I get a full tank of gas and goes off after I burn off a little gas. 50,000 miles and just ordered the G63. Best truck I ever had by far.
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I had the ESP light come on which also resulted in cruise control (DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC) also failing. Switching off the car resolved that and so far that's the only problem I've had in about 1,000 miles.
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A quite common problem with early model G500 and G55's. Surprised it's still there!
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Have any of you guys exposed your new 2013 G Wagens to rain yet? Two brand new 2013 G550s have been at my local dealer because of a roof leak. One, I think was sold, while the other was fresh off the boat. Just curious what your experience with that is.
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Believe it or not, my G63 has been in rain several times in the past six weeks...we've had a wet winter...by Dubai standards. It's also been power washed a couple of times and so far no leakage issues that I've noticed.
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Nice to hear none of your cars have that problem. My best guess is the sunroof area, but who knows. Wonder why they have leak issues, though, as the roof design + sunroof appears to be the same since the beginning of time for the W463 body G Wagen (since early 90s).
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It's under warranty, no harm in having your dealer connect the diagnostic computer and review any fault codes that may have been logged. Only the G63 has engine start/stop, so your car should not switch off by itself.
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No issues whatsoever,beside being forced to put Winter tires ,since OEM are not All seasons like they used to be( G55) but Summer performance rubber.
Renntech tune done after 1k miles made it into an even more of a beast then before.
She absolutely loves it and threatens divorce at any mention of a new Range Rover....
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This is my issue. I don't want to have a brand new $150k car without warranty because of an ecu upgrade. The warranty in itself is probably worth $20-30k. I don't think it's worth the risk. I'm getting my car from Rallye on LI and the dealer said himself its not worth the risk. The question is does anyone really need a 650 horsepower SUV?
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I have 2013 G63 and I have the same problem there is the diversion of water from the front doors of the car
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