Groan/rumble sound from steering - 99 E320
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Groan/rumble sound from steering - 99 E320
Hello,
When I turn the steering wheel at slow speeds (e.g. while pulling into a parking spot) I hear a lot of groaning/rumbling sounds coming from the steering area. I say area because I can't pinpoint where the sound is coming from. I checked the steering fluid and it's right on the line on the dipstick. I don't hear the sound at higher speeds but maybe it's because I don't turn the steering wheel as much (left/right) while driving. I can hear it when I slow down to make a turn. Also, it doesn't matter if the engine is hot or cold.
Anyone know a fix for this or what might be causing it?
Thanks.
When I turn the steering wheel at slow speeds (e.g. while pulling into a parking spot) I hear a lot of groaning/rumbling sounds coming from the steering area. I say area because I can't pinpoint where the sound is coming from. I checked the steering fluid and it's right on the line on the dipstick. I don't hear the sound at higher speeds but maybe it's because I don't turn the steering wheel as much (left/right) while driving. I can hear it when I slow down to make a turn. Also, it doesn't matter if the engine is hot or cold.
Anyone know a fix for this or what might be causing it?
Thanks.
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Do you live in a area with cold climate ? If yes this is a known issue with the steering wheel. Ask your dealer for a product called Lubrizol ( about $8 for the bottle). You will need to add this to your ps fluid.
Do a search on thos forum for 'Lubrizol' and you will get all the info. I know MB dealers in NY sell this.
I have the same issue but luckily the weather hasn't colled down enough in NC as of yet.
Cheers
Do a search on thos forum for 'Lubrizol' and you will get all the info. I know MB dealers in NY sell this.
I have the same issue but luckily the weather hasn't colled down enough in NC as of yet.
Cheers
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I live in a suburb of Chicago and it is starting to get cold over here. But I've had this problem even in the summer when the temperature was in the 90's. Earlier I just chose to ignore it but the sound is starting to annoy me now.
Thanks.
Thanks.