Ignition switch service campaign
05-02-2013, 02:34 PM
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Ignition switch service campaign
Service Campaign 2013040001 – 2011-2012 models 164, X164, 251due to supplier electronic ignition switch (EIS) may lead to no start condition when turning key dealer will replace EIS. Approximately 11,067 vehicles affected. Have dealer check VMI to see if your vehicle is included.
05-09-2021, 03:17 AM
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Service Campaign 2013040001 – 2011-2012 models 164, X164, 251due to supplier electronic ignition switch (EIS) may lead to no start condition when turning key dealer will replace EIS. Approximately 11,067 vehicles affected. Have dealer check VMI to see if your vehicle is included.
Anyone on here ever get Mercedes Benz to take care of this using this Service Campaign?
05-10-2021, 04:19 PM
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Well that's that....my VIN didn't come up as covered under this service campaign.
Strange that when I called around to Indy shops one told me even if it was the EIS that needed replacement that Mercedes Benz won't sell him the part. But other shops are quoting me ~$1100-$1300 for this repair.
Strange that when I called around to Indy shops one told me even if it was the EIS that needed replacement that Mercedes Benz won't sell him the part. But other shops are quoting me ~$1100-$1300 for this repair.
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05-10-2021, 07:05 PM
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So the shop called back and the EIS needs replacing, $1395. I'm wondering why so expensive? I can't image the part being only a few hundred dollars and this guy replaced the damn thing and reprogrammed the ignition switch in 4 minutes!!! So I don't see a huge amount of labor going into this replacement.
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05-11-2021, 02:32 PM
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MB has an elaborate bureaucracy and record keeping established to manage and protect your security with respect to spare keys, ignition switches, etc. Your fee for this is recovered in the parts price.
