Please check my VIN for Balance shaft issue?
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2009 CLK550 convertible, 2012 ,,E550 Cabrio, 2012 Audi Q5
Hello everyone I am new to this forum, I have placed a deposit on a 2007 CLK 550 convertible with 74k and then found this forum. After doing some searching I came across this issue and also the 7 speed transmission issue. If someone could help me determine if I need to be concerned about either of these issues I would really appreciate it . My Vin. WDBTK72F97T085431
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That has M273 engine #135760 - it's beyond the range for "balance shaft" failure, but it may still have transmission issues withe the conductor plate. There's no serial number range for that, but generally, many cars before MY2008 were more prone to failure.
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CLK 500
Engine Serial Number
Hi,
I am thinking about purchasing a CLK 500 with VIN WDBTK75JX6F171649. Can someone check the VIN to see if this is within the range of vehicles affected (or direct me to a site that can determine the serial number)? Judging from the class action lawsuit, I believe this car will fall out of the 10-year range to have the repair completed complimentary.
Thanks!
I am thinking about purchasing a CLK 500 with VIN WDBTK75JX6F171649. Can someone check the VIN to see if this is within the range of vehicles affected (or direct me to a site that can determine the serial number)? Judging from the class action lawsuit, I believe this car will fall out of the 10-year range to have the repair completed complimentary.
Thanks!
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Hi,
I am thinking about purchasing a CLK 500 with VIN WDBTK75JX6F171649. Can someone check the VIN to see if this is within the range of vehicles affected (or direct me to a site that can determine the serial number)? Judging from the class action lawsuit, I believe this car will fall out of the 10-year range to have the repair completed complimentary.
Thanks!
I am thinking about purchasing a CLK 500 with VIN WDBTK75JX6F171649. Can someone check the VIN to see if this is within the range of vehicles affected (or direct me to a site that can determine the serial number)? Judging from the class action lawsuit, I believe this car will fall out of the 10-year range to have the repair completed complimentary.
Thanks!
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ML350
Rodney, would you be so kind as to check out the vin on a vehicle I'm looking to purchase?
VIN: 4JGBB86E26A127447
2006 ML350
It's got 168k on it so logically thinking it would of failed by now I would think. The current owner has never had a problem with check lights and has had it for about 3 years and bought it right around 130k
I appreciate any advice you have and thank you for checking out the vin!
VIN: 4JGBB86E26A127447
2006 ML350
It's got 168k on it so logically thinking it would of failed by now I would think. The current owner has never had a problem with check lights and has had it for about 3 years and bought it right around 130k
I appreciate any advice you have and thank you for checking out the vin!
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No need to check the VIN - ALL MY2006 vehicles with the M272 (xx230, xx280 xx300, xx350) of M273 (xx450, xx550) engines will be "in the range". Only MY2007's need checking by VIN.
Some people suggest that the higher the mileage, the less likely premature failure will occur. Others suggest that "all" of these engines have defective parts, it's just a matter of "how early" they fail. Anything before 300K miles is "early" since that's the expected lifespan of a timing chain and its sprockets.
Some people suggest that the higher the mileage, the less likely premature failure will occur. Others suggest that "all" of these engines have defective parts, it's just a matter of "how early" they fail. Anything before 300K miles is "early" since that's the expected lifespan of a timing chain and its sprockets.
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2006 R350
Thank you very much Rodney, can you please check my VIN:
4JGCB65E26A003558
4JGCB65E26A003558
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2009 CLK550
Hi Rudeney,
I am planning on buying a CLK550. Would like to know if 2009 model also had the same balance shaft and transmission issues as the 2007 and 2008.
Is there anything in particular that goes wrong with the 2009 CLK550 that I need to watch out for ?
Thanks in advance
I am planning on buying a CLK550. Would like to know if 2009 model also had the same balance shaft and transmission issues as the 2007 and 2008.
Is there anything in particular that goes wrong with the 2009 CLK550 that I need to watch out for ?
Thanks in advance
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No the balance shaft issue was discovered and resolved during the MY2007 build, so MY2008 and later are all fine. By MY2009, the last year for the W209, most all the bugs were worked out and owners report few problems, really none of them major. Just follow the MBZ published maintenance schedules, and add in a transmission fluid and filter change (with torque converter drain) every 40K miles (MBZ only calls for one at 39K).
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VIN check
Hi
Can you check the following VIN number for me. If the car is not in the range for balance shaft issue could it still have the defective camshaft solenoids issue
WDDGF56X28F045583
Thanks in advance
Can you check the following VIN number for me. If the car is not in the range for balance shaft issue could it still have the defective camshaft solenoids issue
WDDGF56X28F045583
Thanks in advance
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Hi Rudeney ,
Could you please check this VIN too ? I'm thinking to buy this C230 next week...
WDBRF52H86F748876
Thanks!
Could you please check this VIN too ? I'm thinking to buy this C230 next week...
WDBRF52H86F748876
Thanks!
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Balance shaft issue?
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Hi Rudeney ,
Could you please check this VIN too ? I'm thinking to buy this C230 next week...
WDBRF52H86F748876
Thanks!
Could you please check this VIN too ? I'm thinking to buy this C230 next week...
WDBRF52H86F748876
Thanks!
Last edited by Rudeney; Apr 25, 2016 at 10:03 PM.
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Hi Rodney,
Thank you for the quick reply, I was worried even though I have a MY2008 because the delivery date was 7/16/2007.
Delivery date: 16 07 2007
Engine no.:
272972 30 675687
WDBUF87X88B206859
Thank you for the quick reply, I was worried even though I have a MY2008 because the delivery date was 7/16/2007.
Delivery date: 16 07 2007
Engine no.:
272972 30 675687
WDBUF87X88B206859
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Hi Rodney,
Thank you for the quick reply, I was worried even though I have a MY2008 because the delivery date was 7/16/2007.
Delivery date: 16 07 2007
Engine no.:
272972 30 675687
WDBUF87X88B206859
Thank you for the quick reply, I was worried even though I have a MY2008 because the delivery date was 7/16/2007.
Delivery date: 16 07 2007
Engine no.:
272972 30 675687
WDBUF87X88B206859
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