M272/273 Engine: Cam adjuster magnet & balancer shaft sprocket issues DTB
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Clk350
Please check my vin
Hey guys. I got the check engine light today regarding this problem. Can anyone please let me know if my 2006 clk350 is affected. My vin is: WDBTJ56HX6F198496. Thanks in advance
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
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From: Babylon,NY USA
CLK55 Cabrio, Honda Accord 05 had CLK430 Cabrio
2009 CLK350
Ive been reading this thread! its amazing for the money you would have to worry about this. I keep on reading the engines that are affected by this issue are between certain numbers. I might be buying a 2009 CLK350 AMG package 36k miles on it for $21000 tomorrow. I dont have the vin # or engine # but would anyone know if the 2009's were effected by this engine issue!!! or any other issues that im not aware of!
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Hi,
Now I have to change the balancer shaft sprocket as the engine start become noisy. how I know that the spare part is not weak or bad manufacture the same as the damaged one??
Please advise if there is a way to avoid this from happening again.
Naif
Now I have to change the balancer shaft sprocket as the engine start become noisy. how I know that the spare part is not weak or bad manufacture the same as the damaged one??
Please advise if there is a way to avoid this from happening again.
Naif
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CLK 350
Hi my Vin is WDBTJ56H37F206388 on a 2006/06/15 CLK 350 W209 with 52,000 miles always maintained by MB Dealers.
Can anyone tell me if I'm in that range that has problems? Thanks
Can anyone tell me if I'm in that range that has problems? Thanks
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From: San Clemente, CA
2013 ML350, 2006 SLK280
I have a 2006 R350 with 118,000 miles and took it in to the dealer for recall work to be done replacing the cam shaft adjuster magentas and wire harness. I had a p0016 code and they said recall work did not fix it. It is the balance shaft gear. I was prepared for them to tell me $6k to fix, but instead the service advisor said "We are fixing it under warranty so give us 3 more days." I was floored. Certainly Mercedes seems to be slowly changing their stance on fixing this defect.
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Hopefully a CLK soon.
Does anyone mind looking up a couple of VIN numbers for me and let me know if I am within the affected range. I am new on this forum and I am hoping to make a MB purchase within the next two weeks.
2009 CLK 350 VIN - WDBTJ56H19F261182
2007 CLK 350 VIN - WDBTJ56H77F206622
Thanks so much in advance guys.
2009 CLK 350 VIN - WDBTJ56H19F261182
2007 CLK 350 VIN - WDBTJ56H77F206622
Thanks so much in advance guys.
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From: Nor Cal
2007 CLK63, YUKON XL 2500 Duramax, Silverado 2500HD Duramax, CRF 450x
Please check my vin
new owner/new member 2006 clk500 low miles(6500 miles) so I want to catch this early if possible. VIN WDBTK75G16T065905
Many thanks in advance!
Many thanks in advance!
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From: Nor Cal
2007 CLK63, YUKON XL 2500 Duramax, Silverado 2500HD Duramax, CRF 450x
Please check my vin
Hello,
Have noticed a consistent high pitched sound coming from the passenger side of the engine bay. MB shop thinks the cams may be causing the issue...rubbing/scrapping etc. Before I let him lose on the car can someone confirm if my car is on the naughty list?? I now only have 7500 miles on it so I think that since this was a factor F-up it could be the reason.
VIN WDBTK75G16T065905
Many thanks in advance!
Have noticed a consistent high pitched sound coming from the passenger side of the engine bay. MB shop thinks the cams may be causing the issue...rubbing/scrapping etc. Before I let him lose on the car can someone confirm if my car is on the naughty list?? I now only have 7500 miles on it so I think that since this was a factor F-up it could be the reason.
VIN WDBTK75G16T065905
Many thanks in advance!
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Mercedes C230 2.5 V6 W203 2007
please check my vin and tell me if i am under the 'risk zone' or not
WDBRF52H97A918001
thank you in advance
WDBRF52H97A918001
thank you in advance
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From: San Diego
2008 CLK 550 Cabriolet
Balance Shaft Repair Parts List
My wife's '06 CLK 350(108K miles) has begun throwing P0016 & occasionally P0017 with irritating regularity. I may get a borescope to confirm this but I believe the writing is on the wall.
I am not going to bother with having Mercedes do the work as what will come out of my pocket will likely meet or exceed what the car is worth even if I manage to get them to do their partial compensation.
I will be doing the work myself and am hoping to find out if there is a recommended parts list or a "kit" for this little project. I will be going thru Parts.com to purchase what is needed.
TIA for any help with this.
I am not going to bother with having Mercedes do the work as what will come out of my pocket will likely meet or exceed what the car is worth even if I manage to get them to do their partial compensation.
I will be doing the work myself and am hoping to find out if there is a recommended parts list or a "kit" for this little project. I will be going thru Parts.com to purchase what is needed.
TIA for any help with this.
