First time Merc owner, first issues!

[shininghero]

Hi all, new/first time Merc owner here (came from a F11 BMW). Just bought a S213 E350d (AGM Line Premium) - loving the torque from Stage 1 remap and the digital cockpit, but extremely worried about my 20" turbine alloys getting damaged (<--is this a when, not if?).

A week into the ownership, I got several errors:

- B000211 - intermittent - Squib for drivers airbag stage 2 <--can the squib component be repaired or best to get it replaced?
- Mercedes me connect service limited <--this msg came up when OBD2 was plugged in, should I be worried?

I have cleared them using the iCarsoft for now but for those knowledgable, is the airbag squib issue expensive or DIY-able (e.g. after replacing it with a used unit off ebay etc.), or will the new squib need to be coded in by the dealer using STAR etc?

 

[DSM10000]

Welcome to the forum!

The Mercedes Me app is pretty flaky at best and some versions use 3G which is being phased out

As for the Squib.

I wouldn't be happy using a used component in a safety critical area. That, along with the airbag removal would be something I would be leaving to an experienced MB tech

 

[ALFAitalia]

.....unless it was on the wifes side.....then Id use an old one out of a Micra!!!

 

[markjay]

Welcome.

Did you buy the car in a private sale, or from a trader?

 

[OneForTheRoad]

.....unless it was on the wifes side.....then Id use an old one out of a Micra!!!

Reminds me of a joke ,where 2 policeman were at a blokes door ,saying to him , sorry about your wife sir, looks like she's been hit by a bus , he replied saying yeah , but shes good with the kids and I do her doggy style.

 

[toteimerced]

More overly complicated modern car problems.