Rattles, Ticking, knocking, rattling DIY FIX
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Originally Posted by Narcissus
Pop open the hood, look for the area I circled in red... can't really miss it , it's pretty loud when the hood's lifted
touch around, you'll see where you can tighten things up to minimize/eliminate the noise...
touch around, you'll see where you can tighten things up to minimize/eliminate the noise...
It might be from the second hose but I didn't see it banging against anything. If I hold the hose, I can feel it pulsating though (at about the same periodicity as the sound I hear inside the car cabin).
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Originally Posted by raunen
I looked around this morning in the area you suggested and found that there was a loose snap-on cap holding down one of the two hoses. I snapped that back into place but the sound persisted.
It might be from the second hose but I didn't see it banging against anything. If I hold the hose, I can feel it pulsating though (at about the same periodicity as the sound I hear inside the car cabin).
It might be from the second hose but I didn't see it banging against anything. If I hold the hose, I can feel it pulsating though (at about the same periodicity as the sound I hear inside the car cabin).
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Originally Posted by Narcissus
Ok even if all the clips are attached you will still hear it, it's a design flaw... turn your car on and touch/squeeze around and you'll find where to strap things up to reduce/eliminate the noise... don't worry it's pretty sturdy
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Originally Posted by raunen
I took my car in earlier to get the service counter reset, and mentioned the noise of the service advisor. She immediately said: "purge valve, it's normal but annoying. MB has a fix that will make it more quiet, we'll take care of it". Cool!
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I have a couple of rattled from HELL
car is usually VERY quiet on smooth roads.
When I go on bumpy roads ( lots of them in CT ) I hear plasticky (vinyl against plastic or plastic against plastic ) sounds from the rear. I can actually hear two distinct sounds that sound identical but one seems to come from the left rear and the other from the right rear.
VERY annoying.
Another rattle is more like a creaking noise and it comes from the center console. I have the aluminum trim and the 6-speed. It seems to come from around the tranny/cup holder area.
The last 2 happen infrequently. When I go over any pavement that has grooves in it, the trim and/or the seat belt anchors buzz.
This car is a plastic hell. Any loaners I've had did not have any of these issues.
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When I go on bumpy roads ( lots of them in CT ) I hear plasticky (vinyl against plastic or plastic against plastic ) sounds from the rear. I can actually hear two distinct sounds that sound identical but one seems to come from the left rear and the other from the right rear.
VERY annoying.
Another rattle is more like a creaking noise and it comes from the center console. I have the aluminum trim and the 6-speed. It seems to come from around the tranny/cup holder area.
The last 2 happen infrequently. When I go over any pavement that has grooves in it, the trim and/or the seat belt anchors buzz.
This car is a plastic hell. Any loaners I've had did not have any of these issues.
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CZ
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Thank you guys.
These stuff really works. Took 2 hours off from work. Did the Rear view mirror. You could actually seperate the casing. I used double sided foam tape to create some cushioning effect.
Then I did the center console with some old calling name card (near the player) There is also 2 removable panel at both end of the dash board, you can see this when you opened the door.
Now the noise decreased about 50%!!.
Have to wait till I'm able to try out the other fix.
For those with squeaking sound vinyl / leather, maybe you can try to lubricate with silicone oil?
These stuff really works. Took 2 hours off from work. Did the Rear view mirror. You could actually seperate the casing. I used double sided foam tape to create some cushioning effect.
Then I did the center console with some old calling name card (near the player) There is also 2 removable panel at both end of the dash board, you can see this when you opened the door.
Now the noise decreased about 50%!!.
Have to wait till I'm able to try out the other fix.
For those with squeaking sound vinyl / leather, maybe you can try to lubricate with silicone oil?
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Originally Posted by pookie
this thread is not a sticky anymore???
it's part of all the other DIY links on one compiled Sticky.....
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yes it is !
it's part of all the other DIY links on one compiled Sticky.....
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it's part of all the other DIY links on one compiled Sticky.....
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Originally Posted by Narcissus
Sweet, they'll change the little plastic bracket, the noise will be almost eliminated, when you get your car back, tie-wrap the top 2 wires together and you'll have succeded in eliminating the purge valve sound completly!
