brettdouglass

I have my mirrors set to fold in when i lock the car, and ive noticed lately they squeak loudly when folding in or out. I originally thought it was just rain getting in them when the were folding but apparently not considering this has been going on for over a month now. Any suggestions on a way to grease them or fix this problem? Thanks

Rogwp

The only fix that worked for me was to replace the noisy mirror. If you are out of warranty this will be expensive. Mine was replaced under warranty but I saw the invoice to MB - it was over $500.

Ron Jr

Even MB has no good fix for this problem other than replacement. That is the reason it was only on the '08s everyone develops this problem sooner or later. When I had my '08 I stopped using that feature.

AdidasC230

There are actually fixes contrary to whats posted, and MB dealers have the Tech updates and fixes to do it, just bring it in. They will figure it out. If out of warrantee, then I suggest simply disable them.

Glyn M Ruck

Please post the fix so that even if people use a dealer they can tell them what to do. Most dealers are not the brightest crayons in the box.

Ron Jr

I was told in 09 that the only fix was to replace. It took two days for them to do one mirror so when it started again I just had my SA note it in the cars records and disabled it. If a fix came later no one posted about it or I would have had it fixed before trading it in on the 11.

AdidasC230

My dealers been on top of any issue I have, but I work here so my views a bit jaded. Mine never squeeked personally and there the originals, but I have had friends bring it in for this issue on there 08s. Ill have to ask my tech but I know its a matter of shimming and drilling and light sanding to fix it. I can prob get the tech update, however posting it on here may be a different story. If I get in trouble for posting about burned nav discs on this forums, then who knows what reason youll come up with to ban me on here. Im sorry I just dont have that comfort level with MBWorld admins to do so

Glyn M Ruck

No one will ever ban you for being helpful. That I can assure you.

Kaewen

ooo i have a 2012 C180 and they squeak occasionally when i lock the cars (auto fold) or unlock them.

Should i be worried about it failing in the future? What causes the squeaking noise?
It's an occasional thing (like once every few days) and I cannot replicate if i go to the dealership...

any suggestions?
cheerS

RLE

The actual time to remove and replace one mirror is about fifteen minutes. Makes you wonder where the car was the rest of the time.

Glyn M Ruck

From a man that has replaced his mirrors with the later configuration DIY.

aowhaus

My dealership fixed the squeek on mine. I don't know if it was repaired or just replaced, but there was a TSB on it. The squeek did return eventually but not as bad, but I later replaced them with the 2010+ style aftermarket mirror housings and the squeek so far hasn't returned.

If your dealership can't fix it, you can take the mirror apart and apply white lithium grease (a weather proof lubricant which could be found in any auto parts store) to the pivot hinge.

AdidasC230

when cars are booked in that doesn't mean they take them immediately to the shop they may sit in back in the service lot, may sit on the drive, or may sit in a bay before being worked on, also you forget they have to acquire the parts from the counter, actually "diagnose" the problem and then fix it, then of course they wash and vacume your car as well, then usually park it in a "done" line. It takes at least 15 min to simply do anything without the repair, they also have to write everything up and bill it out and make internal notes.

THATS what takes more then 15 min. Even light bulbs some times aren't a 10 min process, esp on ML R and GLs and many other benzs

AdidasC230

Well I thought I was being helpful offering to send out a nav dvd but its in some by law I can't on here, Id assume giving out the document for a dealer repair would fall under that. If you can assure me it won't, Ill be happy to post it.

Glyn M Ruck

Just post the repair method like we post dealer bulletins & WIS methods. The Nav DVD issue is one of direct infringement of copyright. WIS repair methods etc are considered reasonable use of data in the public domain.