Looks like it’s my turn
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AMG’scareMight add the GLE 63 S & GLE 580 that share the same battery. As I recall my GLE 450 had a .9 kWh Lithium vs the slightly larger 1 kWh on the AMG’s. I don’t recall anyone with a V8 failing but they share the same EQ power train so should have the same risk?
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Check recent X167 forum thread (GLS580/63 included): https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...lfunction.html
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I just got a text from my SA and he said the battery came in this morning and that they have begun work and he will keep me posted. I started receiving messages from the MB Connect app saying the vehicle was left unlocked, low starter battery and even that a new software update is available. It's a start!
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I just got a text from my SA and he said the battery came in this morning and that they have begun work and he will keep me posted. I started receiving messages from the MB Connect app saying the vehicle was left unlocked, low starter battery and even that a new software update is available. It's a start!
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If this Xentry Tip is related to this issue, it might explain why it can take multiple trips to service. Notice the number of possible error codes, many diagnostic checks for the 48V system. (Hadn’t seen this on the forum yet, my apologies if it’s already been posted.)
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...84357-9999.pdf
Also, I found someone has filed a class action lawsuit in NJ with a complaint that sounds like this issue.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...84357-9999.pdf
Also, I found someone has filed a class action lawsuit in NJ with a complaint that sounds like this issue.
Includes all model series CLS 257, E class 213 and 238, GLE and GLS 167, with code B01 - also listed series 290 which I am unfamiliar with.
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Yes, thanks. I also don't recall seeing any V8's.
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2024 GMC Canyon Denali..... 2018 Audi SQ5
I decided to file my battery failure as a safety issue with the NHTSA. It’s a little bit of a pain since my VIN didn’t work, so I had to call them. It might help get faster resolution if the safety factor is reported by those of us with a failure. If the battery failed in busy Freeway traffic or in Winter in a remote location it will be more than an inconvenience. I also reported the Stop Sign issue with misreads creating unexpected braking in Distronic.
If anyone else wants to pile on…..
https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem#vehicle
If anyone else wants to pile on…..
https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem#vehicle
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I'm back up and running. I just hope it doesn't happen again. The service advisor had another car towed in today for the same problem. I asked again and confirmed that he has seen many of them, but he claims none have come back a second time after the "fix".
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For me it was running great the day before (I drove it 200 miles on Saturday) and then on Sunday I hopped in to go wash it and it wouldn’t start.
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Reportedly, at least in most cases, the 48 volt failure doesn’t shut off the engine if it happens while driving. The car goes into limp mode almost-as bad though. You might have time to get to the side of the road or drive a short distance. But since the Coolant pump is 48 volt driven it will stop cooling so you aren’t going very far…at best! Only Mercedes knows if there is one cause and how that factors into drive ability. When they die while parked they seem totally dead…no jump start-locked in park.
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Took Management’s car in today for a couple of warranty items. (E350). Spent a little time talking to my SA, SA Mgr and shop foreman, all separately and in different parts of the facility . Discussed 48v battery issue. They all claimed the issue was a bad batch of batteries primarily affecting 2020s which didn’t compute for me. They had one day in Jan or February where they took in 4 in one day. They also had an issue with a GLS. They claim to have no issues in months and of the batteries replaced (no work arounds, only total replacement), not one has come back. They also have the parts for the wind noise issue and claim all new builds have corrected mirror. Just reporting what they told me. I am not in a position to judge the accuracy of their comments. At this point, I’ll wait for my delivery unless they delete more options. I was told by Sales Mgr that AR is not going to be an option on 22s which sounds odd to me.
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2024 GMC Canyon Denali..... 2018 Audi SQ5
Took Management’s car in today for a couple of warranty items. (E350). Spent a little time talking to my SA, SA Mgr and shop foreman, all separately and in different parts of the facility . Discussed 48v battery issue. They all claimed the issue was a bad batch of batteries primarily affecting 2020s which didn’t compute for me. They had one day in Jan or February where they took in 4 in one day. They also had an issue with a GLS. They claim to have no issues in months and of the batteries replaced (no work arounds, only total replacement), not one has come back. They also have the parts for the wind noise issue and claim all new builds have corrected mirror. Just reporting what they told me. I am not in a position to judge the accuracy of their comments. At this point, I’ll wait for my delivery unless they delete more options. I was told by Sales Mgr that AR is not going to be an option on 22s which sounds odd to me.
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Distronic is part of Driver Assistance package? They never said a thing about losing that option. Only dash cam and AR. I thought distronic was used for cruise control and used radar in grill, not camera.
Last edited by Imanone; Aug 4, 2021 at 10:19 PM.
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I couldn’t order the Driver Assistance Package & then they took Augmented away but still left the Dash Cam. Without a Camera I’m not sure how the Dash Cam would work so assume it was a mistake.😬. Maybe your order is still OK with DAP but it wouldn’t hurt to have them run your accepted build to see if it’s still there. I think it was May when my Dealer said DAP was NA on all GLE’s, probably other models too.
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I couldn’t order the Driver Assistance Package & then they took Augmented away but still left the Dash Cam. Without a Camera I’m not sure how the Dash Cam would work so assume it was a mistake.😬. Maybe your order is still OK with DAP but it wouldn’t hurt to have them run your accepted build to see if it’s still there. I think it was May when my Dealer said DAP was NA on all GLE’s, probably other models too.
