platt-deutsch

Anybody else have problem filling with gas? Even set on first click it keeps tripping off.. Takes quite awile to fill this way..

infantry

You don't have the muzzle in all the way? happeened to me where i was waiting 10 minutes and wondered why. It wasn't in all the way so it wasn't filling it fast enough.

Jan AMG

Happened to me few times.. it is a special MB feature for added safety on the road.. you take a longer rest before the next part of the trip

carlosfernandez

Wao!! It's hard to believe that is for resting more time!!!

platt-deutsch

Hmmm.. it could be a rest feature but I am wondering if there is a charcoal filter in the vent system that could be pluggeg?

MichaelB.

You got it.

Several on this forum (including me) have had our charcoal canister valving replaced for this condition with good results.

carlosfernandez

That's make sense!!!

chipps

From another thread on this subject:

"In case anyone else runs into this problem here is the repair the local DFW dealer performed.

Parts
221-470-06-59 Activated Charcoal Filter
211-440-01-34 Cable Harness

Labor
3.5 hours

The notes from the mechanic state that the shut off value would intermittently stick closed causing the fuel to not fill properly. The charcoal canister was replaced with an updated canister and shut off value.

The total repair cost, which I did not pay all of so I do not know what the actual cost would be, is about $950.

The car is a 2007 S550 with 66,000 miles on it. I have an extended warranty which does not cover this as it excludes the emissions system."

Nira_Lim

I have the exact same problem \:

platt-deutsch

Got it fixed.. Car was in Shop for 5 days. Told me it would be warrantee as it was a plugged Charcoal canister, wiring harness and purge valve. Went to pick car up and the service advisor gave me a bill for $860.00 !!!
I waited for the service manager to come back from lunch.. We went over it and he told me that emissions 8/80 warrantee didnt cover those parts.. We talked about it awile and finally he took care of all but the Labor.. I was quite happy with the outcome and the problem is fixed..

WEBSRFR

Did this have to be replaced due to a defect? It seems dealers are not covering this as a part of the warranty but you need to negotiate to have it covered. I dont remember having such a part fail in any of my other cars I have had for long.

new550

If you have this issue, Check you local emissions / inspection laws, some states require this type of defect/failure to be covered under warranty for late model cars....especially if it causes the vehicle to fail inspection. For Pennsylvania, here is a link:

http://www.rlb.50megs.com/paemissions.html#warr95+

laxexquis

I have the exact same problem.

$950 is a lot!! Damn... it is really hard to have to fill it like this every time

is it possible to do this fix my self/get the parts my self?


John

platt-deutsch

Not sure what it took to fix it.. Labor was 230.00$ .

laxexquis

What about parts?

platt-deutsch

for customer goodwill they ate the parts..Good dealer for that part.. I am sure they figured out a way to make MB pay for the parts..

emilner

Yet one more reason not to own this car out of warranty...

laxexquis

Hah, emilner, I just noticed you're from Huntington, me too!

emilner

Great town. Love the restaurants!

nyca

When you get gas (in any car), do not top it off. Once it clicks off the first time, stop. The topped off tank puts extra stress on these parts, and they fail early.

laxexquis

Anyone know if this issue causes the Check engine light to go on? Or do I have another issue with my car?!

I noticed when I turn the key to position two without the engine on the car has two check engine lights, one that actually spells it out, and one that shows a picture of an engine, anyone know the difference? I have the picture of the engine which goes on and off between a couple of starts.