E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

Odd noise

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 08-02-2005, 10:08 PM
  #1  
Almost a Member!
Thread Starter
 
pasto27774's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs down Odd noise

Just picked up my '05 E320 4matic on Sat. and have heard a strange noise. When driving or backing up, it sounds like one of those mini compressors you use to fill your tires. It last for about 5 seconds each time (spuratic) and I can feel the vibration through the brake pedal. Very annoying! Any ideas? Will talk to the dealer tomorrow, but thought I'd post it here first. Thanks!
Old 08-02-2005, 10:50 PM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
BudC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Valley of the Sun, Arizona
Posts: 1,794
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
2011 E550, 2013 GLK
Originally Posted by pasto27774
Just picked up my '05 E320 4matic on Sat. and have heard a strange noise. When driving or backing up, it sounds like one of those mini compressors you use to fill your tires. It last for about 5 seconds each time (spuratic) and I can feel the vibration through the brake pedal. Very annoying! Any ideas? Will talk to the dealer tomorrow, but thought I'd post it here first. Thanks!
Sounds like the SBC brake pump that runs to keep pressure built up for the braking system. It's normal for it to run but it shouldn't be felt in the brake pedal nor sound very loud. Talk to the dealer about this fix...

Bulletin P-B-42.46/27A – Install pulsation damper for SBC Noisy brake pump
Old 08-03-2005, 10:15 AM
  #3  
Almost a Member!
Thread Starter
 
pasto27774's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
BudC, thanks!
Old 08-03-2005, 02:03 PM
  #4  
ATS
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
ATS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,492
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2004 E500 / 2001 C240
Yeah I remember when I first heard that sound, I hated it.. Now, I don't hear it. You will get used to it.
Old 08-04-2005, 02:30 PM
  #5  
Junior Member
 
justin w's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: UK
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
w211
I had this....

Complained and 2 mods were done - SBC software update - did not fix it.

But then a physical replacement of a valve or pipes or something (on the merc list of mods) and finished - gone forever - hurrah!

Took about 3-4 hours at the dealer.

Don't stand for the noise / bad vibrations!
Old 08-04-2005, 02:50 PM
  #6  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
BudC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Valley of the Sun, Arizona
Posts: 1,794
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
2011 E550, 2013 GLK
Originally Posted by justin w
I had this....

Complained and 2 mods were done - SBC software update - did not fix it.

But then a physical replacement of a valve or pipes or something (on the merc list of mods) and finished - gone forever - hurrah!

Took about 3-4 hours at the dealer.

Don't stand for the noise / bad vibrations!
The software update is nothing more than a counter of brake applications so they can warn you to take it in for service when it gets 100,000 or something like that. It doesn't do didly-squat for the brake system.

The pulse dampener is what did the job. Look at your SBC pump and you will see that the two lines exiting the top have been modified.

In the process, you get a brake fluid change which reduced the herky-jerky operation I was experiencing in stop and go traffic. I still have it but it's not nearly as bad as when I got the car.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Odd noise



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:19 AM.