1997 Mercedes E420 vibration
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1997 Mercedes E420 vibration
I have a 97 E420, when I take off, there is a vibration at 15 mph then it goes away. It happens at 15 mph regardless of how I take off, fast or slow. I'm hoping it maybe the transmission mount, but I am uncertain. If anyone has experienced this with their E420, please share.
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That inspection was done, nothing was found by an MB mechanic. The flexplates looked good, center carrier bearing looked good, just not 100% confident in his assement. .
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The vibration feel like it is through the transmission and driveline, nothing through the seat, steering wheel or anywhere else. At 15 mph it almost feels like a shutter type vibration.
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Tires are almost new Michelin tires, if I stay at 15 mph, the vibration does not go away, only when I exceed 15 mph does the vibration go away, it doesn't seem to vibrate at any other speed.
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Yeah, it has baffled everyone, it vibrates for a brief moment at 15 mph, then goes away. It doesn't matter if you are going straight or making a turn, same vibration occurs. Hendricks Mercedes here is Charlotte, NC have a great rep, but they could not find a problem. We tried the lift, but no vibration with the wheels off the ground.
