arch85

Does anyone else have this issue on their GLC / GLC Coupes? It feels kind of hard to push up or down, and does so with a loud "click"

I do not remember it being like this when I test drove the car .. (mine is a custom build)

Every other car I have ever driven has been so smooth, this just feels awkward! Maybe MB wants me to learn how to drive like a Bostonian without turn signals?

decorily

Haven't noticed any issue with mine.
Sounds like when you try to put the indicator on when the steering wheel is just in the position where it wants to cancel the indicator.....if you get my drift! !

Edit..Don't know about Bostonians but you should try driving in Paris!!!!

ajmtbm

i definitely find it more difficult to push up and down than other cars. i thought it was very stiff when i first got it - now either i got used to it or it loosened a bit. it definitely has a "solid" feel to it...

Vaboy

+1

I've complained about his to my wife, compared to how her '17 BMW X3 feels... smooth as glass! I think I'm like you, arch85. Made me not want to use it at first.

I don't know if I'm getting used to it or it's getting broken in a little. Thanks for reminding me how annoying it is (or maybe was)!

Funny how you wonder sometimes, if something bugs you, "is it just me". Turns out it usually isn't!

ted_jane

I haven't notice any issues with the turn signal arm, but I did notice when in Rome that they drive like Bostonians, or is it that Bostonians drive like Romans? It seems like in both cities, drivers ignore the lane markers and consider the lane to be where ever the car is pointed at any given moment.

larrypmyers

Definitely requires a firm touch.

ajmtbm

Is a firm feel typical of MB vehicles? While such a firm touch was surprising to me at first I just assumed that was the intent. Definitely makes me think quality and long lasting.

Philamg

No different to any other manufacturer on mine!.

arch85

Thank you everyone! I guess this is just one of those "as designed" flaws ...

Really wish it was as smooth as the distronic knob! Either way, I guess I'll get used to it over time Went on a long drive today and it didn't bother me quite as much as I thought it might, so maybe I'll forget this issue ever existed

larrypmyers

While it's not my favorite thing about my GLC it is better than a 98 Pontiac Firebird I had that when actuated felt like it was breaking off.

takeapieandrun

It definitely seems stiffer than most other cars I've driven. Although I didn't think of it as an issue at all. Much better to be stiff and feel "solid" than to be flimsy, imo.

JamieG74

Yes, I have the same issue with a 2018 GLA. Had it for 3 months and one of the things that bothers me is the indicator arm especially when I signal left (down) it makes a bit of a clunky sound and is quite some distance to go down if you get what I mean. I usually just give a soft indicator as it seems such an effort to go the whole way.
is there anyway around this? I am sure this is not the case with all MBs but somehow the arm is not set up right. Past cars have had a very soft type action and surprised for Mercedes to have it this way.

mikapen

Sounds broken.

JamieG74

I will investigate further.

If anyone else has had same issue and had it rectified I would be interested to hear your outcome.