recall - camshaft - 2002 W203
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Clicking noise
I recently had the dealership perform the Camshaft Solenoid campaign. I'm getting a clicking noise (like a sawing machine) coming from the front of the engine after they replaced the parts. Took the car back and they told me my supercharger belt tensioner is causing the problem. My car has 127K and is a 2002 C 230K. Anybody experienced the same problem?
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I recently had the dealership perform the Camshaft Solenoid campaign. I'm getting a clicking noise (like a sawing machine) coming from the front of the engine after they replaced the parts. Took the car back and they told me my supercharger belt tensioner is causing the problem. My car has 127K and is a 2002 C 230K. Anybody experienced the same problem?
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2002 Mercedes Benz C230 Coupe
Its weird...in Canada they have no clue about these recalls, service bulletins etc.
I called a few dealerships here and they took my VIN# and said theres no pending work on my car. Did you guys have to give them the recall # or the service bulletin # before MB agreed to do the work?
I called a few dealerships here and they took my VIN# and said theres no pending work on my car. Did you guys have to give them the recall # or the service bulletin # before MB agreed to do the work?
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The dealer called me and let me know about the Open campaign.
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THE C350
Open your hood and look to see if is the little black thing near the esp module. it is a valve of some sort that makes a ticking noise.
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2002 C230 Coupe 1999 Mazda Miata
What is the little black valve near the esp module that ticks? Ours has been ticking rapidly after a drive during the winter months.
Haven't heard anything about a recall, but it would be nice to get a loaner for a day or two while they got it done.
Haven't heard anything about a recall, but it would be nice to get a loaner for a day or two while they got it done.
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THE C350
I don't remember what it is called. I think it is something to do with emissions. i know they redesigned the mount for it at some point to try to help isolate the sound but it still made a sound from what i have read. i just ignore mine because i never could find the PN for the redesigned mounts.
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That is the purge valve. Mount it on rubber to shut it up.
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That is the purge valve. Mount it on rubber to shut it up.
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As we've seen with Toyota, stepping up to the plate and admitting (and fixing) broken sh*t will always lead to happier customers.
Not sure why you'd be happier with a broken car instead of getting a free fix.
Though this will be my one and only Benz, I'm glad they had a recall. I still think too much stuff goes wrong with them (like my SRS sensor in the passenger's side seat, which is getting replaced now).
Not sure why you'd be happier with a broken car instead of getting a free fix.
Though this will be my one and only Benz, I'm glad they had a recall. I still think too much stuff goes wrong with them (like my SRS sensor in the passenger's side seat, which is getting replaced now).
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It is NOT for the camshaft, it's the solenoid.
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As we've seen with Toyota, stepping up to the plate and admitting (and fixing) broken sh*t will always lead to happier customers.
Not sure why you'd be happier with a broken car instead of getting a free fix.
Though this will be my one and only Benz, I'm glad they had a recall. I still think too much stuff goes wrong with them (like my SRS sensor in the passenger's side seat, which is getting replaced now).
Not sure why you'd be happier with a broken car instead of getting a free fix.
Though this will be my one and only Benz, I'm glad they had a recall. I still think too much stuff goes wrong with them (like my SRS sensor in the passenger's side seat, which is getting replaced now).
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I'm with you - as soon as it gets to be 65 degrees or so constantly here, I'm going to replace mine. Have you started looking at replacement cost for the part? I think that it was about a grand at the dealership, but I'm sure it can be had cheaper. Valex bought the entire cluster off ebay and switched the MFD panel, which may be a route I go down.
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Ebay is the way to go.. But mine only goes out when its about 80+ outside which makes it 100 million on the inside It isn't to bad yet but it seems like all w203 that are 2004 and older have this issue.
It isn't to bad yet but it seems like all w203 that are 2004 and older have this issue.
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Sure, that would be no problem. What I'll do before spring is break apart the replacement and document how it was done, then we can crack open the current cluster and replace the MFD.
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$165 (with shipping) - a couple of others were a little cheaper, but this was (at least stated) a lower mile car that it was from. And in my twisted mind, I rationalized that it would be in better shape. I have no idea if that's realistic, but that's my logic, and I'm sticking to it.
