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I received a call and a text informing me that the tech is "having a hard time recreating the issue that you are having with your vehicle. He has requested a road test with you."
Of course, at first, I was wondering what they’ve been doing with the car for the past week if they don’t know what or where the issue is. Second, why give me the update I received a few days ago, where I was told they were inspecting the car front to back? That essentially means they didn’t even know what they were looking for.
Anyway, I drove over, and they pulled out my car (which was filthy, of course, as it’s clearly been sitting outside). It took me simply switching to drive for the noise to be evident. If that wasn’t enough, I took it around the corner, drove at low speeds, replicated the sounds by accelerating slightly, and even reversed.
The tech now claims to know what to do but once again refused to let me send them this forum or contact one of the dealers who have successfully solved the issue. Until then, the garage stays cle-less lol.
Urgh that's so frustrating! I feel your pain, as I had my car for 2 weeks and It needed a software update because of glitching screens. They held onto it for 1 whole week I was so annoyed because I already came from a lemon. Hopefully you get it resolved soon. Please keep us posted. My car has the same issue but haven't taken it in yet.
Just got my car back today here is the repair sheet they provided me with I hope this helps some people. Drove around a good amount today and no more noise so let's hope it stays that way lol.
Just got my car back today here is the repair sheet they provided me with I hope this helps some people. Drove around a good amount today and no more noise so let's hope it stays that way lol.
Thanks for the update man!! I think I'll take mine in on Monday and show them this. Hopefully speed up the process lol.
Just got my car back today here is the repair sheet they provided me with I hope this helps some people. Drove around a good amount today and no more noise so let's hope it stays that way lol.
Looks like a similar fix to mine. Took things apart and added anti friction paste. I hope this is a long term fix.
I dropped off my car on January 6th for the same clicking noise in the back. I referred them to this form so I could help speed up the process a bit maybe. I was told I'd be getting it back on the 10th which was yesterday. I called in yesterday to see what the deal was and if I would be getting it and they said that due to Mercedes Benz procedure they can't inspect the rear axle right away they have to go down some sort of list one by one from the front of the car to the back... even though the issue is in the rear axle? Definitely annoying but its good to see all of you guys getting your cars back no issue!
Originally Posted by RJC
If the noise is clearly emanating from the rear, why would they have them start at the front? Also, why hasn't MB put out a TSB for this issue, which would prevent spending unnecessary time and $ chasing it down?
Keep us posted.
Did you notice the noise from day one?
What year is yours and what's your production date?
amg_53 can you pls address my questions...picking my '25 up at the end of the month and need to know Thx
So as I suspected, bolts not having anything to do with the actual fix as it was just the anti-friction paste which is indeed a bit concerning for the longer term.
I'll post my worksheet when I pick my car up tomorrow but the SA and tech agreed with this forum thread and said the rear axel parts needed a lubrication process applied to it. I'm assuming the anti friction paste everyone has mentioned here. I referenced this thread and all of the work sheets from past repairs on here and she was so open to reading and seeing all of the posts. Highly recommend Encino MB in LA for this quick fix for this issue. Very fast, very receptive to research/notes and quality service. Can't wait to pick up the car in the morning!
I'll post my worksheet when I pick my car up tomorrow but the SA and tech agreed with this forum thread and said the rear axel parts needed a lubrication process applied to it. I'm assuming the anti friction paste everyone has mentioned here. I referenced this thread and all of the work sheets from past repairs on here and she was so open to reading and seeing all of the posts. Highly recommend Encino MB in LA for this quick fix for this issue. Very fast, very receptive to research/notes and quality service. Can't wait to pick up the car in the morning!
I referenced this thread and all of the work sheets from past repairs on here and she was so open to reading and seeing all of the posts. Highly recommend Encino MB in LA for this quick fix for this issue. Very fast, very receptive to research/notes and quality service. Can't wait to pick up the car in the morning!
That is really great. My MB service center in O.C. scoffed at the forum until I made a big deal about it. Curious to see your worksheet @ryzi
Here's my work sheet after getting my car back. So far no noise! Fingers crossed.
Glad it's done, hopefully no collateral damage to the wheels when they were removed (inspected the lug holes carefully on the rims). Were you able to ask what the range was of affected vehicles?
Glad it's done, hopefully no collateral damage to the wheels when they were removed (inspected the lug holes carefully on the rims). Were you able to ask what the range was of affected vehicles?
Thanks man! No damage thankfully. They didn't have any ideas on the range of models effected!
To those of you who've had this rattling sound fixed: has the issue come back since having it fixed?
It looks like my car is starting to have this issue at 1500 km/900 miles.
To those of you who've had this rattling sound fixed: has the issue come back since having it fixed?
It looks like my car is starting to have this issue at 1500 km/900 miles.
To those of you who've had this rattling sound fixed: has the issue come back since having it fixed?
It looks like my car is starting to have this issue at 1500 km/900 miles.
It hasn't happened returned yet, but I'm concerned this 'fix' won't last. Anti-friction paste seems like a band-aid. If it comes back, hopefully MB will have a real solution by then. This must be a common issue at service centers worldwide. Even though this particular model is somewhat unique they must have plenty of data about the issue at this point.
By the way, go to 7:46 of this recent video by a car reviewer driving a 2025 model. You hear that dreaded clinking when he launches. It still makes me cringe.
Since I started that topic , and you all might have missed that. My CLE was clicking untill around 5000km aka 3000 miles , then it sudennly stopped. If you car dealer can not solve this quickly I would recommend to just drive untill it breaks or stops , because those guys have literally no clue what to do . Untill MB wont do broader service recall its just silly what they are trying to do , they can put lube in their .... maybe this will help :>
Since I started that topic , and you all might have missed that. My CLE was clicking untill around 5000km aka 3000 miles , then it sudennly stopped. If you car dealer can not solve this quickly I would recommend to just drive untill it breaks or stops , because those guys have literally no clue what to do . Untill MB wont do broader service recall its just silly what they are trying to do , they can put lube in their .... maybe this will help :>
I guess we can call that part of the break-in process
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