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1094 messages, Last post on Oct 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM
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(I posted this in the GL area but am doing so here as well. I assume the MB-tex interior is the same in all of vehicles) My '08 GL with Macadamia MB-tex interior is experiencing severe discoloration on the seating surfaces. A friend who had the same interior on an '07 experienced the same problem, although I incorrectly assumed it was unique to his. Now another friend with an '08 model is having the same problem I am. In all cases, complaints to our dealers were met first with denial that there's any problem, then advice to use a dry cleaner strength solvent (which apparently is now difficult to obtain). My dealer told me the problem is blue jeans. The rubbery nature of the seating surface apparently picks up the dye in the jeans, darkening the material. It's only taken 3 weeks for mine to look awful. This isn't from new, unwashed jeans either. Just my and my wife's regular duds that have been through the wash plenty of times. I'm interested in hearing if any other owners are experiencing this problem. I think it should be considered a defect and a remedy should be provided at Mercedes' expense. |
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| I have just bought a 1999 E320 estate. The display and control panel does not light up, does anyone know how to fix this? Is it a fuse or bulb, any idea of cost to get it fixed? | |
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I just purchased a 1994 Mercedez Benz E320 and I don't know how to open the Glove Box! Can anyone help?
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Replying to: sylviassilva (Jan 07, 2008 8:05 pm) |
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Does anyone know who the manufacturer is that supplies the OEM shocks to MB (specifically for the 2001 E class)? My E needs new shocks and rather than pay for the MB logo, I was hoping that my local mechanic could just pick up the shocks at a local supplier if we knew who the manufacturer is...  
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Replying to: microrepair (Jan 09, 2008 1:36 pm) |
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Replying to: microrepair (Jan 09, 2008 1:36 pm) |
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My car has 52k miles on it. Recently I noticed that my rear brake light ( in the back windshield) is always on. Also when I keep the speed of 65 mph for about 3 minutes, I start to getting malfunction on ESP, ABS, and Brake Systems. Are the two problems related? I think this may be an electric or some sensor problems? Does anyone have this kind of problem before?
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Replying to: mark_wny (Dec 03, 2007 9:51 pm) Latest is the power seat switch for the seatback doesn't work. I'm sure that will be $350 or more to replace. Parts are outrageous. I use a local Mercedes mechanic (not dealer) but it's still expensive. I was having the same issue with my 97 BMW before I bought the MB. I would stick with Japanese. |
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Replying to: mynextcar (Jan 13, 2008 6:05 am) 
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