Flapping sound in driver's footwell???
08-21-2010, 12:20 AM
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Flapping sound in driver's footwell???
Does anyone know if there's a air flap that may break in the driver's footwell?
Upon start up there's a consistent flapping sound about every few seconds and then it goes away. It's actually more like a "thunk" and does it only one time then does it again. For some reason it eventually stops.
Unlike the clicking most folks refer to this is no a click and seems to be coming from right under the steering column.
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Upon start up there's a consistent flapping sound about every few seconds and then it goes away. It's actually more like a "thunk" and does it only one time then does it again. For some reason it eventually stops.
Unlike the clicking most folks refer to this is no a click and seems to be coming from right under the steering column.
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08-22-2010, 02:53 PM
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I drive the racism out of BadDebt. ;)
search the forums under " stepper motor"
its usually the control arm from the stepper motor that fails...which results in a constant thunk every few seconds.....
its usually the control arm from the stepper motor that fails...which results in a constant thunk every few seconds.....
08-22-2010, 03:46 PM
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Thanks.
I've checked out the stepper motor threads but thought this might be a little different because most refer to the stepper motor in the center of the dash.
This sound seems to be coming directly from the driver's footwell.
08-22-2010, 08:32 PM
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I drive the racism out of BadDebt. ;)
If you're willing to tear your car apart...its an easy yet time consuming fix...
The dealer is 1200 usd. aprox
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MERCEDES CLK W209
i have the same problem but from the dash board and the enjineer told me its something like an air valve and he needs to keep it for 3 days to fix it....
he told me i have nothing to worry if i dont mind the clicking sound when i start the car
he told me i have nothing to worry if i dont mind the clicking sound when i start the car
