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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Side windows delaminating?

I have an 02 S500. It looks like the side windows are starting to delaminate at the top or leading edge. I am starting to see what looks like air bubbles? Could this really be happening on such a new car. I have seen this on very old cars but never on something this new. Is this a common problem, if so will it be covered under warrenty?
No this does not have any aftermarket tint on it nor has it ever had.
Any help is appreciated.
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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Warranty coverage?

Originally Posted by Cairorex
will it be covered under warrenty?
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If you are still under warranty it should be covered. The trick will be convincing the dealer that it is a problem. Does it get REAL hot where you live?
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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Yes, Very Hot.

Central California summer temps can commonly reach 104...
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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We had a car that develped the same problem in the Florida sun. UV and plastics (laminate layer) don't mix.
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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The windows are covered under warranty, and this isn't what I'd call a rare problem on 220 cars.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mercedestech2
The windows are covered under warranty, and this isn't what I'd call a rare problem on 220 cars.
I have the same problem developing on my 2001 W215. I have the CPO warranty and my factory warranty has expired. Would it be covered under that?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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More common on 215's but yeah 220's also. Covered under factory warranty, probably not CPO though
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