Thanks guys... and being a non-technical person, I would have to have someone that knows what you are talking about to come with me, like a man that's a mechanic - anyone in the Tampa area want to take that one?

I did, by the way, file a complaint with NHTSA, Consumer Affairs as well as sent an email to a Consumer Attorney at a local TV station that is know to get results. I figure if I can get some pressure put on them from a safety perspective they will see that I am serious and I mean to get results instead of being told "its normal".

I've been very patient in hopes that this weeks appointment would get me good results but alas, that did not happen... so some of the b with an itch mode has to come out if I'm going to get anyone to really listen to me and my concern. I know how to do that with just enough without being labeled a problem child.

So wish me luck as I head out to get my car and head over the MB dealer. And trust me, if they tell me they can fix it, I'll be on the phone with DC and raise a stink.

All I know is that something has to give and I am not going to back down with this after dealing with this problem since early April!!

Thanks again everyone!