Squeaking/Pulley problems on your w203?
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From: sept-iles, quebec, canada
C280 2007 4matic
2007 c280 4 matic, replaced the belt at 61 000 km, nothing loose , just cold start noise.
5 min job. belt shipped free on warranty from my dealer. old belt is dry...rubber come off ... just rub with a rag and see rubber falling... new belt have not the same number stamped on it.
Yvan
5 min job. belt shipped free on warranty from my dealer. old belt is dry...rubber come off ... just rub with a rag and see rubber falling... new belt have not the same number stamped on it.
Yvan
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2005 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan
My car has been to dealers for service more than I ever thought a Mercedes would have to.
Just recently, my car has been squealing loud from cold start. As soon as I start up my engine, it sound aloud like ALWAYS lol, but that was normal for it from the first day that it started up
Now, it makes this squealing noise as soon as you put it in reverse. Sometimes its louder, sometimes it doesn't make the noise.
Sometimes I tried to not reverse, and go forward and see what happens, and then when I got to the end of the parking lot, I stopped and it started squealing...
UGHHHH
Is their a recall on this too? Because I need to bring mine in for the Camshaft solenoid one, and I'd rather get everything fixed at once.
My car has been to dealers for service more than I ever thought a Mercedes would have to.
Just recently, my car has been squealing loud from cold start. As soon as I start up my engine, it sound aloud like ALWAYS lol, but that was normal for it from the first day that it started up
Now, it makes this squealing noise as soon as you put it in reverse. Sometimes its louder, sometimes it doesn't make the noise.
Sometimes I tried to not reverse, and go forward and see what happens, and then when I got to the end of the parking lot, I stopped and it started squealing...
UGHHHH
Is their a recall on this too? Because I need to bring mine in for the Camshaft solenoid one, and I'd rather get everything fixed at once.
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mine is c200 kompressor, I had send it in the dealer in SG and had the pulley replaced. But the problem is not solved. Then they told me it is the compressor that is the issue, which will cost SGD4500 to replace the whole compressor... still thinking about it...
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2013 C350 4matic sport coupe
My Mechanic tapped my new Idler Pulley on my 2006 C230 Sport….
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From: Carbondale Illinois
2002 mercedes c230 kompressor coupe (CL203)
How many of you have had pulley problems with your w203? This is my 4th pulley replacement in just 6 months..1 idler pulley and 3 alternator pulleys (belts were also replaced).
It is a squeaking noise when your car is in idle but disappears after the engine warms up.
Is this common for the m271 engine or is it just my car?
It is a squeaking noise when your car is in idle but disappears after the engine warms up.
Is this common for the m271 engine or is it just my car?
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w203cl
The bearings are INA Made in Germany (INA Germany is China) and the failing Ford bearings were F.A.G. Canada.
On my lot younger Ford I had to replace all idler bearings already. But I change only the bearings.
Last edited by 112233; Sep 24, 2024 at 02:53 PM.
