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Completely agree with user2. I'm old-fashioned when it comes to buying vehicles. I like seeing the thing with my own eyes, checking the paintwork, hearing the engine and looking through the paperwork before spending thousands. That said, not everyone lives nearby. Where exactly are they based?

Can you hear the small knock coming from the area around the offside wheel arch? Mine was most visible there, and after I mentioned it to the mechanic at my neighbourhood Mercedes dealership, he assured me it was caused by the secondary air pump and that I shouldn't be worried. It was a minor problem that never got worse on either of my E63s powered by M157 engines.

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The NS has completely rusted through, therefore I will schedule an inspection. Thank you.

Salutations everyone, Unfortunately, the rear subframe corrosion has taken hold of my S212 E class. The level of agreement on the good will offerings varies across the many posts I've seen on this. To begin, did you guys approach the matter by contacting MB UK? or just go to a main dealer without stopping? I was wondering if you might recommend any particular dealers. Being in the southwest, my local would be Exeter, followed by either Taunton or Plymouth. I would be grateful for any assistance.

I would be more apprehensive regarding the low mileage, which is quite uncommon for a diesel vehicle. Firstly, individuals typically purchase them for higher mileage. Secondly, I would seek evidence of the mileage, such as MOT records, invoices, or signs of wear on interior components.It is possible that a mileage blocker has been installed; examine all screws utilised for its installation and removal. Assess the wear on the brake pads in relation to the mileage driven; at 20,000 miles, it is conceivable that the original pads are still intact, as well as possibly the tires. These are a few aspects to scrutinise; it may be legitimate, but it is prudent to exercise caution.Obtain a scan from ISTA; I believe miles are integrated into some modules.

Observed this object today while walking the dog. I have resided in the region for over 20 years and have never observed it before. Although it appears rather deteriorated externally, the interior was unexpectedly well-preserved. One can envision its aesthetic appeal with sufficient time and unlimited financial resources.

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If the vehicle operates normally under moderate acceleration but fails to downshift when the accelerator is fully depressed, it suggests that the kickdown mechanism is malfunctioning or the gearbox is unresponsive to the kickdown command. If this is your initial automobile, to clarify its operation, you must fully depress the pedal to prompt a downshift when desired. The accelerator switch should inform the gearbox control unit that a lower gear is required to accelerate beyond the typical leisurely or efficiency settings employed by most vehicles. If the detection is erroneous, the downshift will not occur, and you will proceed at the more leisurely rate you have described. To verify this, locate a level road or freeway and drive at approximately 40 mph, which should indicate that you are in the highest gear. Subsequently, press your foot into the carpet and monitor whether the revolutions increase. If the revolutions do not increase, it indicates that the kickdown is not being sensed, likely due to a malfunctioning accelerator switch. An increase in revolutions while maintaining a slow speed indicates a worn clutch pack or a failure of the gearbox to respond to the downshift request, suggesting either an internal gearbox defect or an issue with the gearbox control module. There is no need for concern regarding over-revving; the primary ECU is equipped with a rev limiter that will prevent this occurrence. However, it may appear somewhat loud if you typically operate around 2500 RPM. My Venga increases by approximately 1500 RPM when I accelerate aggressively and emits a sound indicative of engine distress; yet, it has functioned adequately throughout my 20,000 miles of usage thus far. Ensure that the oil level is enough, as using an engine at high RPMs with insufficient oil might cause harm. I believe that a main dealer or reputable garage equipped with diagnostic tools should be capable of detecting the operation of the kick-down switch and/or manually altering the gearbox on a workshop ramp to assist in identifying the issue. However, you will require a garage equipped with a sophisticated diagnostic tool, rather than a basic ELM327 OBD reader from eBay; it must be capable of communicating with all modules, not solely the engine ECU. Since it is a 2019 model, it is likely still under Kia warranty, making the main dealer a suitable initial point of contact. However, you will likely require a proximate road to demonstrate to them, as they will almost surely refuse to address issues on roads exhibiting this defect and therefore impose a diagnostic cost for a non-warranty claim.

The identical issue as this individual, although he has not responded with a solution.

Thank you for your response. The water was certainly not deep enough to reach the inlet, therefore I am 99% confident that it is not hydrolocked. The ECU in these vehicles is located underneath and may have had water damage or have compromised wiring beneath it.