DUTCH VanAtlanta

Guma, I remember reading a thread here about having the dealer retrofit a plug so that the trailer lights will work. At least I think that is the issue. Be sure to ask your dealer about this so that it can be done before you return.

Tim in Ft Worth

Not only a plug, but you probably also need to get an electronic brake controller for that weight; and that's a dealer installed item.

I have an Optima in my MB G500; and would not buy another. They lose their charge very rapidly and a totally unreliable in my experience. I hear many much more favorable reports on Odyssey batteries, which is the way I'll go when this almost dead Optima finally gives up the ghost.

Responded on the other forum.

Do these things have a Crankshaft Position Sensor? If yes, that's another possibility. They fail quite frequently on MB engines; and produce the exact same symptoms with no codes set.

Assuming he surface is free from chips I would just make sure its very clean and prep with isopropyl alcohol or glass cleaning wipes. The mudflaps go on with double sided but they also have screws.

+1 on the Isopropyl Alcohol. Dish soap can leave a residue. Wash it then clean the area well with the alcohol and be sure it's dry. Position very carefully, you'll only get one chance.

There are only 4 transmitters in the car according to PET. So I don't think a 5th sensor will be seen.

Actually, I'm pretty sure that the units in the wheels (now 5) are the transmitters and the car has four receivers - one near each wheel well. The Porsche Regional Tech seemed to think that 5 transmitters would confuse the 4 receivers; but it doesn't look like the one in the rear mounted spare is close enough to either of the rear receivers to be picked up.

So far the system is working flawlessly with 5 senders. It was throwing an error signal when it could only see 3 senders in the wheels - none in the RF.

I was strongly assured by the PCNA Regional Tech that I could NOT add a TPMS sender to my spare, as the 5 senders would cause all kinds of error messages in the receiver system since it can only handle 4 channels of input.

Last week I did a 5 tire cross rotation, which put my spare without sender in the RF position. It threw an error message in the cluster and showed only three tire pressures (LF, LR and RR) in the mulit-function display; and the message has continued until today. The fact the the tire with a TPMS sender rotated into the spare position did not register in the system told me that I might be able to add a sender to the former spare on the ground in the RF position.

I installed it today. I now have 5 senders on the car. After a half block drive down the street, the error message in the cluster went away and all four corners showed good and accurate tire pressures on the multi-function display. The sender in the current spare continued to not give any interference. There is a large metal backing on the spare tire mount; and my guess is that it's acting as an Radio Frequency shield, since it's directly behind the valve stem and TPMS sender.

My car is now happy, and so am I. :jump:

My local dealer in Southern California quoted over 14 dollars.

Sounds like "Matrix Pricing" to me. Go with Sunset.

Your Cayenne should do it if you just turn the mirror adjustment knob when you park. Mine does. While that is not totally "automatic", it only requires that you turn the knob when you turn the key off to park.

Seems simple enough?

Not aware of any that just know you are parked and retract? Maybe someone else does.

DC

The mirrors on the newer MB models can be set to retract automatically when you lock the doors after parking. They return to normal driving position when you unlock and open the driver's door. It's a nice feature that doesn't require a separate action to implement.

Well it turns out it's the crank shaft position sensor. I don't know how much these are but I am surprised such a little thing can cause the whole engine to die.... I guess it's the price you pay for soooo much electronics

It happens a lot with MB engines, too - enough so that MBUSA did a recall on them for one of their engines. It's probably a Bosch (the German version of Lucas Electrical) part.

the Fiat 600 abarth may be your next car I think

Yes, the TSB covers all years and the coil packs have been updated 2 or 3 times.

And they just failed two times within 30 miles on a 2010 Transsyberia with 12,000 miles. Looks like they still don't have it right.

Coil pack failure, injectors and possibly the main ECU was not on mine, but on a friend's Transsyberia in another state. The servicing dealer said it was the 3rd one in 48 hrs at their dealership alone. He was so disgusted that he had them buy it from him at a very large loss. He's now in a Volvo XC90.

His experience has me very warily looking over my shoulder. My next one will most probably be another oil burner.

Yes, the TSB covers all years and the coil packs have been updated 2 or 3 times.

And they just failed two times within 30 miles on a 2010 Transsyberia with 12,000 miles. Looks like they still don't have it right.

Hint... did you you check the TSBs?

The one I found is 6 yrs old. Is that the latest?

Thanks Loren. I agree 110% on using the right fluid in the auto tranny.

Any info on the TC and Diffs oils? SAE weights, grades, etc?

"UOAs" ??

What's wrong with the recommended Porsche factory fill lubricant Mobil 1?

