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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 02:17 AM
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GL550 hesitation on start up
does anyone else with a GL550 experience a hesitation when starting the car?

i've noticed a hesitation and the dealer hasn't been able to figure out what is causing it.

if anyone has had a similar issue, and a fix was done can you please share details.

thanks.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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I was having the same issues with my 2008 Gl550 and just changed the battery for an interstate battery and no more issues.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by r1_2fast4u
I was having the same issues with my 2008 Gl550 and just changed the battery for an interstate battery and no more issues.
Thanks. Battery was replaced under warranty with a new one, but the issue is still there.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Thanks. Battery was replaced under warranty with a new one, but the issue is still there.
Ask your dealer to check the coils going to the spark plugs.
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Just in case anyone has a similar issue, dealer replaced the starter motor and now its starting up fine and actually turns over much quicker.
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New AGM and auxiliary batteries went in today. Let's hope this staves off a starter replacement anytime soon. Free install was great!
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