GLE issues
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
Lowering when exiting
I’m reading the manual and it does seem like that is the design. On page 223 it says to set it you need to be driving less than 20 mph, go to home>settings>quick access, turn lower when getting in on (which is a misrepresentation of what happens) and it then lowers the car, like right then and there, not when you stop the ca. And THEN the car raises only when you start it again and drive faster than 20 mph.
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2020 GLE
Seems to be pretty poorly implemented. It should raise and lower similar to how the seat and steering wheel moves to facilitate ease of entry and exit.
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GLE 350
Faint Buzzing Noise from A/C control panel
There is a faint buzzing noise (sounds like white noise) coming from the a/c control panel - anyone have any insight on whether this is typical for MB vehicles? I am new to the MB family - purchased my 2020 GLE 350 3 weeks ago (< 700 miles).
I noticed it last night on my way home - music was off and windows rolled up. The buzzing continues after the vehicle is turned off too.
TIA!
I noticed it last night on my way home - music was off and windows rolled up. The buzzing continues after the vehicle is turned off too.
TIA!
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From: FL
GLE 450 And some not MB cars
There is a faint buzzing noise (sounds like white noise) coming from the a/c control panel - anyone have any insight on whether this is typical for MB vehicles? I am new to the MB family - purchased my 2020 GLE 350 3 weeks ago (< 700 miles).
I noticed it last night on my way home - music was off and windows rolled up. The buzzing continues after the vehicle is turned off too.
TIA!
I noticed it last night on my way home - music was off and windows rolled up. The buzzing continues after the vehicle is turned off too.
TIA!
I haven't noticed that yet, could it be Vehicle noise compensation (VNC) from the speaker?
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GLE300d
Hi from Slovenia (EU). I decided to join as I have some problems that some others are also experiencing. I have GLE 300d with approx. 15000km. Currently two major problems:
1. AC doesn't work properly. Its blowing hot air unless you choose lower temperature setting. Very very annoying.
2. All kind of "xxx inoperative" messages that come and go randomly.
Still waiting for MB to fix these problems.
1. AC doesn't work properly. Its blowing hot air unless you choose lower temperature setting. Very very annoying.
2. All kind of "xxx inoperative" messages that come and go randomly.
Still waiting for MB to fix these problems.
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20 GLE on order, 17 GLC 300 4M, Ducati 1299R
There is a faint buzzing noise (sounds like white noise) coming from the a/c control panel - anyone have any insight on whether this is typical for MB vehicles? I am new to the MB family - purchased my 2020 GLE 350 3 weeks ago (< 700 miles).
I noticed it last night on my way home - music was off and windows rolled up. The buzzing continues after the vehicle is turned off too.
TIA!
I noticed it last night on my way home - music was off and windows rolled up. The buzzing continues after the vehicle is turned off too.
TIA!
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From: Boise
2024 GMC Canyon Denali..... 2018 Audi SQ5
Is anyone else having random issues with functions that work and then don’t but then start working again. I won’t list everything but here are some examples.
1. My center touchpad quit working with Android Auto and seldom worked with Mercedes functions. After a week it has pretty much started working again but not with AA. Wheel touchpads both work great.
2. Windshield wipers started a swipe or two each time the car started...after a week back to normal.
3. My console switch would raise the car but not lower it except occasionally it would lower and then raise back up. Now either up or down it lowers and then raises back up. The weirder thing it keeps repeating up and down multiple times until I get a message that the Compressor is Cooling, apparently it shuts down when hot.
4. My folding mirrors have reset to on 5 times. Started this after 3 months staying off.
There are a bunch more and my dealer sent off my list to MB Tech support 2 weeks ago. Still waiting for an answer. My dealer checked my AC vent lines a month ago and said no kinks.
1. My center touchpad quit working with Android Auto and seldom worked with Mercedes functions. After a week it has pretty much started working again but not with AA. Wheel touchpads both work great.
2. Windshield wipers started a swipe or two each time the car started...after a week back to normal.
3. My console switch would raise the car but not lower it except occasionally it would lower and then raise back up. Now either up or down it lowers and then raises back up. The weirder thing it keeps repeating up and down multiple times until I get a message that the Compressor is Cooling, apparently it shuts down when hot.
4. My folding mirrors have reset to on 5 times. Started this after 3 months staying off.
There are a bunch more and my dealer sent off my list to MB Tech support 2 weeks ago. Still waiting for an answer. My dealer checked my AC vent lines a month ago and said no kinks.
Last edited by Ron.s; Aug 30, 2019 at 08:11 PM.
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A220
For #2, I've seen similar on my A220. It's only happened when parking outdoors and I attributed it to dust/pollen obscuring the camera. In other words, it doesn't always happen but when it does I see a fine film of something that it clears away.
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GLE300d
New issue. Car has problem with shifter. It happens that it doesnt want to shift into Drive. We had to disconnect battery in order to be able to shift normally again. Interestingly when this happened, windshield wipers started working on their own, you couldnt turn them OFF !??!?
