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Re: Trunk brake light cracked [bill124]
by cneff
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Nov 18, 2007 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: bill124 (Nov 17, 2007 8:00 pm)
Sounds like you may want to find another dealer if they give you issues. The car is covered for 4 yrs or 50k miles - whichever comes first. The brake light is a defect (I'm sure known) and I had the same problem with the plastic cracking, silly me for using the trunk. The dealer never gave me a problem. In fact, whatever I question they investigate and repair it without question or if it is user error (it happens) they take the time to explain it to me. I also have a radio issue - when using the ipod connection (crystal clear when not using MB system) I get hissing sounds, they replaced all the wiring and other items, it is better but not great - they told me to bring it back if needed (no issue). Service has been good for years with MB and me - of course the dealer is the real supporter - I'm in NJ.
The dealer should not point a finger at you, this is why I will never go back to Audi, it was all I ever got...everything was my fault even if the mechanic witnessed the actual failure - they even wrote it in the repair....truly pathetic. Sorry don't want to get harping on that brand, wrong forum (though I made some posts there)
Bottom line bill124 your car is under warranty, it is expensive and MB, especially the dealer) should not give you any hassle. Good luck
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Re: Trunk brake light cracked [cneff]
by bill124
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Nov 19, 2007 (10:40 am)
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Replying to: cneff (Nov 18, 2007 7:29 am)
Thanks very much. I bring it in tomorrow morning and will hear what they say. Will be looking at 08 next year, unless I go to something else to avoid these annoyances..
Bill
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- #76 of 98
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Re: Trunk brake light cracked [bill124]
by bill124
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Nov 20, 2007 (7:35 am)
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Replying to: bill124 (Nov 19, 2007 10:40 am)
Dealer acknowledged that brake light is not my fault -- never questioned me on it at all.
Dealer then said my 2005, with about 15K miles on it, is showing wear on rear tires and that life on the tires is 15-20K miles. Anyone else have this experience or hear this? He said I probably have another 1-2K miles left and given that car goes back in May, I will likely ride it out.
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- #77 of 98
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Re: Trunk brake light cracked [bill124]
by cneff
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Nov 20, 2007 (11:54 am)
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Replying to: bill124 (Nov 20, 2007 7:35 am)
dealer is right - you are lucky if you get close to 18k so you are right on target. I'm at 16k and right now they look at home on the drag strip
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ur lucky bill123
by rolandthrust
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Nov 20, 2007 (11:55 am)
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hey Bill 124 ,15000 miles on a set of CLK tires is not bad, regardless of the brand.First. they can`t be rotated if the front and back tires are different widths and most performance autos are. Second ,the alloy wheels bend very easily causing uneven tread wear. I have a 430 CLK cabrio with 23,000 miles and all 4 wheels are bent to some degree.The price per wheel runs over $300.. I`ve changed from Pilots to Toyo`s . So far they`re fine and considerably cheaper. I avoid every pothole like the plague....(Roland Thrust)
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Tire / Routine maintenance reminder
by bill124
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Nov 27, 2007 (8:55 am)
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Thanks for the replies on tires.
Does anyone know how to turn off or reset the reminder for service a/b? My neighbor (retired mechanic) did service but he didn't know how to turn off reminder. Used to be could be reset by pushing in reset button but that doesn't seem to work on 2005.
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Re: Trunk brake light cracked [bill124]
by bryangmd
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Dec 07, 2007 (7:01 am)
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Replying to: bill124 (Nov 20, 2007 7:35 am)
I got about 22K out of my rear tires, front ones are still going at 32k. I think I got 6 months out of the tires after the dealer told me to get new ones. Unfortunately I blew one on a hot day in August. I put Continentals back on, not a great idea. I get a wobble to the car especially when cold. I was told that Continentals are referred to as "the square tire" because of the way they ride.
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Re: Metal creeking noise coming from above windshield. [bryangmd]
by bryangmd
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Dec 07, 2007 (7:08 am)
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Replying to: bryangmd (Aug 24, 2007 8:37 am)
Three trips to two different dealers finally fixed it. Above the windshield there is a piece of molding that covers the top of the windshield. The clips holding that on were not clipped on properly and the piece was separating from the windshield at high speeds causing a medal creaking. Most likely happened when I had the windshield replaced.
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Re: Tire / Routine maintenance reminder [bill124]
by ajb723
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Jan 13, 2008 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: bill124 (Nov 27, 2007 8:55 am)
Same problem. I have a 2005 CLK 320. Recently serviced by my local mechanic but he didn't know how to turn off reminder. Did you ever get an answer? BTW, my lease ends in 3 months- might be interested in CLK350- have they made any significant changes?
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Re: Tire / Routine maintenance reminder [ajb723]
by bill124
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Jan 14, 2008 (7:28 am)
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Replying to: ajb723 (Jan 13, 2008 12:47 pm)
I don't know. I am going to be in this boat probably also in around three - five months as I too have 2005 CLK 320. I haven't looked at 350. I thought I might go to BMW due to real lack of quality in MB and nonsense that MB believes their buyers should have to pay for stuff that other dealers include but will probably wind up with 350 (but only as lease - wouldn't want to own one). Still haven't managed to turn of reminder.
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