In early January I had a problem with glycolic fluid leaking from the radiator into my transmission. This was discovered by my private certified Mercedes mechanic. Upon speaking with the technicians at Mercedes he was told that the radiator and converter inside the transmission (cannot recall the name) would need to be replaced. I asked about flushing the transmission and was told that this would not solve the problem. I asked if this was something he sees often and he said absolutely not, especially since the car has only 46,000 miles. I then went to the dealer to discuss the problem and he agreed to give me a little break on the cost since I had purchased 2 cars there and had owned Mercedes since the mid-80's. His contact with Mercedes indicated that replacing the radiator and flushing the transmission would solve the problem. What do I know...I went along with it.
As I was driving home an error light came on with a + sign in a circle on the car came on. I went back to the dealer and was told that most likely it was because of the cold weather (I live in New England) and not to worry when it warmed up it would most likely go away. Again, I believe them.
Now the end of March, the panel lights up RED and says car too low. I go back to the dealer and my problem is diagnosed as an airmatic and relay problem to the tune of $800.
From reading on line I have come to understand that if they had taken the time to look at the problem in Jan. I would most likely had to replace a relay for about $50. Can anyone share with me that my assumption is correct?
As I was driving home an error light came on with a + sign in a circle on the car came on. I went back to the dealer and was told that most likely it was because of the cold weather (I live in New England) and not to worry when it warmed up it would most likely go away. Again, I believe them.
Now the end of March, the panel lights up RED and says car too low. I go back to the dealer and my problem is diagnosed as an airmatic and relay problem to the tune of $800.
From reading on line I have come to understand that if they had taken the time to look at the problem in Jan. I would most likely had to replace a relay for about $50. Can anyone share with me that my assumption is correct?
