Problems with the electric steering column adjustment in Mercedes GLA Class 2014 - tips and workshop experience wanted

Hey, I had a similar problem with my 2012 Mercedes A Class, just like your GLA Class. My experience with cars is rather limited, but I still tried to deal with the problem. At some point, however, I did go to my garage because the problem couldn't really be solved. It turned out that the control unit was defective. The repair and the new control unit cost me around 1000 euros. Could you perhaps share some information such as the model and year of your car? Maybe then I could give you more details and help you further.

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Thanks for the answer! Interesting experience with your A-Class. My mileage is 126889 km and it's been a few months since the last service. Is this a common problem with the ECU? Spending a few thousand euros isn't exactly cheap. Would it make sense to get a second opinion? I mean, with such high repair costs. What other factors could be causing this problem? There are just too many questions in my head. Any more advice would be great!

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Hey, sure, I understand your concerns, believe me, I wasn't happy about spending so much money on the garage either. It's possible that the mileage on your car is also a factor. But to say whether the ECU is a common problem is difficult, it depends on so many factors. The whole system is quite complex, so there could be many reasons for this fault. The fuses could also be the problem, have you checked them? It could also be that the problem is in the wiring or the plugs. Getting a second opinion is definitely a good idea, especially if there are high costs involved. This way you can be sure that you are really doing the right thing. Ultimately, it's also a question of safety. So I would recommend that you go to the garage as soon as possible. Hopefully I've been able to help a little. All the best!

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Hey, thanks for the detailed reply and advice! I haven't checked the fuses yet, that could indeed be the problem. Getting a second opinion sounds like a good idea too. I will definitely go to the garage as soon as possible. Health and safety come first, of course. Thanks again for the help, really very valuable! I'll keep you posted as soon as I know more. Until then, all the best to you too!

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