Someone recently posted that their shop stopped using M1 when the formula was changed recently. To me, M1 feels like dishwater. I use Redline, but that's a touchy subject with at least one person around here; so I'll leave it at that.

Low range and locking diffs are expected to be optional (like on the current Mercedes ML).

FWIW, Low range TC and diff locks are not available on newer ML's or GL's sold in North America.

Hi,

Just picked up my CTTS '06 and it has the Tequipment Rear Seat Entertainment System. Two questions:

1. How do you route the audio to the Bose speaker system?

2. I noticed in the menu system and aux input for video. Does anyone know where the physical aux input is and what type of audio/video connector it takes?

Thanks in advance... :D

Become a Contributing Member here; and, then, check the TSB located in the DIY link at the top of the page. :renntech:

Hi.

YOU GOT A LEAK SOMEWHERE. Get at spraybottle, fill it with a consentrated solution of dishwasher soap and water. Spray on all connection points and bellows on all the wheels and connections under the car. Under the car you also have the valveblock, think it is plased near the compressor somwhere. The plasticpipes has different colores to each wheel and will be easy to spot. You most likely got a leak somewhere. The buffer tank is placed somwhere in the trunk, it has some connection points that could leak to. Be sure to do it on all three positions of elevation also.

Good luck

It's going in Thursday for a "Final Repair Attempt" under Georgia Lemon Law. If they can't fix it, the next step is to ask for a refund; and I'm sure that's where it will get nasty. Hopefully, they can fix it.

(There are actually two accumulator tanks - one in the trunk and another towards the front.)

II still see no definitive statement that it actually holds any ACEA ratings, only that he "recommends" a product that "would satisfy ACEA".........more marketing verbiage. You should ask him if it actually holds ACEA ratings, and when it received them..........because I already know what the answer will be................

They have been playing this “legally acceptable terminology” game for years………..

I'm satisfied that is meets the standard. I could care less whether they paid ACEA to rate it. The important fact is that it does meet it.

PS - The same goes for the Porsche "rated" tires. Who cares, except those selling the Porsche rated tires.

PPS - We're obviously not going to change each other's mind. I'm done with the discussion. :beer:

Just to keep stirring the pot: :rolleyes:

Thank you for contacting Red Line Oil, our products are not submitted or blessed by Porsche but certainly are suitable. Our oils do satisfy various ACEA requirements.

In the older Porsche engines with flat tappet cams some additional anti-wear may be required over the current API SM certified oils 600 to 800 ppm phosphorus limit. The current phosphorus limit for diesel CJ-4, CI-4 oils is less than 1200 ppm phosphorus, not significantly changed from previous oils, an oil submitted initially for the diesel certification should have sufficient ZDDP anti-wear protection for older engines. Our Motor Oils typically contain 1200 ppm phosphorus except the diesel oils which contain 1175 ppm, significant anti-wear protection and sufficient for Porsche engines.

In your Cayenne I would recommend the 5W40, it would satisfy the ACEA A3, B4, E9 requirements or the 0W40 which would satisfy the A3, B3/B4 requirements, I certainly wouldn't expect any mechanical problems nor warranty issues with their use.

Glad to hear the products are performing well in your Mercedes, they will perform well in your Porsche also.

Regards, Dave

Red Line Oil

and the “recommendations” are those of Redline marketing………………

That's good enough for me. :clapping:

That being the case, I’m sure you will get the outcome you so richly deserve………….

I expect to, although it might be short lived. I filed the first document in the Georgia Lemon Law process on Friday.

any good places to get redline? it seems hard to find in our local stores.

You can buy direct from Redline here:

http://www.redlineoil.com/

Or get it for less here, which is where I get mine:

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/category/Red_Line_Oil

and the “recommendations” are those of Redline marketing………………

That's good enough for me. :clapping:

No, because it has no ACEA ratings (never submitted)................... I'd use Castrol Syntec 10W-40 which has ACEA A3, B3, B4 ratings.

Really? The following are quotes from the Redline website:

For 0W40:

"Recommended for water-cooled Porsche and Mercedes-Benz 229.5/229.51 applications"

"Recommended for API SM/SL/SJ/SH/SG/CF and ACEA A3/B4"

For 5W40:

"As specified for Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche and VW applications"

"Recommended for API SM/CJ-4/CI-4/CI-4 PLUS

Also recommended for ACEA A3/B4/E9"

I don't think they'd mention those ratings without being pretty sure they meet them. Wanna bet they their oils do meet the spec, but they've just never spent the money to formally get them listed?

PS - I am biased, as I use Redline 5W40 in my Transsybera (GTS) V8.