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    9G auto box reset

    Hi Reading these forums yesterday, I read about the above. However, further research, many state the 'reset' will only last a few miles etc EG the car gets used to ones driving style and back to where it was Therefore, any point? I also just read a sort of prob I may experiencing, ie 9G box...
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    Retro fit seats 6 & 7 to rear of new GLE

    Hello I've been considering buying a new/pre-owned MB GLE There is a much greater choice of colours/trim/gadgets and the general condition/history of the 5 seaters GLE's Can you retrofit seats 6 and 7 to a 5 seat version? I've looked on the net and can't see anything. I'm guessing all of the...
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    Creating a 'new car' smell

    Hello My 2016 GLE bought new in 2016, just me driving and more often than not just me in the car - we don't smoke, very clean, daily shower/bath, clean clothes (loll) etc and always try to ensure our shoes avoid dog poo etc and never had smell passengers. Though my car smells nice via those...
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    TPMS & rotations of tyres

    Hello I was considering the rotation of tyres on my GLE - front to back and backs to front Will I have to do anyhting to reset TPMS on the sash etc and if so what do i need to do Thinking of taking it to a garage and giving them 20 quid
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    Suspension/steering bolts recall and car front tyres wearing on inside

    Hello I took the car in for the recall late April 23. The car was bought brand new by me in April 2016. One careful driver Mileage is about 21k Got the bolts changed but taking it back home, noted it was pulling to the right and me having to consciously straighter the steering. Took it back two...
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    Intermittent hesitation in cars especially at roundabouts and junctions

    Hello My 2016 GLE 250d, bought new April 2016, about 22k miles on the car and a MBFSH I'm a gentle driver and I noted the first time as travelling to Borumounth in Sept, when I rolled up to a big roundabout and then joined and sped up gently for a couple of seconds the car did not respond...
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    EV's and battery damage & other woes means I wont buy one

    I left work about 7 years before my official retirement age. I therefore have a lot more time on my hands to surf the net and last few years, watch loads of YouTubers sharing good and suspect advice/etc The main reason would not by a EV is the touch screens and lack of buttons imo is dangerous...
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    Locking wheelnut set - why are the other 4 bolts in there

    Hello Got the brakes done today - why are the other 4 botls in the pack, ie other than the locking nut, thanks!
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    Have all motoring manufactures given up on SAFTEY?

    Hello. Looking on the net for a new car, all cars that initially interested me are no longer of any interest. This is because the fools (car design/profit team) put gimmickry before safety and have decided to go almost knob/button free When these motor makers carry out customer service/want...
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    Why onn earth do MB main dealer charge so much for brake pads and or discs?

    I got my 250d gLE brand new in April 2016. It was a step up from my previous 180k C class Mers Around 2014 I do recall paying MB 250 for pads and discs to the front and felt it was reasonable. I did not seek other quotes as I worked, therefore busy. Moving on to this month, car went in for a...
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    What is or was the 'Sports pack' on the W166 GLE

    Hello I need rea brake pads and wear sensor. Looked up Eurocarparts and they have two lots one from Brembo rear pads that is 'sports pack.' The other rear brake pad set is from Bosch and is a non 'sports pack' My car is the standard 250d GLE, AMG Line, and not to be confused with the fire...
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    250d GLE brake pad warning light

    Hello My 2016 250d GLE done approx 21500 miles, today brake pad warning light came on To my surprise, the warning did not say front or rear but this may be a typical message. I was advised about 2 years ago my pads on rear needed replacing. I was a bit surprised as on the other cars I have...
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    Motorway gantry speed signs

    Hello Returning from the coast today, near the Swanly turn off on the M2 that I think leads to M25, the orange speed signs were 50 then next gantry 40 and the next clear - I was so engrossed in the cars cutting across last minute I noted the sign as i was almost under it - i was doing 47 I...
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    What type of camera is this?

    I saw two today going to Gravesend, the first was in Crayford, see Google Maps picture and the second one is a slighter bigger version of this. They are off-white in colour. I've looked up the net and can find any.
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    Engine management light came on, then went off after re-start

    Hello. My car has covered about 19k miles and has FSH by MB and I've owned it and only one driver since new in 2016. MB GLE, 2.0D 4 Matic I often do short runs of about 1/3 of a mile and 2 miles up and 20 mins wait and back, Today, we went to Kings College Hospital Denmark Hill, London - took...
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    Urgent - fuel filler lid stuck closed

    Hello 2016 GLE had from new, recently fuel flap difficult to close and today at the petrol station it would not open so came back home without filling I've looked on the net/forums etc, there is no easy access to the back of the ld from the boot, need to take off trim. When I press the lid to...
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    Mercedes GLE recall for two items

    Hello We've been away for a few weeks and noted on our return home on the weekdn a letter from MB Car: Bought brand new 2016 250 GLE AMG Line It's a recall for two items, 1: Possibility of water in the tyre well. 2: Some bolts o the electric power steering may not match the current spec and...
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    Alloy wheel refurb best filler - IE easy to work with/cost/effective etc

    Hiya Yep, still got the same car from new a GLE. A lady driver forced me into the kerb today by a roundabout as she veered from the right to the left ie my side and if i had not moved it would have been a crash and then she shot off to the right. Anyway - all 4 wheels have some form of scrapes a...
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    Aire recirculation button in GLE

    Hi Why is there no air recirculation button in my car, a 2016 GLE? Reading the web, some state it's an automatic part of the 'climate control'. I hardly switch on the climate control and have noted exhaust smells, cig smells from cars in front. Will turning on the climate control just...
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    Mercedes Command sat nav map updates

    I was reading a post last night re updates. I bought my GLE brand new in April 2016. It has FSH by Mercedes Checking the version of my ma today its a V4 2015/16 I also read on this forum that MB updated maps first three years. Do they do the updates with any other services after the three...
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