Em I the only one with the Problem??
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Em I the only one with the Problem??
At Highway speed weird vibration, you can even hear it...I had all 4 tires road forced balanced, still the same. So I went back to dealer this morning and test drove three other 2016 c-300's, all with different style tires, Pirelli/Conti, they were worse than mine, When I purchased this junk box I never road tested on highway, or I would have never bought it. The answer from the MB master tech is I guess it's a characteristic of the car, pretty lame for MB. I just can not believe that this is normal, anybody out there in MB world that can help please do... I should have bought the new a-4
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Can you describe the noise and feel of the vibration? Rapid, slow, speed dependent, felt through seat, steering wheel, loudness of sound, type of sound etc otherwise it could be anything...
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At Highway speed weird vibration, you can even hear it...I had all 4 tires road forced balanced, still the same. So I went back to dealer this morning and test drove three other 2016 c-300's, all with different style tires, Pirelli/Conti, they were worse than mine, When I purchased this junk box I never road tested on highway, or I would have never bought it. The answer from the MB master tech is I guess it's a characteristic of the car, pretty lame for MB. I just can not believe that this is normal, anybody out there in MB world that can help please do... I should have bought the new a-4
Flat spots usually resolve with heat (driving) in the first few miles though. A set of non run flats, which have a more pliable compound and sidewall would probably cure all, and they ride better and last longer than the run flats.
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Mike5215, I understand about flat spots, but we drove 20 miles or more with the dealer cars, on I95. They were just all constant vibrations..
ManiacGT, the vibration is low harmonic sound and feeling, and at two second intervals, and last for two seconds, felt in the steering wheel and floor boards, speeds of over 60 mph, I even put car in neutral at speed, still did it. I guess Im going to a speed shop next to have it checked out.
ManiacGT, the vibration is low harmonic sound and feeling, and at two second intervals, and last for two seconds, felt in the steering wheel and floor boards, speeds of over 60 mph, I even put car in neutral at speed, still did it. I guess Im going to a speed shop next to have it checked out.
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If you raise the passenger headrest fully, with nobody in the passenger seat, does it shake in rhythm with the vibration? Does it get worse with more speed or come on at a certain speed? I'm presuming stock suspension, stock wheels with the factory offset, no spacers or hub rings.
Have the shop look for a blown motor mount, collapsed tranny mount, bad U joint (or flex disk...not sure which the 205 has).
I'd also ask the dealer to allow service to bring in a used or loaner 205 and "borrow" the wheels for your car, and go for a ride with the lead tech before the swap and after. I had a similar issue with a 220 and that really sold the tech on the idea there was something wrong with the car.
Do it an axle at a time...fronts only then test drive, etc.
Have the shop look for a blown motor mount, collapsed tranny mount, bad U joint (or flex disk...not sure which the 205 has).
I'd also ask the dealer to allow service to bring in a used or loaner 205 and "borrow" the wheels for your car, and go for a ride with the lead tech before the swap and after. I had a similar issue with a 220 and that really sold the tech on the idea there was something wrong with the car.
Do it an axle at a time...fronts only then test drive, etc.
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Mike4215, Sounds like a lot of work on my part, for a brand new car with less than 1,000 miles on it. But I'm going to get to the bottom of this.
ManiacGT, Yes but comes and goes, with the shacking also in the video
ManiacGT, Yes but comes and goes, with the shacking also in the video
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That is tyre noise... So proceed to push your dealer to change out tyres and or wheels until it's resolved. I get it if I listen really carefully but it's very quiet on mine.
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I run two sets of wheels/tires on my 2015 C300 Sport 4Matic...stock 19" Pirelli RFT on the stock staggered 19" AMG wheels (Summer), and the stock 18" Conti A/S RFT on the stock staggered 18" AMG wheels (Winter), and I've noticed the 19" Pirelli RFTs flat spot on chilly Spring mornings. After 10 minutes or so of driving the vibrations are gone.
