Check engine
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Check engine
Hi all,
I have a check engine light on (amber/yellow).
I have not noticed any issues with the car.
I tried contacting MB dealers but they are all super busy (long wait).
Is there a way to get some info about the problem from dashboard or phone apps?
The car has cell connection service … why can’t MB or me customer get info remotely about the issue ?
I am planning a 1300 miles drive and would prefer to know before hand if this is something that might show up as bigger problem when doing that amount of miles.
TIA
Michelangelo
I have a check engine light on (amber/yellow).
I have not noticed any issues with the car.
I tried contacting MB dealers but they are all super busy (long wait).
Is there a way to get some info about the problem from dashboard or phone apps?
The car has cell connection service … why can’t MB or me customer get info remotely about the issue ?
I am planning a 1300 miles drive and would prefer to know before hand if this is something that might show up as bigger problem when doing that amount of miles.
TIA
Michelangelo
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W212 E63S Wagon - GSL580 - E63 - E350 - C300
Solid light is FAR better than a flashing light. That said, most any autoparts store will be able to tell you what the codes are and go from there. For a solid light in general a typical OBDC scanner will get you going for the time being.
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Yes the light is solid …
I am in Italy, Milano. This city closes for holidays on august , and the few that stay open are fully booked.
I already tried an auto parts store, they are also booked.
That is why I started wandering if it was possible to find out about the issue from the dashboard.
I already tried an auto parts store, they are also booked.
That is why I started wandering if it was possible to find out about the issue from the dashboard.
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