Center stereo speaker rattle
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Center stereo speaker rattle
When I play "jazz type" of music that involves heavy bass, the center speaker on the dash rattles.... Does anyone else have this problem?
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Yeah I get this too. Downloaded an audio tone generator app and noticed it happens are 220hz to about 280hz (at random points between). I noticed it during a phone call or TV when there was talking at certain points and it was quite frequent. Doesn't really happen with music except instrumental and jazz pieces.
May contact the dealer as I do have a way to consistently reproduce it. How did you go with yours?
May contact the dealer as I do have a way to consistently reproduce it. How did you go with yours?
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The center speaker in the loaner 2016 C300 that I have (my MY16 C63S is in for a second try at fixing the creaking dash) rattles heavily; especially when listening to news talk or sports talk AM radio. Quite embarrassing for any car let alone a Mercedes. I'm sure the dealers are just as embarrassed by these quality problems.
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Yeah I get this too. Downloaded an audio tone generator app and noticed it happens are 220hz to about 280hz (at random points between). I noticed it during a phone call or TV when there was talking at certain points and it was quite frequent. Doesn't really happen with music except instrumental and jazz pieces.
May contact the dealer as I do have a way to consistently reproduce it. How did you go with yours?
May contact the dealer as I do have a way to consistently reproduce it. How did you go with yours?
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Hmmm.... that's not very reassuring.... Was there a reason as to why they couldn't fix it? Was it a speaker issue or mounting issue?
If it's a speaker issue, then I assume MB has a good gripe with Burmester to fix. If it's a mounting issue, actually, MB should STILL have an axe to grind with Burmester. They're supposed to be the "experts" at this and should have been keen on proper mounting...
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Hmmm.... that's not very reassuring.... Was there a reason as to why they couldn't fix it? Was it a speaker issue or mounting issue?
If it's a speaker issue, then I assume MB has a good gripe with Burmester to fix. If it's a mounting issue, actually, MB should STILL have an axe to grind with Burmester. They're supposed to be the "experts" at this and should have been keen on proper mounting...
If it's a speaker issue, then I assume MB has a good gripe with Burmester to fix. If it's a mounting issue, actually, MB should STILL have an axe to grind with Burmester. They're supposed to be the "experts" at this and should have been keen on proper mounting...
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Darn it... what we have here is a potentially serious unfixable problem.... I found the posts in the normal W205 forums:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6630242
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6630242
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Apparently there was a pin missing around the side of the speaker and so they just ordered a brand new speaker. Problem solved!! i would bring it to the dealer.
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ill quote exactly what they said on the repair sheet. wasn't a pin. oops.
"performed front speaker test, found rattle coming from speaker, check and inspect, found speaker also missing a grommet. WARR. Front speaker faulty and missing grommet, order new speaker and replace speaker."
there were numerous other rattles that were also taken care of very well. no more noises.
"Customer states there is a rattle coming from dash and command screen while driving"
"felt strip installed"
"front cover on center console replace with electronic gear selector"
.....apparently they replaced all the plastic on my dash including around the instrument panel and installed felt tape in all of the creases that make contact with the dash...
"Command display replace"
"Glove compartment remove, install felt tape and insulation"
the dealership also took apart all of the doors to secure cables inside that would rattle when riding over bumps. the dealership did a fantastic job and now there are ZERO noses when i am driving.
"performed front speaker test, found rattle coming from speaker, check and inspect, found speaker also missing a grommet. WARR. Front speaker faulty and missing grommet, order new speaker and replace speaker."
there were numerous other rattles that were also taken care of very well. no more noises.
"Customer states there is a rattle coming from dash and command screen while driving"
"felt strip installed"
"front cover on center console replace with electronic gear selector"
.....apparently they replaced all the plastic on my dash including around the instrument panel and installed felt tape in all of the creases that make contact with the dash...
"Command display replace"
"Glove compartment remove, install felt tape and insulation"
the dealership also took apart all of the doors to secure cables inside that would rattle when riding over bumps. the dealership did a fantastic job and now there are ZERO noses when i am driving.
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The inside speaker in the loaner 2016 C300 that I have (my MY16 C63S is in for a brief moment attempt at altering the squeaking dash) rattles intensely; particularly when listening to news talk or games talk AM radio.
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ill quote exactly what they said on the repair sheet. wasn't a pin. oops.
"performed front speaker test, found rattle coming from speaker, check and inspect, found speaker also missing a grommet. WARR. Front speaker faulty and missing grommet, order new speaker and replace speaker."
there were numerous other rattles that were also taken care of very well. no more noises.
"Customer states there is a rattle coming from dash and command screen while driving"
"felt strip installed"
"front cover on center console replace with electronic gear selector"
.....apparently they replaced all the plastic on my dash including around the instrument panel and installed felt tape in all of the creases that make contact with the dash...
"Command display replace"
"Glove compartment remove, install felt tape and insulation"
the dealership also took apart all of the doors to secure cables inside that would rattle when riding over bumps. the dealership did a fantastic job and now there are ZERO noses when i am driving.
"performed front speaker test, found rattle coming from speaker, check and inspect, found speaker also missing a grommet. WARR. Front speaker faulty and missing grommet, order new speaker and replace speaker."
there were numerous other rattles that were also taken care of very well. no more noises.
"Customer states there is a rattle coming from dash and command screen while driving"
"felt strip installed"
"front cover on center console replace with electronic gear selector"
.....apparently they replaced all the plastic on my dash including around the instrument panel and installed felt tape in all of the creases that make contact with the dash...
"Command display replace"
"Glove compartment remove, install felt tape and insulation"
the dealership also took apart all of the doors to secure cables inside that would rattle when riding over bumps. the dealership did a fantastic job and now there are ZERO noses when i am driving.
In a perfect world, every new car would get a similar treatment. Well at least high end cars. In 2016, they simply shouldn't rattle if all it takes is a bit of felt and some quality control in the assembly line....
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The sedan is built in Alabama; quality control is questionable.
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I would disagree with that statement. I have seen many complaints the come from the German built cars and more wind noise problems over there.
Engines all come from Germany and all soft wear so most of the CEL problems are from that.
Engines all come from Germany and all soft wear so most of the CEL problems are from that.
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I also noticed in the owners forum that there is an apparent fix related to the struts as you mentioned. I'm experiencing the same issue but I'm not too worried about getting it resolved. As for the build quality, I would assume both Alabama and Germany are held to the same production standards.
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You shouldn't assume...
I also noticed in the owners forum that there is an apparent fix related to the struts as you mentioned. I'm experiencing the same issue but I'm not too worried about getting it resolved. As for the build quality, I would assume both Alabama and Germany are held to the same production standards.
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All the more reason to avoid PFL and first MY's.
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Anybody get a definitive repair done for this? My center speaker also rattles on my 2016 C63S and of course I could not replicate the issue when I brought it in to the dealer. Not an issue with playing it too loud or bassy tracks. Its random and annoying as hell.
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Just wanted to close this thread out that they found a fix!
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6851904
The service bulletin on the work order is LI72.10-P-061465
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6851904
The service bulletin on the work order is LI72.10-P-061465
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Just wanted to close this thread out that they found a fix!
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6851904
The service bulletin on the work order is LI72.10-P-061465
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6851904
The service bulletin on the work order is LI72.10-P-061465
