Cold Weather Issues?
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2014 CLA 45 AMG; 2012 GLK 350 4MATIC (totaled); 2009 VW GTI (sold)
Cold Weather Issues?
Has anyone noticed any of the following concerns after a GLK is parked outside in the extreme cold for a period of time:
(1) Brakes squeal like crazy! Especially at low speeds (stop-and-go traffic)
(2) Harmon Kardon sound system sounds faded/distorted upon start up?
(3) Warping of the fuel door
Comments appreciated!
(1) Brakes squeal like crazy! Especially at low speeds (stop-and-go traffic)
(2) Harmon Kardon sound system sounds faded/distorted upon start up?
(3) Warping of the fuel door
Comments appreciated!
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From: Victoria, BC (Calgarian tho)
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this calgary weather is killer! I dont have a glk but due to the cold weather my brakes and suspension are squealing like crazy until they warm up. Also my steering also feels like its stuck in concrete when im trying to get out of a parking spot
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Has anyone noticed any of the following concerns after a GLK is parked outside in the extreme cold for a period of time:
(1) Brakes squeal like crazy! Especially at low speeds (stop-and-go traffic)
(2) Harmon Kardon sound system sounds faded/distorted upon start up?
(3) Warping of the fuel door
Comments appreciated!
(1) Brakes squeal like crazy! Especially at low speeds (stop-and-go traffic)
(2) Harmon Kardon sound system sounds faded/distorted upon start up?
(3) Warping of the fuel door
Comments appreciated!
the stereo system screen display is faded, sound is a bit off
fuel door seems ok
my "check coolant level" light comes on when first starting the GLK. Goes out once vehicle warms up
gotta love the -30c temps
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Has anyone noticed any of the following concerns after a GLK is parked outside in the extreme cold for a period of time:
(1) Brakes squeal like crazy! Especially at low speeds (stop-and-go traffic) (Common on GLK's and can be fixed.)
(2) Harmon Kardon sound system sounds faded/distorted upon start up? (I notice this too. Probably the speakers are too stiff and cannot flex as much.)
(3) Warping of the fuel door (There are a few here who have reported this as well. Normally heat warps things, not cold. Any pix?)
Comments appreciated!
(1) Brakes squeal like crazy! Especially at low speeds (stop-and-go traffic)
(Common on GLK's and can be fixed.)(2) Harmon Kardon sound system sounds faded/distorted upon start up?
(I notice this too. Probably the speakers are too stiff and cannot flex as much.)(3) Warping of the fuel door (There are a few here who have reported this as well. Normally heat warps things, not cold. Any pix?)
Comments appreciated!
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Very very slow
I noticed some similar symptoms.
1. Brake squealing at slow speed (slow down at stop light).
2. Steering wheel feels heavy when first started up.
3. Memory card (CF) is not reading until the car warms up.
1. Brake squealing at slow speed (slow down at stop light).
2. Steering wheel feels heavy when first started up.
3. Memory card (CF) is not reading until the car warms up.
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Don't you all have garages? Does M-B offer block heaters for the Great Frozen White Land?
Makes you wonder, hey? Buy a car tested in Sweden? Or buy a car GROWN in Sweden?
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Very very slow
My GLK is parked in side the garage, but some days it still shows minus degrees, and that's when the CF card refuse to function. 
Have switch back to regular CDs or radio stations
, then 15 minutes later switch back to memory card and it's working again. 
Have switch back to regular CDs or radio stations
, then 15 minutes later switch back to memory card and it's working again.
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Note to self: Use film cameras in Upper Outer Canuckistan in the winter. Eh! LOL!
But seriously. Does the card live in the car? Can't you just take it with you inside?
It's amazing how folks survived back in the Land Before Time. Western Massachusettes. As cold as nearby Canada on occasion. We had a carport. No garage. Dad's car was a 1954 Ford flathead V-8. Electric dipstick & a shop light w/60 watt bulb in the engine valley. Snow tires on the rear. Yours truly was the live in snow removal device. He never missed an appointment with his B-52.
Ain't progress grand?
Wayne
But seriously. Does the card live in the car? Can't you just take it with you inside?
It's amazing how folks survived back in the Land Before Time. Western Massachusettes. As cold as nearby Canada on occasion. We had a carport. No garage. Dad's car was a 1954 Ford flathead V-8. Electric dipstick & a shop light w/60 watt bulb in the engine valley. Snow tires on the rear. Yours truly was the live in snow removal device. He never missed an appointment with his B-52.
Ain't progress grand?
Wayne
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2014 CLA 45 AMG; 2012 GLK 350 4MATIC (totaled); 2009 VW GTI (sold)
Thanks for all the replies, comforting to know I am not alone!
My GLK is parked in a garage at home and then under ground while I am downtown at work. I noticed all these issues for the first time picking up my vehicle from the dealer yesterday, it was parked outdoors in -27degC weather for hours. I must say, I am shocked at all this given my old GTI never had similar issues when outside for extended periods of time, ESPECIALLY this brake issue which appears to be common, MB must be using a certain ceramic brake material that is not ideal for cold climates!
My GLK is parked in a garage at home and then under ground while I am downtown at work. I noticed all these issues for the first time picking up my vehicle from the dealer yesterday, it was parked outdoors in -27degC weather for hours. I must say, I am shocked at all this given my old GTI never had similar issues when outside for extended periods of time, ESPECIALLY this brake issue which appears to be common, MB must be using a certain ceramic brake material that is not ideal for cold climates!
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my fuel door is warping too! and it is not as cold as there. BTW...be careful in driving on snow and watch out for wreckless drivers as my GLK got rear ended yesterday and the AMG bumper is a OMG bumper now!
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Very very slow
I could take them with me but taking in and out too many times I might run into the risk of wear out the contacts, bend the pins which I try to avoid.
I have 6 CDs .... not a big deal.
