Category: Mercedes G-Class Forum

Hello, For the second time already the Distronic segment display in the instrument cluster has failed. Normally red points appear, which indicate the speed of the speed controller is set. If the Distronic obstacles are detected, it will adjust the speed if necessary until the standstill. In the instrument cluster red points of the speed range from current speed to initial set speed are displayed. Red points f The failure occurred every time after an oil service, I suspect when the service interval was reset. The oil service was not carried out at Mercedes. The first time was then replayed at Mercedes Software, or a reset performed. How can one avoid the segment display fail and how can one revive it without driving to Mercedes every time? Thank you for your help. Greeting Pill

Hello! I have a 300GD 1983 and having trouble with Swedish autotest (tuv?) The car was taken to sweden 1987 and in registration the write “Truck” its Beacuse its lower tax on truck ́s But its not allowed to have passangers. so the rearseat was removed, but its back in place now an i want to register it as a family car so i can use the rear seats. But neithers autotest needs to know that it has been made to be a car with rearseats when it was first put to traffic… and in what country! Looks to me like its impossible?! ? I need to know where my car was sold and in what country is was taken in traffic for first time.

Hello together. I just picked up my G after two weeks because of control chain changes from the workshop. During the test drive it was found that a brake caliper is fixed in the front. This was recognized by the rusty brake disc inside. I noticed 2-3 weeks ago that he pulls something aside when braking. I pushed them however on the coarse tolled winter tires. Anyway. I would be pleased to hear your opinion: a.) The MB workshop thought one could easily continue The vehicle is well maintained. Shouldn’t the condition of the sealing cuffs have to be “visibly checked” during any inspection? The car was only recently during the (large) inspection. I actually have the regular maintenance carried out, so that it does not come to unplanned aius cases. The servo pump is only recently complete. Although I had reported to the workshop several times before that the steering support was suspended for a short time, no remedy could be provided. Of course, a lot of the pump then out exactly on the return trip from the holiday. Or is the whole mud ash located at the specialist competence of the workshop? I am already curious about your answer. Greetings Frank

Since I was a child, I really like the car. However, at the Bundeswehr I was “defeated” about the G and had to drive with the Iltis. Now I want to get an “old” G as a hobby car. Who has experience? How is the life expectancy of a 230 GE? Are the diesel more robust? Is a e.g. 25 years old G still to be used as a everyday car (second car)? Or does it already require a lot of care and love? This is why the diesel/petrol consumption difference should not be so important. Is the car maintenance-friendly? Can a free workshop (former Mercedes Meister) wait for such a car or do you need many special tools? The driving performance is completely irrelevant. I would also need a 240 GD. A 300 GD will certainly leave because of the tax burden. Thank you very much in advance.

Hello to the community, I have a W463, GD 300. The car has 348tkm and on the front right he lost the transmission oil, which came through the leaky shaft seal into the ball. I also have the typical clacking at full impact. I have now dismantled this and stand now full of reverence for some components which you have to replace. Certainly all seals and of course also the joint itself, the cuff was only in some parts in the ball. That was certainly for a long time. I’m sure I don’t have the best conditions and what you need and what you don’t need, I don’t know exactly anyway. However, the parts don’t look like gifts, I just want to buy those that are useful. I wouldn’t fix the joint on the passenger’s side at first, that’s neither leaking nor making noises. I’m grateful for any tips. Thank you!

Hello community. Signed up here to get some advice. I’m 32 years old now and I’ve been driving a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S thanks to dual studies and very good price. Since I’m most likely promoted to a leading position at Daimler in a short time, I’m thinking about making my dream come true. My dream? The G55 AMG or new G63 AMG ! Sure, the price with far over 130,000.00€ is probably first scary, all rdings is my dream. Now my question. Is any of you driving a G55 or a G63? Can someone compare both cars constructively, objectively and out of his own experience? I drove the G55 only once and fell in love directly, but it’s not enough to really compare both. Kind greetings, Tim

Hello Together after I was almost sure that it would be a G500, after a few hours of forum reading I still have some doubts or questions and I am happy about feedback: 1. The numerous rust problems of which can be read most irritated. It seems that you can hardly do anything (except maintain, grow and if necessary fix on guarantee). Either way however annoying, because for me it is always necessary to do without my car and constantly to go to MB Is the G and MB particularly bad and how does a Range Rover compare? (Even if I actually want a G, the RR would still be the best alternative – otherwise I don’t think of anything). Think about leasing and not buying – then I can return it in case of an emergency? 2. One reads again and again quite clear criticism of the MOPF 2012, especially the non-switchable ABS I find also worrying. How is your experience there? I want the G already to be I would actually prefer a new one, but if necessary you could also look for a leasing back runner from 2011? 3. Some equipment questions: a) Is the sliding roof worth it? Does it cause problems? b) Do you see heating windshield? Do you see wires (like the Discovery)? 4. Is there a reasonable AT-maturation in 265/60 R18 – which also works halfway on the road in case of rain? Thank you. Max

Hello G-meinde, I’m looking for a reliable off-road vehicle with H-approval (due to favorable maintenance). Now I’ve looked at a short 300 G, year 79 on the internet. Who can basically tell me something about the car. Is the power sufficient to pull a trailer with 1500 – 2000 kg in the terrain (e.g. when making wood) and that I can also “stop” in normal traffic? That I can’t drive a traffic light race with this one is clear to me, only I want to know if With this motorization I do not prevent the “traffic flow”. How is the reliability of this already 30 year old car? Rist susceptibility? How are the brakes also regarding trailer load? Spare parts supply? Repair costs Thank you for your help. LG. stillwithoutG

Hello, because the xenon light on the G is not really good, I would like to retrofit a few additional lights in LED technology, for example Hella Luminator X LED. So far so good. However, there are questions that I cannot answer without a doubt in the net. – Up to what reference number can I install additional lights? The standard number has a reference number of 20. If I understand the guideline correctly, I now have to add 2 x 20. 100 is the maximum reference number for a car after 2009 => i.e. 60 are still free, i.e. max. 2 x 30? But there are no LED additional headlights below 37,5 per lamp … very confusing – How and where did you attach your additional headlights? I would like to drill very reluctantly into the bumper. I think of a fastening behind the black “mark plate”. Or there are fixed points at work. For advice and suggestions I am very grateful. With best greeting TMD

Good evening together, I am communicating with the Dutch company that runs the Qdis interface for the Comand system. Also, the Qdis interface, as reported by Lars in the other thread, can cause the smartphone screen to be mirrored on the monitor of the Comand system. It is perhaps cheaper than the two interface boxes of XCarlink. They now ask me about the option code of the Comand, which is installed in the G Bj 2014. They do not have the G (like so many others) in their n lists. I passed on XCarlink’s info that it is the NTG5 that is installed in the current C-Class. However, there must still be a code, possibly Comand 529 or Comand 531, which they want to know about me. I found nothing in the operating documents. Does anyone know what the exact type designation of the Comand is in the 2014 G? Servus, Jonny