Please check my VIN for Balance shaft issue?
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I am considering buying a 2007 Mercedes Benz c280 4matic - WDBRF92HX7F876643 - could someone check the VIN and let me know if I will experience potential balance shaft failure. Thank you
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2007 Mercedes Benz c280
I am considering buying a 2007 Mercedes Benz c280 4matic - WDBRF92HX7F876643 - could someone check the VIN and let me know if I will experience potential balance shaft failure. Thank you
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2007 Mercedes Benz c280
I am considering buying a 2007 Mercedes Benz c280 4matic - WDBRF92HX7F876643 - could someone check the VIN and let me know if I will experience potential balance shaft failure. Thank you
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WDBRF92HX7F876643 has M272 engine #479566. That is beyond the range for potential balance shaft failure.
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WDBRF92HX7F876643 has M272 engine #479566. That is beyond the range for potential balance shaft failure.
I am also looking at a I am looking at a 2005 Mercedes C240 VINWDBRF81J05F641213. Does this model also have a balance shaft issues? If so could you let me know if this particular vehicle is likely exposed to this issue based on the VIN? Thanks again.
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2007 CLK 550
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No issues, that particular car is a possible upcoming purchase. I'll be sure to bring my OBDII bluetooth dongle. Does the smart phone app Torque work with these cars? Thank you for your help.
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Oh, if you are buying, my advice is this: If buying from an MBZ dealer, get them to promise in writing that they will cover the repair if it fails within 150K total vehicle miles. If you are buying elsewhere, negotiate and only buy if you can bank about $4K compared to a comparable car not in the affected range. Otherwise, skip it and find one not in range.
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Thank you for your advice. I'll be buying it from Carmax and they have their three day return policy plus I'll be getting their excellent (from my own experience with an '05 GTO) warranty. If there's any codes, it's straight to the MB dealer.
Really looking forward to this, as it will be my first car paid for in cash. No more monthly payments for this guy.
PS - Is there any way to tell which paint code the car has from the VIN? All I know is that it's black.
Really looking forward to this, as it will be my first car paid for in cash. No more monthly payments for this guy.
PS - Is there any way to tell which paint code the car has from the VIN? All I know is that it's black.
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The paint code is "040" which is plain, non-metallic black. Here's the full data card:
http://benzbits.com/WDBTJ72HX7F212058.pdf
http://benzbits.com/WDBTJ72HX7F212058.pdf
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The paint code is "040" which is plain, non-metallic black. Here's the full data card:
http://benzbits.com/WDBTJ72HX7F212058.pdf
http://benzbits.com/WDBTJ72HX7F212058.pdf
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Well, WDBUF87X48B238014 is a MY2008 so I am sure you have no worries with it in regards to the balance shaft, but just in case - it's M272 engine #753513, which is well beyond the affected range.
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Looking at buying a 2004 clk 500 with amg option. Vin WDBTJ75J84F118142, anything bad there? Also what should I check on this model before buying. Only has 69km and two owners here in Canada.
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Looking at buying a 2004 clk 500 with amg option. Vin WDBTJ75J84F118142, anything bad there? Also what should I check on this model before buying. Only has 69km and two owners here in Canada.
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2008 Mercedes R350 4matic
Hey Rodney,
I have read almost all of your posts....good stuff alot of great info. I have a 2008 Mercedes R350 4 matic. My indy tells me that the timing solenoid magnets are bad (all 4) he also says that the intake manifold needs to be replaced and that "there are many other codes showing up". My VIN is 4JGCB65E08A070176. Do you think this would have anything to do with the balance shaft issues on these cars, and does my vin fall in the range?
I appreciate your help!
Ray
I have read almost all of your posts....good stuff alot of great info. I have a 2008 Mercedes R350 4 matic. My indy tells me that the timing solenoid magnets are bad (all 4) he also says that the intake manifold needs to be replaced and that "there are many other codes showing up". My VIN is 4JGCB65E08A070176. Do you think this would have anything to do with the balance shaft issues on these cars, and does my vin fall in the range?
I appreciate your help!
Ray
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Your R350 has M272 engine #754155, which as expected with a MY2008 is beyond the range for balance shaft issues. But, it is still in the range for troubles witht he camshaft adjuster solenoids (a.k.a. "cam magnets"). These parts are about $100 for all four, and the labor is maybe 2 hours (and a fairly simple DIY if you are so inclined). This is covered in the TSB under "Scenario 2". Some dealers will cover this under goodwill. As for the intake manifold, there are some reports of failure with it, either cracks or broken actuators for the variable-length baffles. The manifold does have to be replaced as an entire unit, though some enterprising DIYers have repaired the broken parts themselves. My only caution about that repair is there have been reports of broken manifold pieces entering the engine combustion chamber and causing sever problems.
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Hi Rodney, I am considering buying VIN #: WDBRF52H47F881670 and was wondering if this car would be in range for the balance shaft issues. Any other words of wisdom to be on the look for as well would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Rodney,
Thanks so much for providing us this information. If you wouldn't mind, could you please look up my automobile. It is a 2007 CLK 550
Thanks so much for providing us this information. If you wouldn't mind, could you please look up my automobile. It is a 2007 CLK 550
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