GL 450 shut off in the middle of the road
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GL 450 shut off in the middle of the road
Second time in last 10 mos. this has happened. Seems like the throttle has serious lag, then x-mas tree lights and then battery dead. Flat bedded.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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2011 GL450
That is very scary! I am having major battery issues myself, but have not had it shut off while driving. Great, one more thing to worry about 
My car is only 3 months old and has been in 4 times for the battery. I hope someone can chime in and help you out.
My car is only 3 months old and has been in 4 times for the battery. I hope someone can chime in and help you out.
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2002 BMW 330i, and GL 450
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164/232777-gl-shut-off-middle-road.html
No need to start a second thread. I've had this problem myself.
No need to start a second thread. I've had this problem myself.
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2008 GL 320 CDI
I had this same problem with two ML 350's and there are never any fault codes present. I listed my experience on the ML message board under "Goodbye Mercedes". Everyone who experiences this issue needs to post a complaint on the NHTSA website so that data can be gathered to force Mercedes to confront this issue (which seems to be only truck related). The link ishttp://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm. The form is easy to fill out.
Aside from being an issue that could have seriously injured my daughter I own a 2008 GL320 that could be susceptible to the same issue. I will certainly be watching for any shut down issues on my vehicle from now own.
Aside from being an issue that could have seriously injured my daughter I own a 2008 GL320 that could be susceptible to the same issue. I will certainly be watching for any shut down issues on my vehicle from now own.
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GL 320cdi, Chevrolet Avalanchero, GLE 350 (on order)
Yes,this is very scary, indeed. I had a similar thing happen to me, right after I picked mine up, and found that I had just nudged the pile of keys on my ring with my knee. Took everything but my house and office key off, and has been easy sailing since. Good Luck!
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Dealership replaced fuel senders and fuel sensors and fuel pump and recoded rear SAM.
Guage showed 1/2 tank of gas when it was actually empty--thuis the stall out.
Hopefully this takes care of the situation. I will watch the mileage to fill everytime it hits 250 miloes since last fill-up to play it safe.
Guage showed 1/2 tank of gas when it was actually empty--thuis the stall out.
Hopefully this takes care of the situation. I will watch the mileage to fill everytime it hits 250 miloes since last fill-up to play it safe.
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Back in the shop
Guage was fluctuating all over the place, the mileage to empty counter was like a rollercoaster. They supposedly now said electronics and replaced the whole rear SAM module and a few other things. Keeping the faith...
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GL450 (Alabaster White/Black Interior)
Dealership replaced fuel senders and fuel sensors and fuel pump and recoded rear SAM.
Guage showed 1/2 tank of gas when it was actually empty--thuis the stall out.
Hopefully this takes care of the situation. I will watch the mileage to fill everytime it hits 250 miloes since last fill-up to play it safe.
Guage showed 1/2 tank of gas when it was actually empty--thuis the stall out.
Hopefully this takes care of the situation. I will watch the mileage to fill everytime it hits 250 miloes since last fill-up to play it safe.
That's an interesting point on the gas guage. I put 20 gallons in yesterday and the guage was just below half. I guess these guages are not that accurate.
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I could never figure out how much gas was left in the tank by the guage...1/2 full and it would take 16 or 17 gallons sometimes. Must be controlled by the stars or Tri-Stars.
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2004 RX330, 2008 Scion xB, 2001 Honda Insight Hybrid, 2010 Toyot Prius v ATP
There's something they tell us when we fly an aircraft, like a Cessna; the only time you can trust the fuel indicator is when it reads empty. Otherwise, measure and calculate it yourself! Not very practical in a car, though, is it?
