ok, here we are one year later, and probably 3 or 4 'meltings' since my initial post, the most recent episode last night, so i've decided to resurrect thread.

and i am wondering if there is a specific MB fix or TSB for this obvious defect?

tia , john.

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thanks , jago1244
current stable
2002 E430 4MATIC blk/char
2001 BMW 325CIC
1996 993 TARGA