problems with my S550, anyone else care to share.
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2012 CLS63 PP
It took them about six months to finally figure it out that the drive shaft had a vibration problem; it had to be replaced. I had to get Mercedes Benz involved. The dealership had me buy three sets of wheels and tires. They also said the vibration was an acceptable amount (WTF)
But yes, Just as you said, it starts at around 45 mph or so and then its a ride in a washing machine.
But yes, Just as you said, it starts at around 45 mph or so and then its a ride in a washing machine.
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From: Maryland
2007 S550 & 2009 CL63 AMG & 2009 BMW 328i Convertible
I was just happy to have my car running right.
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2012 CLS63 PP
Well here goes the comical end of it. After changing bushings and bearings then finally changing the drive shaft after I insisted the the MB tech suggested, They finally called me and said the car was ready. They gave me a list of all that was changed and said they could do no more. I drove it and the vibration was finally gone. For some reason they didn't want to acknowledge that it was the drive shaft. Until today they will not say the vibration went away after the drive shaft was replaced.
I was just happy to have my car running right.
I was just happy to have my car running right.
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2007 S550, 2003 996 Turbo, 2007 QX56
Just a quick update that they replaced the two front bushings and now the car rides excellent at all speeds.. the service advisor said the bushings where weak and there was a service bulletin for some '07 550's..
I'm very happy now..
I'm very happy now..
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From: New Jersey/New York
S550, 2006 Range Rover Sports Supercharged
Having the shaking problem also. I'll have my driveshaft checked out. This is the last mercedes vehicle i'll own. Every other month it's something new.
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2011 S550
2011 S550 fails to start
I have a 2011 S550. I know for sure it sat for weeks without use prior to buying it from the dealer. Prior leaser reported "hard starting". I have a recurring "dead battery" like failure where the car won't start. Dealer has been good, but baffled. The main battery, starter, alternator, regulator, and several modules have been changed.
When the dealer gives it back with a good charge, its weeks before it has the issue, then it fails to start 3-4 times a week. Jump it, drive it, starts for a few times, then fails again.
This past time, the car was dead. Turn the key fob, no dash board, and very few clicks. When the roadside tech connected the portable jump cables, the car fired right up like there was no battery issue at all.
No one knows what to do.
Any ideas? Anyone know if the battery control module might cause this? Other component that on command to start could be shorting the battery?
Thanks.
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2011 S550
Thanks. The dealer still has it so I sent him a note to verify both sets of battery cables and the batery control module. Of course he said they already checked them. I'll verify myself when I get it back.