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Originally Posted by C240-Merc
My 2001 C240 does the same thing. When the car is at idle it makes the ticking sound. I can only hear the sound when I am in the car. When I took it to the dealer to have the service B performed they could not find any problems associated with the sound that I was explaining to them. The best they could do is associate the sound to the a/c. Guess I will have to live with it.
I recently put on a new set of 18 inch wheels. A couple of weeks after the installation I now hear another light ticking sound coming from the right side of the dash only when the car is moving. The faster I go the quicker the sound gets with shorter intervals. So I thought it was the wheel, however the wheel is not rubbing against anything and it is driving me nuts. I tried locating it but have been unsuccessful. Could it be a fan? What could it be?
I recently put on a new set of 18 inch wheels. A couple of weeks after the installation I now hear another light ticking sound coming from the right side of the dash only when the car is moving. The faster I go the quicker the sound gets with shorter intervals. So I thought it was the wheel, however the wheel is not rubbing against anything and it is driving me nuts. I tried locating it but have been unsuccessful. Could it be a fan? What could it be?
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I have finally solved my squeaky driver's seat, and it had nothing to do with cutting the trim or applying velcro.
I simply sprayed some silicone on the two coil springs under the rear corners of the seat (access from the rear door). Spray some extra around the locating lug inside the bottom of each spring. Wipe the excess to keep it off shoes of those sitting in back. Not a hint of sound, now. Hooray!
Funny thing is that I had complained about the squeak at each of two A services and two B services, and a few other times for other warranty repairs. The dealer consistently said they could not duplicate the problem. And all along they could have sprayed some silicone themselves just as a preventative measure. It would have shut me up years ago.
I simply sprayed some silicone on the two coil springs under the rear corners of the seat (access from the rear door). Spray some extra around the locating lug inside the bottom of each spring. Wipe the excess to keep it off shoes of those sitting in back. Not a hint of sound, now. Hooray!
Funny thing is that I had complained about the squeak at each of two A services and two B services, and a few other times for other warranty repairs. The dealer consistently said they could not duplicate the problem. And all along they could have sprayed some silicone themselves just as a preventative measure. It would have shut me up years ago.
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I have finally solved my squeaky driver's seat, and it had nothing to do with cutting the trim or applying velcro.
I simply sprayed some silicone on the two coil springs under the rear corners of the seat (access from the rear door). Spray some extra around the locating lug inside the bottom of each spring. Wipe the excess to keep it off shoes of those sitting in back. Not a hint of sound, now. Hooray!
Funny thing is that I had complained about the squeak at each of two A services and two B services, and a few other times for other warranty repairs. The dealer consistently said they could not duplicate the problem. And all along they could have sprayed some silicone themselves just as a preventative measure. It would have shut me up years ago.
I simply sprayed some silicone on the two coil springs under the rear corners of the seat (access from the rear door). Spray some extra around the locating lug inside the bottom of each spring. Wipe the excess to keep it off shoes of those sitting in back. Not a hint of sound, now. Hooray!
Funny thing is that I had complained about the squeak at each of two A services and two B services, and a few other times for other warranty repairs. The dealer consistently said they could not duplicate the problem. And all along they could have sprayed some silicone themselves just as a preventative measure. It would have shut me up years ago.
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Originally Posted by Capt Nemo o2
Ok two things...
One for anyone with an 05 with HK package... There is a rattle coming from the back of the car from the bass. I found a major part if not all of this sound was the plastic speaker grill over the sub. It rattles in the back of the grill in the center. Havent found a fix because I'm afraid of breaking it!
Also, all thoughs squeaks everyone hears from the front seats. The sound from the vinyl/leather rubbing against plastic... I noticed that has been eliminated for 05, the seats have a soft cotton or nylon patch wherever the plastic meets the seats. Just thought I would mention something completely useless and something most probably know already!
One for anyone with an 05 with HK package... There is a rattle coming from the back of the car from the bass. I found a major part if not all of this sound was the plastic speaker grill over the sub. It rattles in the back of the grill in the center. Havent found a fix because I'm afraid of breaking it!
Also, all thoughs squeaks everyone hears from the front seats. The sound from the vinyl/leather rubbing against plastic... I noticed that has been eliminated for 05, the seats have a soft cotton or nylon patch wherever the plastic meets the seats. Just thought I would mention something completely useless and something most probably know already!