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From: Worcester, MA
15' CLS400
Bill... I'd still check with the dealer just to see what they might do.. Note there is a class action lawsuit that went though.. Print out the lawsuit and bring it with you 
From what I read it looks like the car is covered to 125k miles you might be able to get reimbursed for 70%. Anyway, if you want to do it yourself I saw a great video direct from Mercedes on youtube showing the entire process.
see google
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M272_engine
and lawsuit
https://cases.justia.com/federal/dis...?ts=1428566656
Google search for other writeups
From what I read it looks like the car is covered to 125k miles you might be able to get reimbursed for 70%. Anyway, if you want to do it yourself I saw a great video direct from Mercedes on youtube showing the entire process.see google
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M272_engine
and lawsuit
https://cases.justia.com/federal/dis...?ts=1428566656
Google search for other writeups
Last edited by TechSuperstar; Oct 23, 2015 at 03:55 PM.
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From: San Diego
2008 CLK 550 Cabriolet
Bill... I'd still check with the dealer just to see what they might do.. Note there is a class action lawsuit that went though.. Print out the lawsuit and bring it with you From what I read it looks like the car is covered to 125k miles you might be able to get reimbursed for 70%. Anyway, if you want to do it yourself I saw a great video direct from Mercedes on youtube showing the entire process.
see google
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M272_engine
and lawsuit
https://cases.justia.com/federal/dis...?ts=1428566656
Google search for other writeups
From what I read it looks like the car is covered to 125k miles you might be able to get reimbursed for 70%. Anyway, if you want to do it yourself I saw a great video direct from Mercedes on youtube showing the entire process.see google
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M272_engine
and lawsuit
https://cases.justia.com/federal/dis...?ts=1428566656
Google search for other writeups
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From: San Diego
2008 CLK 550 Cabriolet
Got my reply & to add insult to injury one of the actuators on the intake manifold is now throwing a code. If we keep the car I will do the balance shaft & actuator repair myself. Their estimate exceeds the current value of the car:
Hey Bill once again thank you for your patience,
In regards to the intake manifold it sounds like it is the actuator that is broken/ faulty according to the techs shop notes.
As for the balance shaft, with the age of your CLK and the mileage falling under the LI03.30-P-050027, MBUSA is willing to provide a 37.5% discount to the repairs. Blow are the prices and a screenshot of the document. Attached is the document in its entirety. Let me know if you have any questions.
Intake Manifold $1,796.00 installed plus tax
Balance shaft (adjusted with 37.5% off) $4,628.13 installed plus tax for the parts.
Hey Bill once again thank you for your patience,
In regards to the intake manifold it sounds like it is the actuator that is broken/ faulty according to the techs shop notes.
As for the balance shaft, with the age of your CLK and the mileage falling under the LI03.30-P-050027, MBUSA is willing to provide a 37.5% discount to the repairs. Blow are the prices and a screenshot of the document. Attached is the document in its entirety. Let me know if you have any questions.
Intake Manifold $1,796.00 installed plus tax
Balance shaft (adjusted with 37.5% off) $4,628.13 installed plus tax for the parts.
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2020 X5 M50i, 2022 Z4 M40i
W.209 M273 Cam Adjuster Magnet and Balancer
I have a 2007 CLK550 and would like help in determining whether my engine falls within the range of engines that are affected by this/these faulty part(s).
VIN:WDBTK72F47T084803
Engine #: 2736967 30 132002.
VIN:WDBTK72F47T084803
Engine #: 2736967 30 132002.
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From: San Diego
2008 CLK 550 Cabriolet
Worn Balance Shaft Gear
Here is what some of you have to look forward to. The new part is on the left (obviously ) I'll be starting a separate thread on this as I am doing the work and taking pictures. Fun, fun fun!
) I'll be starting a separate thread on this as I am doing the work and taking pictures. Fun, fun fun!
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2007 mercedes c280
WDBRF92H17F923347
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WDBRF92H17F923347
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CLK550
Hello, please help me with mine. I want to know whether it falls under the affected range:
WDBTK72F09T101308
WDBTK72F09T101308
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2016 Ford Mustang AND 2008 CLK550 convertible
Hello, new here as I am shopping for a Mercedes CLK. I was looking at the SL but two more seats and no hydraulic suspension makes this a better option. I don't have a VIN but are the 07,08 550 engines in the clear? There was one post that said it was 06 engines.
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Clk500
Vin check please for balancer shaft issues
New to the site.
Thank you for all the good information.
With vin WDBTK75G44T011172 can anyone tell me if this engine falls into the balancer shaft issues?
Again thank you.
Thank you for all the good information.
With vin WDBTK75G44T011172 can anyone tell me if this engine falls into the balancer shaft issues?
Again thank you.
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From: Toronto, Ontario
2002 CLK 320
I'm looking into purchasing a 2003 clk320 and would like to know if it falls within the affected range: VIN: WDBTJ65J33F026042
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
