W205 C200 Chirping Noise From Engine
My question is regarding this chirping noise I hear now from the engine. It's quite loud at idle and can also hear it from inside the car.
I'm attaching a video link with the sound I'm hearing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1veP...ew?usp=sharing
I've taken it to the dealership where I got the car from and they said it's expected noise as they compared it with another car...Not sure if I believe that to be honest. What do you guys think?
Thanks,
David
There is the normal engine sound and there is another ticking noise.
You can hear it very clearly, the ticking sound, when i start the car after parked for a long time, like in the morning. It goes away after like 10 to 15 mins.
So the dealer told me that the sound of this model, c200 2019 in my case, is normal cause the ticking noise was gone

Am almost sure that the noise specially in the morning is not normal.
Maybe this is the case for you.
Last edited by Adham Doom; Nov 27, 2021 at 02:26 PM.
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My question is regarding this chirping noise I hear now from the engine. It's quite loud at idle and can also hear it from inside the car.
I'm attaching a video link with the sound I'm hearing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1veP...ew?usp=sharing
I've taken it to the dealership where I got the car from and they said it's expected noise as they compared it with another car...Not sure if I believe that to be honest. What do you guys think?
Thanks,
David
Last edited by benzdude; Dec 6, 2021 at 12:45 PM.
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My question is regarding this chirping noise I hear now from the engine. It's quite loud at idle and can also hear it from inside the car.
I'm attaching a video link with the sound I'm hearing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1veP...ew?usp=sharing
I've taken it to the dealership where I got the car from and they said it's expected noise as they compared it with another car...Not sure if I believe that to be honest. What do you guys think?
Thanks,
David
Last edited by △BenzBoy△; May 19, 2022 at 06:13 PM.
A little update, indi mechanic didn't see any issues, sprayed some stuff on the belts and pulleys. Took the engine cover off and it almost sounds like the noise is coming from the top. He said he definitely hears the noise but thinks it may just be a normal sound of the engine.... I have an appointment at the dealership but I am debating taking it in, the dealership in my area kind of sucks and I'm sure they will want to charge me for the inspection.
Last edited by △BenzBoy△; May 19, 2022 at 06:13 PM.
After they did some testing they pin-pointed it to (like a few suggested) the timing chain tensioner. They also replaced the guides (left and right) as well as a gasket. It wasn’t a crazy job and parts were around 200 but total with labor it was just over 1k. I guess that isn’t terrible but I got the car back and the noise is gone, maybe it’s just me but it also sounds a bit quieter. I’m just glad that noise is finally gone. I suggest if you have that chirping and you are under warranty get it done before it runs out.
2019 C300 coupe with 39k miles
After they did some testing they pin-pointed it to (like a few suggested) the timing chain tensioner. They also replaced the guides (left and right) as well as a gasket. It wasn’t a crazy job and parts were around 200 but total with labor it was just over 1k. I guess that isn’t terrible but I got the car back and the noise is gone, maybe it’s just me but it also sounds a bit quieter. I’m just glad that noise is finally gone. I suggest if you have that chirping and you are under warranty get it done before it runs out.
2019 C300 coupe with 39k miles
I have the exact same chirping sound at 28K miles these 1.5L engines are so crap😭Literally viewed 5 of these around my area and all have turbo rattle for a few secs and then chirping sound on idle. Thanks for the update though👍🏽Do you reckon there is any danger to the engine in not getting the timing chain tensioner replaced?
Per the dealer if left alone it could potentially wear out the guides and the chain may come out of alignment. It’s not the biggest deal but it should be fixed before it gets to that point. This should be covered under warranty though. I was just out of warranty, just happy I got it done, the noise alone made me want to get rid of it. Hopefully it lasts a long time!







My neighbor's 20 year old Rav4 sounds like a Swiss watch compare to yours or my C300.



