Please check my VIN for Balance shaft issue?
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Hi Rudeney,
Please, advice for VIN: WDBTJ56H77F223291 - is it beyond or within the range for potential balance shaft failure.
Thanks, Alex
Please, advice for VIN: WDBTJ56H77F223291 - is it beyond or within the range for potential balance shaft failure.
Thanks, Alex
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Hi, Rodney-
Welp...after doing a ton of maintenance on my 05 CLK 320 (fuel filter, diff, valve gaskets/wires/plugs, trans flush TWICE (just to be sure), breather hoses, EGR, etc. etc.) I was rear ended yesterday. 17 year old kid in an F-150 who ran into me and pushed me into the car ahead, so it's very likely my car is totaled.
That means I'm car shopping now. I know the affected range on the 350 motors, but not on the 550s. I'm checking out a local 08 E550, which Mercedes EPC data card tells me is engine #273960 30 173849. I'm pretty sure from what I've read that the 08s are out of the range of problems, but can you confirm?
Welp...after doing a ton of maintenance on my 05 CLK 320 (fuel filter, diff, valve gaskets/wires/plugs, trans flush TWICE (just to be sure), breather hoses, EGR, etc. etc.) I was rear ended yesterday. 17 year old kid in an F-150 who ran into me and pushed me into the car ahead, so it's very likely my car is totaled.
That means I'm car shopping now. I know the affected range on the 350 motors, but not on the 550s. I'm checking out a local 08 E550, which Mercedes EPC data card tells me is engine #273960 30 173849. I'm pretty sure from what I've read that the 08s are out of the range of problems, but can you confirm?
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Just bought a C230 Sport. Seemed like a great deal. Gulp. WDBRF52H37A947008. Am I in the range?
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Just bought a C230 Sport. Seemed like a great deal. Gulp. WDBRF52H37A947008. Am I in the range?
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WDBUF56J36A976532 Verdict? Thumbs up or down? :drum roll:
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WDBUF56J36A976532 Verdict? Thumbs up or down? :drum roll:
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WDBRF92H57F873939 Can you guys tell me if my sisters car is in the range?
Plus I know it does not have the adapter plate for the bluetooth module in the center armrest but it does have wires going into it? she has a MHI Bluetooth module she bought when she got the car but the dealer quoted her so much it get it running she never bothered? I used to do radios in my vehicles so if is just a wiring issue I can fix that however if it all of the costly additional parts forget it.
Plus I know it does not have the adapter plate for the bluetooth module in the center armrest but it does have wires going into it? she has a MHI Bluetooth module she bought when she got the car but the dealer quoted her so much it get it running she never bothered? I used to do radios in my vehicles so if is just a wiring issue I can fix that however if it all of the costly additional parts forget it.
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WDBRF92H57F873939 Can you guys tell me if my sisters car is in the range?
Plus I know it does not have the adapter plate for the bluetooth module in the center armrest but it does have wires going into it? she has a MHI Bluetooth module she bought when she got the car but the dealer quoted her so much it get it running she never bothered? I used to do radios in my vehicles so if is just a wiring issue I can fix that however if it all of the costly additional parts forget it.
Plus I know it does not have the adapter plate for the bluetooth module in the center armrest but it does have wires going into it? she has a MHI Bluetooth module she bought when she got the car but the dealer quoted her so much it get it running she never bothered? I used to do radios in my vehicles so if is just a wiring issue I can fix that however if it all of the costly additional parts forget it.
As for the cell phone interface, the few loose wires in the center console are about $1200 short of getting that MHI Bluetooth puck to work. My advice is to go aftermarket. Look at http://www.mcar.us I put this in my CLK and am happy with it.
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Hi Rodney,
Could you please check for me whether my car is affected by the camshaft problem. My car is an E350 manufactured 08/2007.
VIN : WDB2110562B229725.
Thank you.
Minh
Could you please check for me whether my car is affected by the camshaft problem. My car is an E350 manufactured 08/2007.
VIN : WDB2110562B229725.
Thank you.
Minh
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You have M272 engine #738781 - well beyond the balance shaft problem range (and as expected with that build date).
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slk 300
Balance Shaft
looking at slk 280.. is this vehicle susceptible to balance shaft issues. The VIN is WDBWK54F67F142827. Thank-you
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E350
Hi Rodney,
Could you please help me with my old ML 320 built in April/2001. VIN:1631542A272716.
I noticed the SRS light has been lighted in the last few months.
The car is otherwise running well with no issue noted.
Could you please tell me what's wrong? and is it easy to fix. How to fix it? and roughly how much does it cost ?
Thank you .
Minh
Could you please help me with my old ML 320 built in April/2001. VIN:1631542A272716.
I noticed the SRS light has been lighted in the last few months.
The car is otherwise running well with no issue noted.
Could you please tell me what's wrong? and is it easy to fix. How to fix it? and roughly how much does it cost ?
Thank you .
Minh
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looking at slk 280.. is this vehicle susceptible to balance shaft issues. The VIN is WDBWK54F67F142827. Thank-you
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Hi Rodney,
Could you please help me with my old ML 320 built in April/2001. VIN:1631542A272716.
I noticed the SRS light has been lighted in the last few months.
The car is otherwise running well with no issue noted.
Could you please tell me what's wrong? and is it easy to fix. How to fix it? and roughly how much does it cost ?
Thank you .
Minh
Could you please help me with my old ML 320 built in April/2001. VIN:1631542A272716.
I noticed the SRS light has been lighted in the last few months.
The car is otherwise running well with no issue noted.
Could you please tell me what's wrong? and is it easy to fix. How to fix it? and roughly how much does it cost ?
Thank you .
Minh
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2009 E350
Balance shaft problems
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Please check this VIN for issues-----2009 E350 vin# WDBUF56X99B409938
No need to check VINs on these! All MY2006's with the M272 engine (xx2300, xx280, xs300,xx350) will be "in the range" for potential balance shaft failure. Anything MY2008 or later will be beyond the range. The only engines we need to check are MY2007 as it was halfway through that build when the problem was realized and rectified.
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Hi Rudeney,
Thank you for providing such an invaluable service to this site.
Can you help me with my vin? 4JGBB86E26A053155
*fingers crossed*
Thank you!
Thank you for providing such an invaluable service to this site.
Can you help me with my vin? 4JGBB86E26A053155
*fingers crossed*
Thank you!
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S550
About to purchase
Can you please help me see if this car has that balance shaft issue I'm about to buy and I'm trying to do all my home work on it before I purchase. I will also like to get help in getting a VMI if any one can help or guide me where to get it I Will appreciate it.. Thx
WDDNG71X47A136700
WDDNG71X47A136700