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At Highway speed weird vibration, you can even hear it...I had all 4 tires road forced balanced, still the same. So I went back to dealer this morning and test drove three other 2016 c-300's, all with different style tires, Pirelli/Conti, they were worse than mine, When I purchased this junk box I never road tested on highway, or I would have never bought it. The answer from the MB master tech is I guess it's a characteristic of the car, pretty lame for MB. I just can not believe that this is normal, anybody out there in MB world that can help please do... I should have bought the new a-4
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Mike4215, Sounds like a lot of work on my part, for a brand new car with less than 1,000 miles on it. But I'm going to get to the bottom of this.
ManiacGT, Yes but comes and goes, with the shacking also in the video
ManiacGT, Yes but comes and goes, with the shacking also in the video
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amg_BUFF Yes the other c-300 did vibrate, IN motion...I drove on same highway in all different lanes and speeds, I'm going back to dealer tomorrow to drive every c-300 they have in their LOT, I told them to make sure they all have proper air pressure and petrol...it might take me 4 hours but I WILL get to the bottom of this issue, I also went to a different dealer 50 miles away...and test drove a 2016 c-300 sport with 19" wheels, for a 10 mile ride... shake rattle and roll also...
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I'm not sure if I've been really lucky or what. I had a C300 base loaner on 17" for two weeks. Then I drove a C450 on 18, a C450 on 19, a C300 Sport steel on 19, a C300 Sport AirMatic on 18, a C450 on 18", a base on 18" steel, then another C450 on 19, and then one more extended test drive overnight on a third C450 on 19".
Not so much as a wobble in the steering wheel or seat from any of them. My C300 on air came with 18" run flats, no issues, and I've had two non run flat sets of tires, no issues.
You can't find a C that doesn't have vibration problems and I've never driven one that has. Are you taking a tech out on the drives, and have any of them confirmed they feel what you're describing?
Not so much as a wobble in the steering wheel or seat from any of them. My C300 on air came with 18" run flats, no issues, and I've had two non run flat sets of tires, no issues.
You can't find a C that doesn't have vibration problems and I've never driven one that has. Are you taking a tech out on the drives, and have any of them confirmed they feel what you're describing?
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I've driven at least a half dozen 2016 C300's loaners. Nothing has ever flagged my attention like what you describe. Sure you're not a bit overly sensitive?
My dealer has over 200 C classes on the lot if you want to drive them all.
My dealer has over 200 C classes on the lot if you want to drive them all.
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If it was just your car I'd be with you. However, you claim every C-Class you drive is as bad or worse. Statistically it's unlikely that the collection of cars you drove are different than the handful of cars I've driven. Therefore I conclude you have developed an extreme sensitivity to a condition not many can discern.
No MB sponsored conspiracy. As to perfection, my car has been in numerous times for all kinds of little flaws. Most repaired but my dash still isn't as rattle free as I think it should be.
No MB sponsored conspiracy. As to perfection, my car has been in numerous times for all kinds of little flaws. Most repaired but my dash still isn't as rattle free as I think it should be.
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Your conclusion is wrong we just swapped out all four wheels still vibration there master tech is looking into front end and power steering problems I will update when I get car back on Tuesday may 31st
If it was just your car I'd be with you. However, you claim every C-Class you drive is as bad or worse. Statistically it's unlikely that the collection of cars you drove are different than the handful of cars I've driven. Therefore I conclude you have developed an extreme sensitivity to a condition not many can discern.
No MB sponsored conspiracy. As to perfection, my car has been in numerous times for all kinds of little flaws. Most repaired but my dash still isn't as rattle free as I think it should be.
No MB sponsored conspiracy. As to perfection, my car has been in numerous times for all kinds of little flaws. Most repaired but my dash still isn't as rattle free as I think it should be.
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At the risk of further angering you, swapping wheels and still feeling the vibration is consistent with my theory. When you swap a part or change an alignment that cures the problem and differentiates your car from all the others, that's when I'm wrong.
