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Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Repair and Maintenance
Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Model Years
Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Problems
| Brakes |
- Due to the size and materials of the brakes on these vehicles, the brakes start to squeak around the 50 percent wear point. The brake rotor surfaces become uneven, causing a lip to form at the outer edge of the rotor. Because of this, the rotors are usually replaced when the pads are worn (pad life varies depending on driving style and terrain).
- Brake fluid should be flushed every two years to prevent premature anti-lock brake system (ABS) failure.
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| Engine |
Misfires (rough running) and lack of power can be caused by coil pack or ignition module failure. |
| Suspension & Steering |
- Front thrust arm and control arm bushings can crack and sometimes tear completely. If
this is not repaired quickly, damage to the front subframe unit will
occur, which is very expensive to repair. Updated control arms (that
prevent damage to the subframe when the bushings wear out) are
available.
- The active body control system can leak fluid from numerous areas, including the tandem pump, hydraulic lines, struts, and/or seals. If it is not repaired, the vehicle ride height could drop too low and cause damage to the undercarriage.
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| Drive Train |
- A vibration felt through the center floor
of
the vehicle can be caused by driveshaft flex discs, which crack and
shred, causing excessive driveshaft movement. Not repairing these can
cause damage to the driveshaft center support bearing, or, in the worst
case
scenario, damage to the transmission or differential.
- High mileage or older vehicles develop leaks
at the differential seals and cover; the whole unit needs to be
resealed to repair the leaks.
- The wire connector on the transmission leaks fluid into the wiring
harness. If not repaired, the oil will migrate through the
wiring harness and damage the transmission control module. A new
harness and control module are required to fix the problem.
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| Electrical & Lights |
- Brake light switch failure can cause the ESP and BAS warnings to illuminate.
- Door control modules may fail and our technicians recommend finding
an expert to repair them. Taking the door trim panels off requires
expert knowledge because they can break and the pieces are very
expensive.
- CD changers, command units, voice control units, PSE units, and
Tele Aid units are prone to failure, especially in early models.
- Analog Tele Aid units are no longer supported and must be updated
to digital, preferably at a dealership or a well-equipped independent
shop. The update and all related factors should be completed at the
same time.
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| Heating & Air Conditioning |
- Due to wear of mechanical parts in the control head, the buttons on
temperature control assemblies work erratically or not at all. These
control heads need to be replaced for this concern or when the display
screen starts to fade out.
- The evaporator temperature sensor can fail, causing the AC compressor not to cycle. If the AC compressor does not cycle on, the AC system will not blow cold air. If the AC compressor is stuck on, the air will be very cold at first, before warming up.
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Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Recalls and TSBs
Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Recalls (Recent)
Campaign Number: 06V028000
Dates Manufactured:
06/2000 to 09/2004
Number of Vehicles Affected: 36,911
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date Owner Notified: 09/2006
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
Consequence Summary: DUE TO INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION, THE DRIVER WILL BE UNABLE TO READ THE GAUGES AND INDICATORS, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULES. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES. PHASE I WAS MAILED OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 7,500 OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006. PHASE II AND PHASE III IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)
None reported.
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