Alex225577

Hey guys. I got the check engine light today regarding this problem. Can anyone please let me know if my 2006 clk350 is affected. My vin is: WDBTJ56HX6F198496. Thanks in advance

Glyn M Ruck

Both make good products. Benz goes 0W-40 as a global oil. If you are changing between summer & winter your viscosity choices are good. Make sure that the oil you use has a MB 229.5 approval.

mytymaus007

Ive been reading this thread! its amazing for the money you would have to worry about this. I keep on reading the engines that are affected by this issue are between certain numbers. I might be buying a 2009 CLK350 AMG package 36k miles on it for $21000 tomorrow. I dont have the vin # or engine # but would anyone know if the 2009's were effected by this engine issue!!! or any other issues that im not aware of!

Glyn M Ruck

See my reply to your PM. 2009's are clear.

Naif

Hi,
Now I have to change the balancer shaft sprocket as the engine start become noisy. how I know that the spare part is not weak or bad manufacture the same as the damaged one??

Please advise if there is a way to avoid this from happening again.
Naif

AndrewTi

Hi my Vin is WDBTJ56H37F206388 on a 2006/06/15 CLK 350 W209 with 52,000 miles always maintained by MB Dealers.
Can anyone tell me if I'm in that range that has problems? Thanks

rostrom

I have a 2006 R350 with 118,000 miles and took it in to the dealer for recall work to be done replacing the cam shaft adjuster magentas and wire harness. I had a p0016 code and they said recall work did not fix it. It is the balance shaft gear. I was prepared for them to tell me $6k to fix, but instead the service advisor said "We are fixing it under warranty so give us 3 more days." I was floored. Certainly Mercedes seems to be slowly changing their stance on fixing this defect.

cssnms

What exactly is the issue with the sprocket and magnets?

Odysseus A

Does anyone mind looking up a couple of VIN numbers for me and let me know if I am within the affected range. I am new on this forum and I am hoping to make a MB purchase within the next two weeks.

2009 CLK 350 VIN - WDBTJ56H19F261182

2007 CLK 350 VIN - WDBTJ56H77F206622

Thanks so much in advance guys.

gunzofnavarrone

new owner/new member 2006 clk500 low miles(6500 miles) so I want to catch this early if possible. VIN WDBTK75G16T065905
Many thanks in advance!

gunzofnavarrone

Hello,
Have noticed a consistent high pitched sound coming from the passenger side of the engine bay. MB shop thinks the cams may be causing the issue...rubbing/scrapping etc. Before I let him lose on the car can someone confirm if my car is on the naughty list?? I now only have 7500 miles on it so I think that since this was a factor F-up it could be the reason.

VIN WDBTK75G16T065905
Many thanks in advance!

Michael_dav

please check my vin and tell me if i am under the 'risk zone' or not

WDBRF52H97A918001

thank you in advance

Bill51sdr

My wife's '06 CLK 350(108K miles) has begun throwing P0016 & occasionally P0017 with irritating regularity. I may get a borescope to confirm this but I believe the writing is on the wall.
I am not going to bother with having Mercedes do the work as what will come out of my pocket will likely meet or exceed what the car is worth even if I manage to get them to do their partial compensation.
I will be doing the work myself and am hoping to find out if there is a recommended parts list or a "kit" for this little project. I will be going thru Parts.com to purchase what is needed.

TIA for any help with this.

TechSuperstar

Bill... I'd still check with the dealer just to see what they might do.. Note there is a class action lawsuit that went though.. Print out the lawsuit and bring it with you From what I read it looks like the car is covered to 125k miles you might be able to get reimbursed for 70%. Anyway, if you want to do it yourself I saw a great video direct from Mercedes on youtube showing the entire process.

see google
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M272_engine
and lawsuit
https://cases.justia.com/federal/dis...?ts=1428566656

Google search for other writeups

Bill51sdr

I went to the dealership from which I have bought both my CLK's and spoke with a service advisor. I told him I am almost certain my CLK 350 has the balance shaft issue and asked what if anything he might be able to do for me. Obviously he is aware of the lawsuit and in fact had just a day or two ago had received an email from MBUSA regarding the repair. He tells me there is now a warranty on the affected engines for 10 years, 125K miles and once the condition has been verified, it appears the repair and diagnostic fees will be covered. This is his understanding of the situation anyway. I am taking the car in this Friday for the diagnosis and will post here once I find out the extent of the coverage. This seems to be really good news for the time being. We shall see...

Bill51sdr

Got my reply & to add insult to injury one of the actuators on the intake manifold is now throwing a code. If we keep the car I will do the balance shaft & actuator repair myself. Their estimate exceeds the current value of the car:

Hey Bill once again thank you for your patience,

In regards to the intake manifold it sounds like it is the actuator that is broken/ faulty according to the techs shop notes.

As for the balance shaft, with the age of your CLK and the mileage falling under the LI03.30-P-050027, MBUSA is willing to provide a 37.5% discount to the repairs. Blow are the prices and a screenshot of the document. Attached is the document in its entirety. Let me know if you have any questions.

Intake Manifold $1,796.00 installed plus tax

Balance shaft (adjusted with 37.5% off) $4,628.13 installed plus tax for the parts.

bobpun

I have a 2007 CLK550 and would like help in determining whether my engine falls within the range of engines that are affected by this/these faulty part(s).
VIN:WDBTK72F47T084803
Engine #: 2736967 30 132002.

Bill51sdr

Here is what some of you have to look forward to. The new part is on the left (obviously ) I'll be starting a separate thread on this as I am doing the work and taking pictures. Fun, fun fun!

Colin G

Wrong thread.

dododo

WDBRF92H17F923347
please help me

Rudeney

M272 engine #585456 - beyond the problem range.

Kahin Dur

shahram72

Hello, new here as I am shopping for a Mercedes CLK. I was looking at the SL but two more seats and no hydraulic suspension makes this a better option. I don't have a VIN but are the 07,08 550 engines in the clear? There was one post that said it was 06 engines.

Malecha

Mitra43

I'm looking into purchasing a 2003 clk320 and would like to know if it falls within the affected range: VIN: WDBTJ65J33F026042

Thanks in advance!