OMG.. I looked in my car after changing oil and I had a huge hole in mine too, of course, no one has the replacement local, so I took it off and duct taped it all till it comes next week. I could not believe how big the hole was! Hopefully the duct tape will not start a fire and melt. I googled it and mechanics say it is okay to duct tape! Quick fix till next week. Thank you for your video and the model number! Ordered from Amazon for less than 70 dollars!
That hole is right next to the turbo, btw. It gets very hot no matter the climate. For anyone wondering, this also suits the A250. I would also recommend removing the top of the airbox (t20 torx, do not have to be fully removed) remove the air filter and vacuum out the bits of plastic that have accumulated. If you pop the ecu from the front of the airbox you can blow the plastic out the bottom quite easily. Replace the filter if it's dirty.
Had a battery issue today, and found that exact hole in that same place when popped the hood. I said the same thing, so odd a huge hole. Took me two hours online just to find the name of what that part was, lol...and thankfully found your video!! Thanks!
I live in Phoenix AZ, and I have Exactly the same hole in mine that I discovered! I assumed its from the heat. The plastic just crumbled away too. Thank you so much for your video, I will now go and replace mine since the part arrived. I was also recommended to apply heat reflective aluminum auto tape on the new part in that specific area where the hole is, because it will happen again, especially in hot climate like here in AZ . Great Video! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@musclehustlerplease don’t get a place here in AZ, I’m move in 2 years ago from California and was my biggest mistake, people here are so nosy and weird!! without forgetting that he drinks a lot of alcohol because of the heat (great excuse)
Very useful info. Helped me install it on 2017 gla 250. Thanks It happens because, as someone else mentioned here, that plastic piece (must be very flaky plastic, it only cost $100 in Delray Beach dealer) is too close to the turbo intake (hot combustion air). Less to do with Arizona heat
Thank you so much and mine looks exactly the same where the deterioration is. Ordered the part on Amazon and I’m gonna try this myself. Thanks for the confidence!
I’m in Texas and have the same issue broke at same area I think it’s because of the heat in summer and cold winters temp fluctuates. But I am also going to have to replace my oil cooler. So I don’t know if it was because of this part ripping apart. A stich in time saves nine.
It's an easy fix, but unnecessary, It's common sense, you can't plastic that close to the exhaust manifold and expect it to survive, WHAT was Mercedes thinking of
I'm in the UK and I noticed mine too, our temperatures are cold so it's definitely a poor quality plastic and the heat from engine/ turbo. I also have it on a service plan with Main Mercedes Dealer and they have not even picked this up on the checks 😮
Yeah just had this happen to me last night. It's the heat from outside, combined with the engine heat and the turbo heat. I'm in texas and we're doing 100 degree temps
I did my service B, changed the cabin filter, motor filter and paid for changing the oil and filter (was free bc they were incompetent). Saw an hole today on my air intake hose, wondering how much it’s cost at Mercedes the piece?
I actually do not know how much it costs but if you call the dealership they can give you the price. I do have the part on my amazon store most likely cheaper, especially the labor they charge www.amazon.com/shop/korinekizian?isVisitor=true&listId=2R7J29GLCVNHH
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful. In terms of the part you got from Amazon it seems, you have 2 of them listed so wondering which one you got and how is it holding after 2 years since this video was made. I assume it was an exact fit and there is no need to go and buy the one manufactured by Mercedes.
Before I watch your video I was thinking that the Mercedes dealership took it off and they tested on something hot but now I see the same thing happened to your car that happened to mines I think I'm planning on doing it myself it might be a lot cheaper for me to do it and to have Mercedes-Benz do it thanks
i just noticed a hole in mine. Prior, I seen a major performance change in my engine. Thought it was the trans, but Mercedes told me the trans is fine. Hope this helps...
Mine looked the Exact same in the exact same spot!!!! Mercedes definitely didn’t think that one threw!! But it seems like this is a very common problem for everyone
Great video Korin i always enjoy watching your videos. And the hole in the air intake hose could be from getting to hot or maybe just warn out but not 100% sure on it
Yep I have the exact hole in my intake right now my battery went dead and I noticed I had a big hole and I was wondering how in the hell did that happen as soon as you touch it it crumbles to pieces
Question, dear fellow Mercedes owners : the fabric hose in mine is broken. Can I just “tape” it somehow to fix the hole?? (The plastics ends are in good condition) Thank you in advance
POOR DESIGN TBH PLASTIC NEXT TO THE HOTTEST PART OF THE ENGINE. On my camry and most cars its located near the bottom of the left or right of the bumper. looks like planned obsolescence. or aa way to get you to pay the dealer and order there parts. seen the same exact issure on my freinds car should be recalled. and freely replaced.
