Recurring 205 Problems?
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 47
Likes: 6
From: Scotland, East
W 205 c220d 2018
Recurring 205 Problems?
Hi All,
Just really looking to tap into other owners' experiences if I may.
Background to car is it's an early UK Spec Sport with lowered steel Comfort Suspension, 220CDi Diesel.
It is due it's second service at 2 years (12k miles), but there are a few niggles that I will have them look at and wondered if anybody else has had problems with any of these:
1. Wheels seem to be 'pattering' on severe transverse ridges, eg expansion joints. I'm thinking dampers, but maybe engine / transmission mounting?
2. At motorway speeds I'm hearing a droning noise like wind in roof bars except I don't have those, being a saloon. I've read the posts on here about wind noise and notice I have 3mm glass...is that where the problem lies?
3. Some transmission shunt in 2nd in stop-go traffic. Also take up in 3rd after a down change from 4 tends to jolt. If driving a manual, I would give the throttle a blip!
4. Tyre wear...rears: I'm going to have to change them at 15K miles. On my 204 220 CDi I got 21k, so maybe not too bad. Fronts: could probably go till 25k, but will have to change sooner due to outer edge wear - slight 'fish-tailing' on outers. They are Conti SC 4s or 5s - not sure but on 17s. Any advice on replacement tyres welcome!
Apart from these niggles, this has been a great car; overall fuel consumption has been just short of 50 since I've had it and recently saw 64 on a run of 350 miles.
Many thanks in anticipation of any help / advice on the above.
Ernie
Just really looking to tap into other owners' experiences if I may.
Background to car is it's an early UK Spec Sport with lowered steel Comfort Suspension, 220CDi Diesel.
It is due it's second service at 2 years (12k miles), but there are a few niggles that I will have them look at and wondered if anybody else has had problems with any of these:
1. Wheels seem to be 'pattering' on severe transverse ridges, eg expansion joints. I'm thinking dampers, but maybe engine / transmission mounting?
2. At motorway speeds I'm hearing a droning noise like wind in roof bars except I don't have those, being a saloon. I've read the posts on here about wind noise and notice I have 3mm glass...is that where the problem lies?
3. Some transmission shunt in 2nd in stop-go traffic. Also take up in 3rd after a down change from 4 tends to jolt. If driving a manual, I would give the throttle a blip!
4. Tyre wear...rears: I'm going to have to change them at 15K miles. On my 204 220 CDi I got 21k, so maybe not too bad. Fronts: could probably go till 25k, but will have to change sooner due to outer edge wear - slight 'fish-tailing' on outers. They are Conti SC 4s or 5s - not sure but on 17s. Any advice on replacement tyres welcome!
Apart from these niggles, this has been a great car; overall fuel consumption has been just short of 50 since I've had it and recently saw 64 on a run of 350 miles.
Many thanks in anticipation of any help / advice on the above.
Ernie
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 789
Likes: 47
From: Eastern Massachusetts
2021 E450, 2020 C43, 2015 C300, 2007 C280
Duplicate thread
Hi All,
Just really looking to tap into other owners' experiences if I may.
Background to car is it's an early UK Spec Sport with lowered steel Comfort Suspension, 220CDi Diesel.
It is due it's second service at 2 years (12k miles), but there are a few niggles that I will have them look at and wondered if anybody else has had problems with any of these:
1. Wheels seem to be 'pattering' on severe transverse ridges, eg expansion joints. I'm thinking dampers, but maybe engine / transmission mounting?
2. At motorway speeds I'm hearing a droning noise like wind in roof bars except I don't have those, being a saloon. I've read the posts on here about wind noise and notice I have 3mm glass...is that where the problem lies?
3. Some transmission shunt in 2nd in stop-go traffic. Also take up in 3rd after a down change from 4 tends to jolt. If driving a manual, I would give the throttle a blip!
4. Tyre wear...rears: I'm going to have to change them at 15K miles. On my 204 220 CDi I got 21k, so maybe not too bad. Fronts: could probably go till 25k, but will have to change sooner due to outer edge wear - slight 'fish-tailing' on outers. They are Conti SC 4s or 5s - not sure but on 17s. Any advice on replacement tyres welcome!
Apart from these niggles, this has been a great car; overall fuel consumption has been just short of 50 since I've had it and recently saw 64 on a run of 350 miles.
Many thanks in anticipation of any help / advice on the above.
Ernie
Just really looking to tap into other owners' experiences if I may.
Background to car is it's an early UK Spec Sport with lowered steel Comfort Suspension, 220CDi Diesel.
It is due it's second service at 2 years (12k miles), but there are a few niggles that I will have them look at and wondered if anybody else has had problems with any of these:
1. Wheels seem to be 'pattering' on severe transverse ridges, eg expansion joints. I'm thinking dampers, but maybe engine / transmission mounting?
2. At motorway speeds I'm hearing a droning noise like wind in roof bars except I don't have those, being a saloon. I've read the posts on here about wind noise and notice I have 3mm glass...is that where the problem lies?
3. Some transmission shunt in 2nd in stop-go traffic. Also take up in 3rd after a down change from 4 tends to jolt. If driving a manual, I would give the throttle a blip!
4. Tyre wear...rears: I'm going to have to change them at 15K miles. On my 204 220 CDi I got 21k, so maybe not too bad. Fronts: could probably go till 25k, but will have to change sooner due to outer edge wear - slight 'fish-tailing' on outers. They are Conti SC 4s or 5s - not sure but on 17s. Any advice on replacement tyres welcome!
Apart from these niggles, this has been a great car; overall fuel consumption has been just short of 50 since I've had it and recently saw 64 on a run of 350 miles.
Many thanks in anticipation of any help / advice on the above.
Ernie
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 47
Likes: 6
From: Scotland, East
W 205 c220d 2018
Thanks for the advice which I have taken.
For new viewers, I have re-posted my query to the thread suggested above and as said, I would be grateful for all comment / advice.
Ernei
For new viewers, I have re-posted my query to the thread suggested above and as said, I would be grateful for all comment / advice.
Ernei
