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friedhelm_jones1

Mercedes GLS Diesel Software Malfunction

Has anyone else had a software issue with their 2021 Mercedes GLS Diesel? I have 62821 km on the clock and I'm seeing a stored error, general electrical malfunctions and the navigation is dead. Diagnostics point to an implausible control unit program. Repair is estimated at 240€.

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gerhardshadow1

That sounds rough. I had something similar happen with my old Vauxhall Astra except there were engine issues. Is there one specific electrical thing that isn't working or is it just random stuff?

friedhelm_jones1 (Author)

The electrical malfunctions appear to be somewhat random, affecting different systems intermittently. When you had similar issues with your Vauxhall, did the problem stem from a general software glitch, or was there a specific module that was causing the problem?

gerhardshadow1

With the Vauxhall it was a total nightmare. The whole system needed a recalibration, which they blamed on bad software. Your symptoms sound pretty familiar. I'd take it to a workshop. They'll probably run a full diagnostic check to be sure, but it sounds like a software thing to me.

friedhelm_jones1 (Author)

I took the vehicle to an authorized service center. They confirmed a software recalibration is needed to resolve the software malfunction. Thanks again for the advice.

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