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06-19-2019, 03:03 PM
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2024 Mercedes GLE 63 S..... 2018 Audi SQ5
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.
I had a passing thought that this could happen to me the day mine didn’t shut down after I opened the door. It only happened once but nothing worked until I turned it back on and then shut it off again. The engine wasn’t running but it stayed in accessory mode. Remember that there were around 30,000 parked in Alabama for a rumored electrical problem. Computers.....
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06-19-2019, 07:58 PM
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New GLE is down
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.
06-19-2019, 08:49 PM
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Update: "Voltage issue - they're working on it." Did get a brand new bare bones GLE 350 as a loaner. The 350 is not as bad as I imagined. Reasonable pickup and steel spring suspension firm, but not too much. Engine sounds a little coarse compared to the six, naturally.
06-20-2019, 10:31 AM
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maybe not a technical issue, but a minor annoyance - in the rain the front radar sensors seem to get "dirty" so the car automatically cuts off the crash avoidance system
06-20-2019, 10:37 AM
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Not a new thing with the radar, my '12 ML63 did the same thing... heavy rain and a lot of stuff says disabled... but comes right back when the rain lets up....
06-20-2019, 02:53 PM
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Update: "Voltage issue - they're working on it." Did get a brand new bare bones GLE 350 as a loaner. The 350 is not as bad as I imagined. Reasonable pickup and steel spring suspension firm, but not too much. Engine sounds a little coarse compared to the six, naturally.
06-20-2019, 05:33 PM
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Dead GLE 450
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.
Update 6/19: "Voltage issue - they're working on it." Did get a brand new bare bones GLE 350 as a loaner. The 350 is not as bad as I imagined. Reasonable pickup and steel spring suspension firm, but not too much. Engine sounds a little coarse compared to the six, naturally.
06-21-2019, 01:53 PM
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06-21-2019, 06:57 PM
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New GLE is down
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.
Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon;
Update 6/19: "Voltage issue - they're working on it." Did get a brand new bare bones GLE 350 as a loaner. The 350 is not as bad as I imagined. Reasonable pickup and steel spring suspension firm, but not too much. Engine sounds a little coarse compared to the six, naturally.
Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon;
Update 6/20: They're still doing diagnostics. They've opened a case to work with the MB engineers. Adviser says it's related to voltage and continues to think it's something minor.
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06-21-2019, 10:30 PM
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I'm havig a ton of issues with keyless go not "locking" doors. After a service call they think the keys are going to sleep and not waking up. Sure enough, if I just up and down before I try to lock the doors at the handle IT WORKS. So, how many of you out there are having to jump up and down to lock your doors!? This is rediculous.
06-21-2019, 10:34 PM
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I had tried this before by shaking the key instead of jumping up and down and it worked every time. It’s crazy but I repeated the shaking several times in the last week. Door won’t lock....back up & take key fob from pocket- shake it and hold as far from car as possible while stretching with other hand to unlock. Works without fail??. I don’t know how the key fob can go to sleep when it’s been in use a few minutes earlier, maybe the fob is defective. I keep forgetting to switch with my wife to see if hers works any different.
06-21-2019, 10:37 PM
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Mine chattered from day one and after I tried Rain X there was no difference and no improvement after driving two days in mostly rain. Applied an alcohol wash after soap and water to remove the Rain X. Tonight I did the Steel Wool and could feel resistance so hope that works. There was something sticky on my windshield even after several hand washes and numerous windex washes. I’m wondering if some glue residue from the shipping material remained on the windshield.
06-21-2019, 10:42 PM
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Wiper issues
Mine chattered from day one and after I tried Rain X there was no difference and no improvement after driving two days in mostly rain. Applied an alcohol wash after soap and water to remove the Rain X. Tonight I did the Steel Wool and could feel resistance so hope that works. There was something sticky on my windshield even after several hand washes and numerous windex washes. I’m wondering if some glue residue from the shipping material remained on the windshield.
06-22-2019, 07:43 AM
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RainX is crap which will eventually eat through plastic / rubber / silicone and cause it to deteriorate. It is very possible that you dealer has washed the vehicle prior to delivery, and has covered it with either the latter or some other type of repellent and hence the initial chatter. At least that was my case with a few vehicles I took delivery of in the past. Had to wash the windshield & wipers thoroughly and manually, chatter was always gone afterwards.
06-22-2019, 11:16 AM
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My wife just called (I'm at work) and reports that she had trouble getting the car started earlier and now she's got a flashing "engine light" and the car is shaking.
One week old today...looks like we're headed back to the dealer
One week old today...looks like we're headed back to the dealer
06-22-2019, 11:27 AM
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06-22-2019, 02:26 PM
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sorry to hear that, hope they can fix it quick. please keep us updated
06-22-2019, 05:27 PM
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