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Sqeal while turning and suspension "clunk"
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Sqeal while turning and suspension "clunk"
Have a high-pitched squeal while turning left or right and a front suspension clunk when traversing bumps.
Recently had the front brakes done. Did they miss something?
TIA for any input.
Recently had the front brakes done. Did they miss something?
TIA for any input.
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it was the PS fluid - filled it and drove around a bit -now the squeak is very pronounced when I turn to the right, so that's a bit scary
i may have overfilled it a bit, so going to use a turkey baster to remove some of the fluid and check it again. wish me luck
i may have overfilled it a bit, so going to use a turkey baster to remove some of the fluid and check it again. wish me luck
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I am taking it down to MB dealer tomorrow morning for a diagnosis. I am hopeful that it isn't anything too major - and if it is, that it will be covered by CPO warranty as a goodwill repair, since the CPO expired at the end of Sep. We'll see!
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I had the inspection done yesterday - they said no leaks in the system or other problems. Service writer advised that once it gets low and sometimes is refilled, the noise persists for 30-40 miles because there's no way to bleed the system other than use.
Interestingly, I was able to speak with a tech about it (we shared the shuttle back to the dealer, as he was dropping off a customer's McLaren SLR!) and he said that the reservoirs tend to crack or have leaky seals - and that's probably where my fluid loss came from. And that even if i had overfilled it, the reservoir cap is vented, and it would just overflow when hot, causing little/no damage.
So, longer term - I will look to replace the reservoir and associated seals, but for now keep it topped off with fluid. Total tab - $80 for dealer inspection and $34 for the correct MBZ fluid. Plus a turkey baster! ($3.95) for high-tech fluid level adjustment!
(Another note: according to the service writer I spoke with, this is one function that is NOT sensored on the 209, so best to manually check your fluid level as a precaution)
Interestingly, I was able to speak with a tech about it (we shared the shuttle back to the dealer, as he was dropping off a customer's McLaren SLR!) and he said that the reservoirs tend to crack or have leaky seals - and that's probably where my fluid loss came from. And that even if i had overfilled it, the reservoir cap is vented, and it would just overflow when hot, causing little/no damage.
So, longer term - I will look to replace the reservoir and associated seals, but for now keep it topped off with fluid. Total tab - $80 for dealer inspection and $34 for the correct MBZ fluid. Plus a turkey baster! ($3.95) for high-tech fluid level adjustment!
(Another note: according to the service writer I spoke with, this is one function that is NOT sensored on the 209, so best to manually check your fluid level as a precaution)
