Dead GL320!!
04-04-2007, 11:24 AM
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Dead GL320!!
Our GL320 died on us yesterday. Wife was heading out of the neighborhood and it began to sputter and lose power. She was able to drive home but could not make it up our driveway...not enough power. Still waiting to hear from the dealer what the issue is. Less than 1000 miles! 
04-04-2007, 12:08 PM
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Sounds like you may have a similar problem to the one AutoSaurus about 2 months ago... Turned out to be an intercooler hose problem. They actually had to install a redesigned hose because the problem kept occurring.
I will let you read the rest.
Check out these threads...
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164/181774-vance-we-have-problem.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164/182269-vance-we-have-another-problem.html
I will let you read the rest.
Check out these threads...
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164/181774-vance-we-have-problem.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164/182269-vance-we-have-another-problem.html
04-04-2007, 12:45 PM
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Our GL320 died on us yesterday. Wife was heading out of the neighborhood and it began to sputter and lose power. She was able to drive home but could not make it up our driveway...not enough power. Still waiting to hear from the dealer what the issue is. Less than 1000 miles!
04-05-2007, 06:51 AM
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How do I find out my build date? On BMWs it's actually on the vehicle. Anyone know? By the way, Autosaurus, what exactly IS the final answer on this intercooler hose issue. I'm going to the dealer this AM to pick up my "fixed" vehicle.
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04-05-2007, 08:43 AM
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The final fix is a new intercooler hose. Check the other thread for more details. Make sure the dealership just didnt' tighten the clamp but actually replaced the hose with the new one made in February/March.
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04-05-2007, 09:44 AM
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GL320 and C350 on order
Just want to to jump up on the soap box for a moment.....
All one needs to do is a very little amount of research to find what the problem is and what the solution is just in this forum. I just don't see why people go to a "Fan" forum for a great product without a very small amount of research and reading. We are talking about a hose when replaced is a fix. That is it and Autosaurus did a great job of documenting it to everyones benefit. Come on now lets deal with facts and not make mountains out of mole hills. With only 19 posts I'm not stating I'm an expert but by reading just a few posts anyone can find the answer.
PLEASE READ!!
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=181774
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=182269
The GL320 CDI is a great vehicle.
All one needs to do is a very little amount of research to find what the problem is and what the solution is just in this forum. I just don't see why people go to a "Fan" forum for a great product without a very small amount of research and reading. We are talking about a hose when replaced is a fix. That is it and Autosaurus did a great job of documenting it to everyones benefit. Come on now lets deal with facts and not make mountains out of mole hills. With only 19 posts I'm not stating I'm an expert but by reading just a few posts anyone can find the answer.
PLEASE READ!!
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=181774
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=182269
The GL320 CDI is a great vehicle.
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04-15-2007, 05:31 PM
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Actually, Norris, I had read Autosaurus' threads and had a feeling the intercooler hose was the issue. I posted primarily to highlight the fact that MBUSA needs to fix a recurring problem and to share my overall frustration with a very expensive SUV. I had hoped MBUSA had truly fixed the problem, but I am now waiting on the newly engineered hose. Mine was 03/07 build date, BTW, so I had hoped the "new" hose was installed.
My vehicle lost power on the way home last night with the temporary "fix" after less than 100 miles. Hopefully when I take it in tomorrow the new hose will be ready.
Lack of research was not an issue, I assure you! You can come down from your soap box now.
My vehicle lost power on the way home last night with the temporary "fix" after less than 100 miles. Hopefully when I take it in tomorrow the new hose will be ready.
Lack of research was not an issue, I assure you! You can come down from your soap box now.
Just want to to jump up on the soap box for a moment.....
All one needs to do is a very little amount of research to find what the problem is and what the solution is just in this forum. I just don't see why people go to a "Fan" forum for a great product without a very small amount of research and reading. We are talking about a hose when replaced is a fix. That is it and Autosaurus did a great job of documenting it to everyones benefit. Come on now lets deal with facts and not make mountains out of mole hills. With only 19 posts I'm not stating I'm an expert but by reading just a few posts anyone can find the answer.
PLEASE READ!!
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=181774
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=182269
The GL320 CDI is a great vehicle.
All one needs to do is a very little amount of research to find what the problem is and what the solution is just in this forum. I just don't see why people go to a "Fan" forum for a great product without a very small amount of research and reading. We are talking about a hose when replaced is a fix. That is it and Autosaurus did a great job of documenting it to everyones benefit. Come on now lets deal with facts and not make mountains out of mole hills. With only 19 posts I'm not stating I'm an expert but by reading just a few posts anyone can find the answer.
PLEASE READ!!
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=181774
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=182269
The GL320 CDI is a great vehicle.
04-15-2007, 06:15 PM
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Also your dealer should be held responsible for doing a "fix" that has been documented as unworkable with MB when AS (and others) dealt with it in Jan. I sure as hell hope the factory has no more of the faulty hoses and is now installing the proper part!
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Actually, Norris, I had read Autosaurus' threads and had a feeling the intercooler hose was the issue. I posted primarily to highlight the fact that MBUSA needs to fix a recurring problem and to share my overall frustration with a very expensive SUV. I had hoped MBUSA had truly fixed the problem, but I am now waiting on the newly engineered hose. Mine was 03/07 build date, BTW, so I had hoped the "new" hose was installed.
My vehicle lost power on the way home last night with the temporary "fix" after less than 100 miles. Hopefully when I take it in tomorrow the new hose will be ready.
Lack of research was not an issue, I assure you! You can come down from your soap box now.
My vehicle lost power on the way home last night with the temporary "fix" after less than 100 miles. Hopefully when I take it in tomorrow the new hose will be ready.
Lack of research was not an issue, I assure you! You can come down from your soap box now.
And Norris........why are you objecting to someone posting? Sure there have been other posts on the subject, but, the traffic on this forum is sooooo light that it's nice to see some activity even if it rehashes old issues! Now if you want to see a forum that has an overload......I am a member of the Corvette forum and the traffic is huge and time can be greatly saved by a little research. Just my opinion......but I encourage all to post whatever questions they have ....... it keeps us "enlivened" so to speak!
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And Norris........why are you objecting to someone posting? Sure there have been other posts on the subject, but, the traffic on this forum is sooooo light that it's nice to see some activity even if it rehashes old issues! Now if you want to see a forum that has an overload......I am a member of the Corvette forum and the traffic is huge and time can be greatly saved by a little research. Just my opinion......but I encourage all to post whatever questions they have ....... it keeps us "enlivened" so to speak!
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And Norris........why are you objecting to someone posting? Sure there have been other posts on the subject, but, the traffic on this forum is sooooo light that it's nice to see some activity even if it rehashes old issues! Now if you want to see a forum that has an overload......I am a member of the Corvette forum and the traffic is huge and time can be greatly saved by a little research. Just my opinion......but I encourage all to post whatever questions they have ....... it keeps us "enlivened" so to speak!
