Merc A180 - Parking Brake error (2nd day after car collection, 2nd hand car)

[Noobtopro]

the problems don't come altogether at once.
it will start with the ABS check light.
if you keep ignoring it, you will see more Xmas tree lights on the dashboard.

do a ODB check. it will pinpoint the exact problem.

I see!
Anyway car at C&C now... waiting for the SA to update me... Hopefully can get back car today. Then tmr can send to outside workshop for 2nd opinion.

 

[petetherock]

Nobody like to go thru what you had went thru, on the bright side, the dealer was responsive even at that wee hour. Heads up for that.
Buying pre-owned unit is a gamble. 50/50 chances. Heng/ suay de.
Get C&C to have a detail checks.
Nobody can advise you whether should continue with this car or not. Is entire up to you bro.

Yeah

TS
You can ask for the service records from C&C?
See if it’s really low mileage and how many owners ..
All the best

 

[doody_]

Could have gotten a brand new Japan/Korea car for the same price as the 3 year old A180. It's part and parcel of the conti experience Remember to keep spare cash for conti maintenance!

 

[Noobtopro]

Yeah

TS
You can ask for the service records from C&C?
See if it’s really low mileage and how many owners ..
All the best

I can, will do so later! Thanks

 

[Noobtopro]

Latest update from C&C: just the sensor faulty.... dont foresee any major issue. They're gonna run another inspection to test the car, and will return me today.

Seems like I can continue to keep this car? Will seek a 2nd opinion from outside workshop tmr.

 

[tankgunner]

Latest update from C&C: just the sensor faulty.... dont foresee any major issue. They're gonna run another inspection to test the car, and will return me today.

Seems like I can continue to keep this car? Will seek a 2nd opinion from outside workshop tmr.

ask C&C which sensor is faulty.

 

[petetherock]

Latest update from C&C: just the sensor faulty.... dont foresee any major issue. They're gonna run another inspection to test the car, and will return me today.

Seems like I can continue to keep this car? Will seek a 2nd opinion from outside workshop tmr.

You might as well see if tire rotation is needed, do nitrogen gas for tires and even see if it’s time for an oil change and do it all at once since the car is with them.

 

[carey]

Try doing a search on the Merc forums and see if anyone else reported such an issue - that may help you with your decision.

I used to drive a CLA200 previously - also kena 1 time with the gears - the car lost most of the gears - went from 1st to 3rd and got no reverse gear.

Strangely enough, after a while, all okay - and when I sent it back to C&C to check, they can't replicate the error - heng I got pictures as proof

Drove until almost 5th year before I changed - no other faults other than need to change battery x 2 as the start-stop system puts quite a bit of stress on the battery

 

[SaulSilver]

wheel speed sensor, very common issue.. alot of modern cars have their electronic park brake module integrated into abs module hence the park brake fault was there... there are 4 wheel speed sensors one for each wheel, usually using hall effect technology to measure the individual wheel speeds as when you are cornering, the outside wheel will travel faster than the inside wheel

 

[Stallone]

this error rather common

i got it b4 as well on my C180

wheel speed sensor kaput most likely.. simply fix, less than 250$ gaodim


conti cars alot sensors everywhere, this is nothing alarming

 

[trento]

just to give u a heads up since yr committed.

a lot of euro engines are direct injected. To simplify things, in the long run, the carbon build up is bad, causing misfires and all sorts of warning triggers. the problem will be worse if it's turbo. double check wat the A180 engine is.

also, i think the A180 is a dual dry clutch. the wear rate for dry clutches is high. since there are 2 clutches, its also expensive. plus of cos a whole load of other things that but these are the two key ones to look out.

 

[petetherock]

just to give u a heads up since yr committed.

a lot of euro engines are direct injected. To simplify things, in the long run, the carbon build up is bad, causing misfires and all sorts of warning triggers. the problem will be worse if it's turbo. double check wat the A180 engine is.

also, i think the A180 is a dual dry clutch. the wear rate for dry clutches is high. since there are 2 clutches, its also expensive. plus of cos a whole load of other things that but these are the two key ones to look out.

It’s a wet clutch. You are thinking about VWs..

 

[Byakuya]

probably just wheel speed sensor. dsc module going bad rate is actually low.

speedometer will not disappear. this is a very crucial reading and will not cease to function just because of wheel sensor.

very easy fix. wheel off and you can already replace it.

 

[Byakuya]

Try doing a search on the Merc forums and see if anyone else reported such an issue - that may help you with your decision.

I used to drive a CLA200 previously - also kena 1 time with the gears - the car lost most of the gears - went from 1st to 3rd and got no reverse gear.

Strangely enough, after a while, all okay - and when I sent it back to C&C to check, they can't replicate the error - heng I got pictures as proof

Drove until almost 5th year before I changed - no other faults other than need to change battery x 2 as the start-stop system puts quite a bit of stress on the battery

with an audi stronic (only odd gears with no reverse) it is because of the electronic board on the bottom. no need to touch the valve body.

 

[stylechap]

just to give u a heads up since yr committed.

a lot of euro engines are direct injected. To simplify things, in the long run, the carbon build up is bad, causing misfires and all sorts of warning triggers. the problem will be worse if it's turbo. double check wat the A180 engine is.

also, i think the A180 is a dual dry clutch. the wear rate for dry clutches is high. since there are 2 clutches, its also expensive. plus of cos a whole load of other things that but these are the two key ones to look out.

How long does the carbon build up to cause misfires and all the jingle bell warning come out?

 

[trento]

Varies but can range from 60-100k

How long does the carbon build up to cause misfires and all the jingle bell warning come out?

 

[petetherock]

How long does the carbon build up to cause misfires and all the jingle bell warning come out?

It’s quite uncommon.. go to Merc forums for the real opinions...

 

[trento]

Tats good. This leaves the direct injection problem to deal with

It’s a wet clutch. You are thinking about VWs..

 

[trento]

It’s an issue with DI engines, regardless of brand. But yes, go to global merc forums for a better idea. Those in sg no point as most drive till 100 plus k and sell

It’s quite uncommon.. go to Merc forums for the real opinions...

 

[stylechap]

It’s quite uncommon.. go to Merc forums for the real opinions...

Mine is not merc but its ~130k km now.
Doesn't exhibit misfiring symptoms. FC is still acceptable about 13-14km/l
So not sure my engine is it direct injection or not, or it is not euro engine