2014CL600

My sound system isn’t working, my media isn’t working, my info in the speedo isn’t working. Back to the dealer for a replacement system I guess. Anyone experienced this?

DaveW68

Sounds like you may need a battery replacement.

2014CL600

main battery is only 6 months old. My CD changer will not eject any discs and I have dashes in between my RPM and speedo and the display on the heads up only shows speed no directions as well as the MERCEDES logo stays on a very long time. Everything works except the sound system (radio does work, just not the rest of the sound system) and the phone will not work, nothing loads. I can't get the buttons to respond to any commands. The "Hill Hold" works perfectly, ( that's usually is the tell tale that the secondary battery is bad).

Katie22

Time for a AV reset. IF I recall you hold the CD Eject button down for roughly 20 seconds and that resets the system. HAd this happen ONCE on my Maybach and ONCE on my AMG GTc and both times the reset solved the problem and it has never returned.

SW20S

Had that happen the other day on my 2020. Holding down the power button reset it and it was fine

2012 merc amg

These cars can be kind of quirky sometimes, my car has been loosing the seat massager function on both driver and passenger after the car is running for a while and then you stop and turn off the car and restart it and it works fine, strange. I guess next oil change in 5K miles I'll mention it so they can tell me everything is normal, lol. At least a problem like the whole display going down they cant say that is normal, but sounds like the car is out of warrantee though. I guess thats why nobody wants to own these cars out of warranty. I wonder how many dealers have just reset something and then say they replaced some module or something and charged $2500.00?.

2014CL600

Did the reset 3 times, still no media content and there are dashes in the display between my speedo and my RPM gauge, as well as on the heads up display ( only the speedo shows on the heads up, no directions). No audio and only the radio works. The map shows but the media button is dead and I can't access anything to do with the infotainment system at all. no Bluetooth phone connection either. I think maybe my head unit took a crap on me.

DaveW68

This is why warranties are a beautiful thing when it comes to a Benz.

seamus2154

So put some salt in his wounds. Hes looking for help.

DaveW68

Lighten up Francis.

seamus2154

Ahhh..Sgt Hulka is here! Great movie!

Kaloteck

Nah, actually I do...
I've never had any problems with mine. 6 years old! It's a miracle.

seamus2154

Totally agree. I always buy a CPO, highly maintained and cared for is the key. Not just some lease return with 2 oil changes. Creampuffs, privately owned, garaged. The key to good long term ownership is proper care from day one. I have never had a major issue with a Mercedes in over 20 years. America is the only place people believe cars blow up at 100k. I am a maintenance freak with all my cars. But I will say I have been bit once by BMW in a big way. That is a car I will not own out of warranty. Most of the stuff needs to be coded and cant be diagnosed without the dealer. Plus poor design and quality. Never again. Mercedes are great quality, easy to maintain, good for long term ownership. We had a new GMC Yukon Denali that had been at the shop 19 times in 2 years all under warranty.....think I kept that hunk of crap?? We have a S550 and a GLC300 presently and not concerned about either. S is now out of warranty, 2 more years on the GLC but its a good one also. I can understand some needing to be in warranty. It is much more expensive trading up into warranty for that luxury.

SW20S

I still wouldn't own one without a warranty. Sure you've had no problems, but when you do have a problem, the cost is going to be significant. Sure American cars may have more issues, but their parts are much cheaper, anybody can work on one, etc. Warranties are just insurance polcies. if you are prepared for and okay with having to part with $5,000 at a drop of a hat, then you don't need a warranty.

I wouldn't have owned my prior Lexus LS460L without a warranty either.

seamus2154

I understand anyone that wants a warranty. I am always prepared for a 5k bill. I have had problems. They just arent big deals to me. I also do not use Dealer repair pricing as a barometer of what things actually cost. Repairs are part of owning a car, and always were. It is still cheaper than a new car depreciation and a new down payment every 3 years. Its not for everyone. I dont enjoy dealers and their unqualified techs. Quality work at an Independent German shop has alway been superior to a Dealer for me. Their quality and reputation are the mainstay of their business. Dealers are getting worse and worse because they want to pay techs less and less. I know I am risking a 8k transmission, its very unlikely. If I received a 10k bill tomorrow on my car I am still very far ahead. On paper staying in a 120K car every three years is much more than my repair bills. In 3 years its a 60k car. Leasing at 1400 a month for 3 years is 50K for that luxury warranty and not to own anything. I have gone over this with my accountant also. He also only buys CPO keeps two years out of warranty then starts over. Its peace of mind, and convienience, and predictable expense. I get it. But you are paying a premium for it. I understand people needing that. I am in the car world, always have been, have lots of options -does not compute to me period. Others that dont have that option need a dealer warranty. I was bit by BMW for 5500 bucks one month. It was a pinch...but on paper over time I was ahead of a new lease every 3 years. I still owned it and sold it and got some capital back. Can't do that with a rented car with a warranty. I cant lease a 120k luxury car through ny business so I am not receiving the benefit of pre tax dollars either. The IRS will let me lease a truck but a luxury car is hard for me justify. The numbers are the numbers, but it is still not for everyone. Its very nice to have a warranty. When my cars go out of warranty I ponder is this one a keeper or has it been in the dealer too much.? If it is a keeper I tend to go out for 2-3 years then start over. We all do what lets us sleep at night!

SW20S

For me the desire to lease new cars vs dealing with older cars and potential repairs is just one of ease. I just don't want to be bothered, give me a set amount every month I pay, when its up I get a new one. Easy. I don't want to have the uncertainty in my life whether or not my car may need a repair and coordinating getting it to the independent shop...I just can't be bothered.

2014CL600

All fixed. Software update took care of the problem. 180.00 and I'm up and running again