Mike O
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Hello, I have a 2017 B250e with just over 20,000 miles, purchased six months ago. It had one previous owner, is in excellent condition, and drives beautifully. However, I recently got the "Malfunction Visit Workshop" warning in amber/yellow.
After reading forum threads, I see this could be caused by a range of issues from charging to the 12V battery or more serious coolant leakage. I have a dealer appointment scheduled but am troubleshooting in the meantime:
1) 12V Battery -- My Varta battery dates to mid-2016, so it's likely due for replacement despite no signs of failure.
2) Speed Sensor Check – Concerned about coolant leaks, I inspected the speed sensor (following this helpful QC Charge video). It looks clean, with no gunk or contamination, though I did notice a tiny bit of liquid that seems more like grease than coolant.
I’m attaching photos -- if anyone has insights or suggestions, I’d appreciate them! Looking ahead, I’m considering the coolant delete, but first I want to address the Malfunction Visit Workshop cause and figure out if I have anything to be concerned about now in terms of coolant leakage. Really enjoy this car and hope to keep it running for years. Thanks in advance!
After reading forum threads, I see this could be caused by a range of issues from charging to the 12V battery or more serious coolant leakage. I have a dealer appointment scheduled but am troubleshooting in the meantime:
1) 12V Battery -- My Varta battery dates to mid-2016, so it's likely due for replacement despite no signs of failure.
2) Speed Sensor Check – Concerned about coolant leaks, I inspected the speed sensor (following this helpful QC Charge video). It looks clean, with no gunk or contamination, though I did notice a tiny bit of liquid that seems more like grease than coolant.
I’m attaching photos -- if anyone has insights or suggestions, I’d appreciate them! Looking ahead, I’m considering the coolant delete, but first I want to address the Malfunction Visit Workshop cause and figure out if I have anything to be concerned about now in terms of coolant leakage. Really enjoy this car and hope to keep it running for years. Thanks in advance!