It's melted, very bad design by Mercedes-Benz put aluminum ,and heat resistant tape on that spot it will happen again.,mercedes-benz should used heat resistant materials this is my third one in 5 months, and it sucks 😡😤🤬
OMG.. I looked in my car after changing oil and I had a huge hole in mine too, of course, no one has the replacement local, so I took it off and duct taped it all till it comes next week. I could not believe how big the hole was! Hopefully the duct tape will not start a fire and melt. I googled it and mechanics say it is okay to duct tape! Quick fix till next week. Thank you for your video and the model number! Ordered from Amazon for less than 70 dollars!
That hole is right next to the turbo, btw. It gets very hot no matter the climate. For anyone wondering, this also suits the A250. I would also recommend removing the top of the airbox (t20 torx, do not have to be fully removed) remove the air filter and vacuum out the bits of plastic that have accumulated. If you pop the ecu from the front of the airbox you can blow the plastic out the bottom quite easily. Replace the filter if it's dirty.
Had a battery issue today, and found that exact hole in that same place when popped the hood. I said the same thing, so odd a huge hole. Took me two hours online just to find the name of what that part was, lol...and thankfully found your video!! Thanks!
I live in Phoenix AZ, and I have Exactly the same hole in mine that I discovered! I assumed its from the heat. The plastic just crumbled away too. Thank you so much for your video, I will now go and replace mine since the part arrived. I was also recommended to apply heat reflective aluminum auto tape on the new part in that specific area where the hole is, because it will happen again, especially in hot climate like here in AZ . Great Video! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the tip! If you are ever looking to invest in real estate contact me in Phoenix or surrounding area 🏡
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Heat tape didn't help nor did reflective gold tape.
@@musclehustlerplease don’t get a place here in AZ, I’m move in 2 years ago from California and was my biggest mistake, people here are so nosy and weird!! without forgetting that he drinks a lot of alcohol because of the heat (great excuse)
Very useful info. Helped me install it on 2017 gla 250. Thanks
It happens because, as someone else mentioned here, that plastic piece (must be very flaky plastic, it only cost $100 in Delray Beach dealer) is too close to the turbo intake (hot combustion air). Less to do with Arizona heat
I’m in Dallas, TX my GLA 250 has the exact hole, exact place- replacing now
The turbo is placed right beside this air duct so the turbo melted the plastic
why the heck did they do that!!!
Exact same Problem today with my A250 from 2013. Easy to fix also
Just replaced my intake duct, thanks for the video! I had the exact same thing happen, melted and crumbled back of intake by the turbo
SMe exact issue with the hole in air intake. Thank you so much for you video! Short and simple👍
Thank you so much this helps so much I have the same car and the exact same damage on that hose, hope u keep updating more vids of it :)
Yay! I am so glad I could help!!
I have the same problem and its broke in the same place , so bad quality from Mercedes !!!😮
Same here! I found on Amazon at 47 dlls
Thank you so much and mine looks exactly the same where the deterioration is. Ordered the part on Amazon and I’m gonna try this myself. Thanks for the confidence!
Yay let me know how it goes!
I have the same problem. Just happened this morning. Crazy, it just disintegrated in pieces. Thanks for this video!
I had the same whole, thank you for helping me install it My self.🔥
Thank you this was so helpful 🎉🎉🎉🎉 being a female going to Mechanic in Toronto is like a hell hole they’ll charge you so much for everything😢
I’m in Texas and have the same issue broke at same area I think it’s because of the heat in summer and cold winters temp fluctuates. But I am also going to have to replace my oil cooler. So I don’t know if it was because of this part ripping apart. A stich in time saves nine.
The same thing happened to my car, now that I saw your video it's easy to change it, but it's rare that it's broken
It's an easy fix, but unnecessary, It's common sense, you can't plastic that close to the exhaust manifold and expect it to survive, WHAT was Mercedes thinking of
The same thing happened to my! Can I use something else like an upgrade?
Same car and problem. Glad I came to this video 💪🏻
Definitely appreciate uploading stuff outside the norm from time to time. Hope you're doing well and have a great one!
Thanks much appreciated!
I'm in the UK and I noticed mine too, our temperatures are cold so it's definitely a poor quality plastic and the heat from engine/ turbo. I also have it on a service plan with Main Mercedes Dealer and they have not even picked this up on the checks 😮
When the coolant levels get low and it boils up it heats and melts . Yup exactly what you said.
Thank for this clip. I have the CLA250 as well and I have the exact same whole
Thank you so much! I bought the part and was going to pay someone to replace it. Much easier to fix on my own!
Yay! I am so glad it helped!
How much was the piece if you bought the original?
Mine looks exactly like this. I used two part fiberglass resin an stuck a flat piece of insulated exhaust wrap around the back of the new one.
Did your car start driving sluggish when it got the hole in the intake?
Did that cause your engine light to come on ?
