This is the kind of work HPS does!
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This is the kind of work HPS does!
Before installing the new Kleemann Supercharger System. Kleemann USA Inc in Colorado Springs is currently correcting all the previous work that was done to my car.
The picture below is only one of many parts found that where broken, either during the installation or after the car was put back to stock. This clearly shows a lack of technical expertise and care in the installation of aftermarket products by HPS. I have a list of other problems caused by the installation of the previous Super Charger system, either during the installation or durning the removal.
The following are items found after Kleemann ran a diagnostic test on my car.
The following systems "failed" the preliminary "short test"
Electronic transmission control
Motor Electronics 2.8
Electronic stability program
Pneumatic equipment
Headlamp range adjustment
Instrument cluster
COMAND unit
I have no reason to believe that Kleeman would intentionally damage any part. Nor would I believe that they would tell me anything that was not accurate.
As the progress continues I will post my findings.
Tim
The picture below is only one of many parts found that where broken, either during the installation or after the car was put back to stock. This clearly shows a lack of technical expertise and care in the installation of aftermarket products by HPS. I have a list of other problems caused by the installation of the previous Super Charger system, either during the installation or durning the removal.
The following are items found after Kleemann ran a diagnostic test on my car.
The following systems "failed" the preliminary "short test"
Electronic transmission control
Motor Electronics 2.8
Electronic stability program
Pneumatic equipment
Headlamp range adjustment
Instrument cluster
COMAND unit
I have no reason to believe that Kleeman would intentionally damage any part. Nor would I believe that they would tell me anything that was not accurate.
As the progress continues I will post my findings.
Tim
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
What is that a picture of and how is it broken?
What is that a picture of and how is it broken?
It is missing the outlet barb- making the entire
variable length intake system non-functional. The "relaxed" or no
vacuum state is like WOT- So you had short intakes all the time.
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M112 (V6) and M113 (V8) engies have dual length intake runners. There is an electronic "switchover valve" that allows a vacuum signal to reach a dash pot which articulates a lever which changes from long runner length to shot. The picture is of the bottom end of the switchover valve. It should have a nipple on the end facing the camera, it does not. Timsers car had a slight bog or surge at approx 3500 RPM at part loads- this is the switchover time. With no vacuum signal reaching the dash pot this system was non-functional.
This problem coupled with various other broken or ill fitting bits and parts on the intake system made the car unable to properly adjust its part load fuel adaptions, run properly, store various ECM fault codes etc.
This problem coupled with various other broken or ill fitting bits and parts on the intake system made the car unable to properly adjust its part load fuel adaptions, run properly, store various ECM fault codes etc.
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From: Rocklin, California
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Originally posted by Tezta
Is Kleemann doing all these corrections free of charge?
Is Kleemann doing all these corrections free of charge?
For example:
The towing company that picked up the car to have the S/C removed broke the Headlamp Range Adjustment Sensor. (Not the shipping company that delivered the car to Kleemann, they used wheel straps not suspension straps) Granted this was not HPS fault, but the car was in their care and they were responsible for anything that happens to the car while they have possession. This would have been easily found if HPS would have ran a diagnostic test as they were suppose to do per our agreement.
FYI, for those of you that have a CLK and this may include other Mercedes Benz models.
Make sure the Towing Company knows how to tow a MB. There is a Headlamp Range Adjustment Sensor located on the right rear Suspension. This sensor is conveniently located where a towing strap would easily fit. When tightening the strap the sensors leveling arm gets pulled to far back and snaps off. The sensor gets a load reading and your lead lights adjust downward not giving you adequate headlight range.
Tim
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Originally posted by MacedoMS
I have a question and I don't want to incite a flame war. Was the HPS installation performed by HPS or an independent dealer/distributor? Thanks!
I have a question and I don't want to incite a flame war. Was the HPS installation performed by HPS or an independent dealer/distributor? Thanks!
Top Line in Burlingame California removed the S/C.
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Originally posted by Timster
Both HPS and a mechanic at a location other than the HPS facility did the work.
Top Line in Burlingame California removed the S/C.
Both HPS and a mechanic at a location other than the HPS facility did the work.
Top Line in Burlingame California removed the S/C.
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Originally posted by amgme
so you dealt w/ Zim? how do u like his work?
so you dealt w/ Zim? how do u like his work?
Even though I asked many times.
Tim
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Originally posted by amgme
hi tim,
i meant zim from topline in burlingame not the HPS folks.
hi tim,
i meant zim from topline in burlingame not the HPS folks.
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Re: This is the kind of work HPS does!
Originally posted by Timster
Before installing the new Kleemann Supercharger System. Kleemann USA Inc in Colorado Springs is currently correcting all the previous work that was done to my car.
The picture below is only one of many parts found that where broken, either during the installation or after the car was put back to stock. This clearly shows a lack of technical expertise and care in the installation of aftermarket products by HPS. I have a list of other problems caused by the installation of the previous Super Charger system, either during the installation or durning the removal.
Before installing the new Kleemann Supercharger System. Kleemann USA Inc in Colorado Springs is currently correcting all the previous work that was done to my car.
The picture below is only one of many parts found that where broken, either during the installation or after the car was put back to stock. This clearly shows a lack of technical expertise and care in the installation of aftermarket products by HPS. I have a list of other problems caused by the installation of the previous Super Charger system, either during the installation or durning the removal.
I don’t get it your happy on one forum but angry on another
Can you please explain?
Here is the quote you made on BNZsport.com:
I have only posted facts and that there was a problem. The problem has been corrected by terms agreed upon by HPS and myself.
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i say give it a break HPS and its affiliates.... its gettin ridiculous... stop this childish game/act... i doubt anyone here is seroiusly interested in your product anyways so stop playing games to defend urself and most importantly stop wasting ppl's valuable time