And it still happens few times a day (shifter problem), just not in most serious form like it did during the weekend. When this happens, screen is also showing all sorts of this and that inoperative errors. MB has serious issues with this model. Maybe they will recall early builds...
And it still happens few times a day (shifter problem), just not in most serious form like it did during the weekend. When this happens, screen is also showing all sorts of this and that inoperative errors. MB has serious issues with this model. Maybe they will recall early builds...
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From: Lake Oswego, OR
2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
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From: Lake Oswego, OR
2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
New issue. Car has problem with shifter. It happens that it doesnt want to shift into Drive. We had to disconnect battery in order to be able to shift normally again. Interestingly when this happened, windshield wipers started working on their own, you couldnt turn them OFF !??!?
And it still happens few times a day (shifter problem), just not in most serious form like it did during the weekend. When this happens, screen is also showing all sorts of this and that inoperative errors. MB has serious issues with this model. Maybe they will recall early builds...
And it still happens few times a day (shifter problem), just not in most serious form like it did during the weekend. When this happens, screen is also showing all sorts of this and that inoperative errors. MB has serious issues with this model. Maybe they will recall early builds...
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From: Boise
2024 GMC Canyon Denali..... 2018 Audi SQ5
I met yesterday with the Mercedes Service Manager and the Shop Foreman. There is a TSB for your problem referring to kinked AC drain lines that can cause the vehicle to go in to limp mode and or not start. I have noticed that there is zero condensation draining from mine after I park it. I spread paper in my garage and after a 30 minute drive with full AC, I parked over the paper. Not a drop of water so mine must have a kinked drain and that could be contributing to my unique issues. If water reaches electrical components or a control module it might cause a short circuit or ground a live circuit. I haven’t had any major problems but have the tools to disconnect the battery if I do!
There are also quite a few new updates (some just out this week) to various components including MBUX and even the Key Fob. So much for OTA updates....all of these have to be performed by the dealer. I had to wait until the 16th for an appointment since I am leaving town soon. Will post results in two weeks.
There are also quite a few new updates (some just out this week) to various components including MBUX and even the Key Fob. So much for OTA updates....all of these have to be performed by the dealer. I had to wait until the 16th for an appointment since I am leaving town soon. Will post results in two weeks.
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
NHTSA complaints
You can report safety-related complaints here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls#vehicle
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20202 GLE350W4
Check the air conditioning drain hoses under Recall Campaign #2019080005
I met yesterday with the Mercedes Service Manager and the Shop Foreman. There is a TSB for your problem referring to kinked AC drain lines that can cause the vehicle to go in to limp mode and or not start. I have noticed that there is zero condensation draining from mine after I park it. I spread paper in my garage and after a 30 minute drive with full AC, I parked over the paper. Not a drop of water so mine must have a kinked drain and that could be contributing to my unique issues. If water reaches electrical components or a control module it might cause a short circuit or ground a live circuit. I haven’t had any major problems but have the tools to disconnect the battery if I do!
There are also quite a few new updates (some just out this week) to various components including MBUX and even the Key Fob. So much for OTA updates....all of these have to be performed by the dealer. I had to wait until the 16th for an appointment since I am leaving town soon. Will post results in two weeks.
There are also quite a few new updates (some just out this week) to various components including MBUX and even the Key Fob. So much for OTA updates....all of these have to be performed by the dealer. I had to wait until the 16th for an appointment since I am leaving town soon. Will post results in two weeks.
"DAG determined that on certain MY 2020 GLE-Class vehicles, (167 platform) the air conditioning drain hoses might be incorrectly installed in the vehicle...."
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GLE 450 And some not MB cars
Recently I experiencing some AC problem. like other member on this forum, the AC not working unless i turn the AC to LOW. If not low, even 60, its blow hot air. Sometimes I restart the car it fixed, sometime its not. Will call in today let them have a check.
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GLE, R8, MYP
will try disconnecting the battery and go from there
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GLE, R8, MYP
So car would turn on, but not start. MBUX working. Multiple error messages - "Blind Spot Assist inoperative," "Parking brake," "Malfunction - see Owner's manual." Jump start did nothing. Disconnecting and reconnecting battery got it started again (when in doubt, reboot!). At the dealer now; will report back. Hopefully, just a software issue.
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
Rebooting by disconnecting battery
- Raise drivers seat all the way up and forward.
- Remove the plastic cover in the floor.
- Remove the negative battery terminal briefly using a 10mm wrench.
- Reverse the procedure.
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2023 E450 Cabriolet, 2019 F150 Platinum, 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T
This is really terrible 
Pretty sure if I told my wife to carry a wrench to reboot her car she would just trade it in and be done with it...
Pretty sure if I told my wife to carry a wrench to reboot her car she would just trade it in and be done with it...
Last edited by mrmotoguzzi00; Dec 9, 2019 at 11:43 AM.
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GLE, R8, MYP
Thank you!
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2020 GLE450 4Matic AMG-Line
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2020 X7 xDrive40i, 2016 X3 sDrive28i
Maybe someone can come up with a quick disconnect switch that can be installed on the cable connecting the battery. Could make a pretty penny if enough folks have issues 