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My driver's side door rattles like crazy. It sounds like something is loose inside. Has anyone taken the door panel off to see if they could tighten things up inside there? The sound is driving me nuts.
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I checked the trunk release button and it is not loose. I believe it has something to do with the window's internal components, because when I put the window down a few millimeters from the upright position the rattle is less obvious. As far as warranties--I only have the extended warranty and I don't believe it will be covered. I will ask my SA at the dealership to see if he can have someone take a look at it and charge it to the company that provided the ext. warranty--it doesn't hurt to ask.
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Here's a unique one...6 speed trans klunk
Follow along with my description and see if you know what this could be.
While I have many of the annoying creaks and rattles you have decribed here, I have one **klunk** that has not been mentioned. Probably due to the fact that my C230K SS is a 6 speed.
When I get home at night, I turn into my driveway (slightly uphill) and open the garage door. Now, the driveway slab sits a few inches below the height of the garage floor, so when the front tires reach the garage floor, there's a light bump up going in to the garage. (The car is in 1st gear when heading up the driveway.) So, once the front and rear tires have made the bump up onto the garage floor, I disengage the clutch just before applying the brakes. At the exact moment I disenage the clutch, the rear end produces a reverberating klunk...pretty damn noticeable. The obvious explanation would be that I'm disengaging the clutch over a bump, and "something" is lose and klunking during clutch disengagement.
Thoughts, anoyone? My car is going in for it's first B-Service next week.
While I have many of the annoying creaks and rattles you have decribed here, I have one **klunk** that has not been mentioned. Probably due to the fact that my C230K SS is a 6 speed.
When I get home at night, I turn into my driveway (slightly uphill) and open the garage door. Now, the driveway slab sits a few inches below the height of the garage floor, so when the front tires reach the garage floor, there's a light bump up going in to the garage. (The car is in 1st gear when heading up the driveway.) So, once the front and rear tires have made the bump up onto the garage floor, I disengage the clutch just before applying the brakes. At the exact moment I disenage the clutch, the rear end produces a reverberating klunk...pretty damn noticeable. The obvious explanation would be that I'm disengaging the clutch over a bump, and "something" is lose and klunking during clutch disengagement.
Thoughts, anoyone? My car is going in for it's first B-Service next week.
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I sprayed the springs with lithium grease
Originally Posted by MB-BOB
I have finally solved my squeaky driver's seat, and it had nothing to do with cutting the trim or applying velcro.
I simply sprayed some silicone on the two coil springs under the rear corners of the seat (access from the rear door). Spray some extra around the locating lug inside the bottom of each spring. Wipe the excess to keep it off shoes of those sitting in back. Not a hint of sound, now. Hooray!
Funny thing is that I had complained about the squeak at each of two A services and two B services, and a few other times for other warranty repairs. The dealer consistently said they could not duplicate the problem. And all along they could have sprayed some silicone themselves just as a preventative measure. It would have shut me up years ago.
I simply sprayed some silicone on the two coil springs under the rear corners of the seat (access from the rear door). Spray some extra around the locating lug inside the bottom of each spring. Wipe the excess to keep it off shoes of those sitting in back. Not a hint of sound, now. Hooray!
Funny thing is that I had complained about the squeak at each of two A services and two B services, and a few other times for other warranty repairs. The dealer consistently said they could not duplicate the problem. And all along they could have sprayed some silicone themselves just as a preventative measure. It would have shut me up years ago.
Sucks
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Mine is an 03 and the driver's seat creaks.
Originally Posted by Capt Nemo o2
oh ok! must have been the pre-03 models like the original poster's i guess? My bad!!!
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On my old 01, they changed the purge valve bracket and it fixed it.
On my 05 I had a noise that sounded like it was rear suspension or sway bar links related on bumpy roads.
Turned out to be an adjustment to the rear door latch. The door was vibrating a bit.
..jack
On my 05 I had a noise that sounded like it was rear suspension or sway bar links related on bumpy roads.
Turned out to be an adjustment to the rear door latch. The door was vibrating a bit.
..jack
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About the purge valve this may be interestig for someone.
Please note that acording to the document cars produced after 07/2001 should have the enhanced braket.
Best Regards.
Please note that acording to the document cars produced after 07/2001 should have the enhanced braket.
Best Regards.