Yeah just had this happen to me last night. It's the heat from outside, combined with the engine heat and the turbo heat. I'm in texas and we're doing 100 degree temps
You can show as much stuff like this as you want no complaints from me.
haha entertaining right?
I did my service B, changed the cabin filter, motor filter and paid for changing the oil and filter (was free bc they were incompetent). Saw an hole today on my air intake hose, wondering how much it’s cost at Mercedes the piece?
I actually do not know how much it costs but if you call the dealership they can give you the price. I do have the part on my amazon store most likely cheaper, especially the labor they charge www.amazon.com/shop/korinekizian?isVisitor=true&listId=2R7J29GLCVNHH
Bought it for +\- 82$ cad at Mercedes the piece coming tomorrow
Have A200 same issue .. plastic flaking away .. must be the turbo heat 🤔
What would happen if I just leave it like that
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful. In terms of the part you got from Amazon it seems, you have 2 of them listed so wondering which one you got and how is it holding after 2 years since this video was made. I assume it was an exact fit and there is no need to go and buy the one manufactured by Mercedes.
i have exactly same problem thks to u i fixed 🙏🏻
Before I watch your video I was thinking that the Mercedes dealership took it off and they tested on something hot but now I see the same thing happened to your car that happened to mines
I think I'm planning on doing it myself it might be a lot cheaper for me to do it and to have Mercedes-Benz do it thanks
i just noticed a hole in mine. Prior, I seen a major performance change in my engine. Thought it was the trans, but Mercedes told me the trans is fine. Hope this helps...
Yay let me know how it goes!
Know I see the another talent in you as a #mechanic🛠👌👏👏😘
haha yes!
Thanks for this video ! It is a great help to me, thanks !
How did u unclip the right side? Mine seems to be super stuck. Did u push in first or anything?
it’s on the bottom left side i clip it thete
Mine looked the Exact same in the exact same spot!!!! Mercedes definitely didn’t think that one threw!! But it seems like this is a very common problem for everyone
Great video Korin i always enjoy watching your videos. And the hole in the air intake hose could be from getting to hot or maybe just warn out but not 100% sure on it
ahhh darn!
@@musclehustler Hopefully it doesn't happen again
@@musclehustler I had to change it 2 Times hope the new one doesn't melt from the turbo heat again.i guess I'll have to wait and see
Yep I have the exact hole in my intake right now my battery went dead and I noticed I had a big hole and I was wondering how in the hell did that happen as soon as you touch it it crumbles to pieces
Ty for your video Mercedes’ want to charge me 350 to change that part . 100.00 for the part . I found it for 45.00 dollars
Wooohooo!!
Where did you get the part? My intake looks just like hers, a large hole in it
@@johnbustos8498 I got mine from eBay
Question, dear fellow Mercedes owners : the fabric hose in mine is broken. Can I just “tape” it somehow to fix the hole?? (The plastics ends are in good condition)
Thank you in advance
The same thing happened to me, it seems to be a chronic manufacturing problem in a car that should be "premium".
i have the EXACT same hole in mine lol i just bought it from a guy who lived in arizona so maybe it’s an arizona thing 😂😂
Now you see...I didn't know how easy it was to replace it...damn dealer tried to charge me 200 fuck that...good video btw
Save that mullah! let me know how it goes!
Same issue as well here.
F*cking dealership was really trying to charge me $100 labor to replace this 😂
Just changed mine and it had that big hole too
Mine looks exactly the same I’m in Vegas….gonna put a heat shield between that and the engine will solve the issue hopefully
Same car same exact situation 🤷🏽♂️but thanks tho
You are #amazing👌👏👏
I think it's because the heat of the engine
Omg something happen to me. That area gets so hot it burns the intake hose
Because behind this have turbo
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I have a same problem
I have a 2014 CLA 250 4matic. Same exact issue. Poor quality part on Mercedes Benz.
Muscle chic's 💜
I have the same car, that same part is melted 🤷
Same thing happened to mine
I don't eat marbles because I think is craziness trying creep on me but no never
Rats ate the intake plastic 😅🤣
Sounds delicious 😋
Heat.
Ummm 🧐 wow
I thought the whole would be caused by a rat.
that's either a squirrel or a rat nothing else.
POOR DESIGN TBH PLASTIC NEXT TO THE HOTTEST PART OF THE ENGINE. On my camry and most cars its located near the bottom of the left or right of the bumper. looks like planned obsolescence. or aa way to get you to pay the dealer and order there parts. seen the same exact issure on my freinds car should be recalled. and freely replaced.
It's melted, very bad design by Mercedes-Benz put aluminum ,and heat resistant tape on that spot it will happen again.,mercedes-benz should used heat resistant materials this is my third one in 5 months, and it sucks 😡😤🤬
Kerrrrreeeeeennnn
First 2 minutes useless