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Mercedes GLA Vehicle Software Glitch

I'm experiencing some weirdness with my 2013 Mercedes GLA, gasoline engine. The car has about 141080 km on it. It seems to be having a Vehicle software glitch. I keep getting errors popping up, and the onboard diagnostics isn't helping much. Electrical stuff seems off, and my navigation is completely dead. The workshop guys are saying it's likely a control unit programming issue. They are talking about a software bug. Quoted me around 240€ for a possible fix. Has anyone else run into something similar?

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A 2013 Mercedes GLA is experiencing a vehicle software glitch, causing errors, electrical issues, and a non-functional navigation system. The problem is suspected to be a control unit programming issue, possibly due to a software bug. A software revision by a professional workshop is suggested as a solution to resolve these issues.

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achimhofmann1

Sounds familiar! I had something like that with my GLA. Basically, the whole system went haywire. It's like your car's brain got scrambled eggs for breakfast. Did they mention anything about a software revision for the control unit?

mats_koehler9 (community.author)

They mentioned 'implausible programming' of the control unit, so it could be. Is that the same as a software revision? Did it fix all the weird electrical problems you had?

achimhofmann1

Yeah, that's probably it. The 'implausible programming' is code for 'Vehicle software is messed up'. A software revision should sort it out. But honestly, it's best to let the workshop handle it. Messing with the control unit yourself can brick the whole thing. I had them do mine and it sorted out all the issues.

mats_koehler9 (community.author)

Thanks for the input. I'll get the software revision done at the workshop. Hopefully, that'll take care of it. Appreciate the advice.

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