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Mercedes-Benz GLK technical problem

20 messages,  Last post on Oct 18, 2009 at 3:01 PM

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Re: Tire issue [psdesertrat] by greasykid1
May 02, 2009 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: psdesertrat (Apr 16, 2009 12:44 am)

Call Tirerack or go to their site.
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rear light contrl by cindyhan314
May 22, 2009 (12:02 pm)
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Anyone know is there a rear light control somewhere around back seats? could n't find it.
and, does cargo cover comes free with the car or need to pay for it?
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Re: rear light contrl [cindyhan314] by barry626
May 22, 2009 (1:59 pm)
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Replying to: cindyhan314 (May 22, 2009 12:02 pm)

Rear has two map light buttons to turn on & off.
Cargo cover does not come free, it cost $240.00.
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Re: rear light contrl [barry626] by cindyhan314
May 25, 2009 (5:14 am)
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Replying to: barry626 (May 22, 2009 1:59 pm)

Where exactly the buttonls located pls? Only found one above the driver in front.
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Re: rear light contrl [cindyhan314] by psdesertrat
May 25, 2009 (5:28 pm)
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Replying to: cindyhan314 (May 25, 2009 5:14 am)

If you have the interior light package,then I think the rear fixture has 2 reading lamps with just on/off buttons. There are also LED's above each of the door handles. They are controlled with the knob that dims the dash lighting.
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Re: rear light contrl [psdesertrat] by cindyhan314
May 26, 2009 (6:54 am)
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Replying to: psdesertrat (May 25, 2009 5:28 pm)

i have my car loaded with most packages (prem,multi,sport), but guess not "interior light package". Thought that should comes with basic, really doesn't make any sense to make it optional.
Can i add it on after purchase? or, is that a good idea to do so?
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Re: rear light contrl [cindyhan314] by barry626
May 26, 2009 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: cindyhan314 (May 26, 2009 6:54 am)

Light package I have comes with the "Leather Package".
Rear buttons to turn on & off.
Inside door handles LED lights.
All 4 doors have lights on bottom when open doors.
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Re: techninical problem [baba8] by texascielo
Jul 10, 2009 (6:55 pm)
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Replying to: baba8 (Apr 07, 2009 3:00 pm)

I purchased a new 2010 GLK in April. About 1-1/2 months into owning the car, I heard a popping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. I took the car into servicing on June 30th and technicians quickly found and acknowledged the noise. It turns out - after taking apart the passenger side rear cargo paneling - that some tack welding on the frame did not take place during car assembly in Germany.
 
This is causing two metal pieces to rub and pop while driving the vehicle. An MBUSA chassis technician had to visit the dealership's service department to view the problem. It has taken MBUSA until July 10th to offer a possible repair solution and they still aren't confident this will work 100%.
 
So beware you fellow GLK owners, if you purchased from the first few production lots you could possibly be driving around with the same problem. Although the dealership has been truthful regarding the situation, I am none too happy with my MB experience. I switched from owning BMWs over the past 10 years and never had a problem with build quality and workmanship like I am now 3 months into owning my first MB.
 
I would like to find out if any of you have experienced this same type of problem and if so, how was the matter resolved.
 
By the way, I have been in a rental car now for over 1 week and I'm still working with my dealership’s service department and MBUSA on finding a suitable solution.
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Re: techninical problem [texascielo] by be325
Jul 13, 2009 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: texascielo (Jul 10, 2009 6:55 pm)

We were thinking of giving GLK a serious look (it would be our first SUV) and we wonder why did you move from X3 to GLK. Share with us the aspects of BMW X3 you did not like and help people like us in decision-making.
Thanks.
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GLK VS. X3 by psdesertrat
Jul 13, 2009 (8:36 pm)
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I'm not quite sure where to start....First, the ride is much more compliant and quiet. The X3 rode like a truck.The seats are more comfortable. The phone system, which I use alot while driving, is more user friendly (4 ways to dial a number), and I really like the TeleAid service.
 
The cup holders are better, the storage is better, and BMW would not deal with me, I paid invoice plus a very low interest rate for the MB, and my dealer gave me exactly what I wanted for my trade.
 
I've owned over 40 vehicles in 40 years of driving and each vehicle keeps getting better, but this is the best yet. I have 5 cars in the driveway and I've owned this GLK for 3 months and it has over 6k miles and not a flaw yet. I took it in for a tire rotation and was told it didn't need it, they were all wearing evenly (4matic). That was a first.
 
As for Texascielo's problem, my last car, a new 08 CTS-4 was in the shop 6 times for one problem, 5 times for another plus the voice recognition was never hooked up at the factory, and then I was made out to be a idiot from the service dept. You never really know if you're going to get a problem child or a problem free vehicle.
 
Ultimately, you have to spend time with each. The dealership's treatment of you can make or break the deal.
 
Enjoy the time,
Jim

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