Good luck on that sale though! 
Dead body in my trunk?!?!?
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Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama
Okey Dokey.....hold on to your butts!
For the Comand not playing MP3's:
DTB - 82.60/382
Published 9/20/2004
See my new thread for pics.
For the Comand not playing MP3's:
DTB - 82.60/382
Published 9/20/2004
See my new thread for pics.
Thanks for the MP3 update info. Just got my car back from having new pads put on the rear, 4-wheel alignment and the MP3 updates. Alignment was off enough to kill my front tire in less then 1000 miles. Sucks but the cool news is that now the car can play MP3's and it drives without pulling all over the freeway.
The next test is to see if I can get the dead body in my trunk to disappear and see if this baby can play MP3's off a DVD (already checked the info under the engineering mode under the hardware info to confirm I had the DVD player in the main slot). Time to read up on what format to burn the DVD in... Hope one of us has some success on this noise from our suspension and that it's not just part of the design...
Time to start looking at the W221 before the E500 hits 50k miles in about a year from now. No fun to loose the full warranty as I hear the 100k mile warranty purchased through MB doesn’t cover as much as I was told initially. Cheers,
Ken
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Eurocharged 2004 E500, Eurocharged ECU/TCU 2005 SL600, 2010 Caddy SwaggerWagon
Originally Posted by discipulus
Benz-O-Rama,
Thanks for the MP3 update info. Just got my car back from having new pads put on the rear, 4-wheel alignment and the MP3 updates. Alignment was off enough to kill my front tire in less then 1000 miles. Sucks but the cool news is that now the car can play MP3's and it drives without pulling all over the freeway.
The next test is to see if I can get the dead body in my trunk to disappear and see if this baby can play MP3's off a DVD (already checked the info under the engineering mode under the hardware info to confirm I had the DVD player in the main slot). Time to read up on what format to burn the DVD in... Hope one of us has some success on this noise from our suspension and that it's not just part of the design... Time to start looking at the W221 before the E500 hits 50k miles in about a year from now. No fun to loose the full warranty as I hear the 100k mile warranty purchased through MB doesn’t cover as much as I was told initially.
Cheers,
Ken
Thanks for the MP3 update info. Just got my car back from having new pads put on the rear, 4-wheel alignment and the MP3 updates. Alignment was off enough to kill my front tire in less then 1000 miles. Sucks but the cool news is that now the car can play MP3's and it drives without pulling all over the freeway.
The next test is to see if I can get the dead body in my trunk to disappear and see if this baby can play MP3's off a DVD (already checked the info under the engineering mode under the hardware info to confirm I had the DVD player in the main slot). Time to read up on what format to burn the DVD in... Hope one of us has some success on this noise from our suspension and that it's not just part of the design...
Time to start looking at the W221 before the E500 hits 50k miles in about a year from now. No fun to loose the full warranty as I hear the 100k mile warranty purchased through MB doesn’t cover as much as I was told initially. Cheers,
Ken
Hey Ken,
Glad to help. Finally I can give something back to this community. I've gotten a lot of help from here and it's about time I gave back.
As payment, you must now buy my wheels!
https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/152674-sale-brand-new-19-staggered-speedy-envy-wheels-tires.html
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2005 E500
Dead body
I had a problem much like this when I first took delivery of my E500 sedan last year -- THUMP when going over speed bumps, etc. Before I had the chance to complain, my car battery died and was replaced, after which the offensive noise disappeared.
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Originally Posted by ReLINY
I had a problem much like this when I first took delivery of my E500 sedan last year -- THUMP when going over speed bumps, etc. Before I had the chance to complain, my car battery died and was replaced, after which the offensive noise disappeared.
Good information! I always suspected the battery might be the problem, but when I checked it, it seemed to be secure. I still think it may have been the battery, but I'll never know....I sold the car.
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Has anyone been able to get rid of their dead body?
Since putting on 19's and super low profile tires, the noise is more pronounced.
Just wondering if anyone was able to get theirs fixed.
I doubt it.
This is my one and only grip about this car.
Since putting on 19's and super low profile tires, the noise is more pronounced.
Just wondering if anyone was able to get theirs fixed.
I doubt it.
This is my one and only grip about this car.
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how bout going slowly over the speed bump?
JK I have heard it on my E as well... I think its something we have to live with
JK I have heard it on my E as well... I think its something we have to live with
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I think that was addressed in the first couple of posts....i was actually thinkin of getting a E 500 MY2004..not so sure Mercedes should fix it..i mean come on the 300 C doesn't have the proplem (as far as i can tell) I'm sure they'll come up with a new fix eventually especially if its a common annoyance
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Okay, I now hate y'all I was driveing my car today and turned off the music and when I drove over a bumb I too noticed the dead body I apprently have in my trunk.
Before this thread I haven't noticed it; but now... gezzh. And what makes me feel even better is that it apperently can't be fixed.
I was driveing my car today and turned off the music and when I drove over a bumb I too noticed the dead body I apprently have in my trunk.Before this thread I haven't noticed it; but now... gezzh. And what makes me feel even better is that it apperently can't be fixed.
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For all those who have this problem. You might want to check the bushing. I had the same problem and when I took it in they replaced my bushing and boom...no more thuds. I have an 03 E500 with airmatic and I had similar problems until it was fixed.
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hi guys,
I also have the body in trunk thump and need to solve this issue. I havn't torn into the rear suspension yet but soon will be. The car is out of warranty now and I dont want to start randomly swapping out parts to try and eliminate this problem. I know this is an older thread but hopefully by now some of you have solved this issue. Thanx in advance
I also have the body in trunk thump and need to solve this issue. I havn't torn into the rear suspension yet but soon will be. The car is out of warranty now and I dont want to start randomly swapping out parts to try and eliminate this problem. I know this is an older thread but hopefully by now some of you have solved this issue. Thanx in advance
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Just recieved a call from my SA.
I was told that the car is still exhibiting the dead body in trunk noise. They don't know what else it could be and they've opened a case with MB Tech Support. I'm picking the car up in an hour. When I get my receipt of work done, I'll post it so those of you who are seeing the same problem will have something for reference.
Frustration has set in....but I still can't help loving this car.
I was told that the car is still exhibiting the dead body in trunk noise. They don't know what else it could be and they've opened a case with MB Tech Support. I'm picking the car up in an hour. When I get my receipt of work done, I'll post it so those of you who are seeing the same problem will have something for reference.
Frustration has set in....but I still can't help loving this car.
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Hi brabus2ner
Can you be more specific on the bushing they replaced. I rolled around under the car pocking and proding, everything seemed tight.
Can you be more specific on the bushing they replaced. I rolled around under the car pocking and proding, everything seemed tight.
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Although nothing specific has been released, the same “type” problem may affect certain rear Airmatic shock absorbers or possibly, there is a problem with the upper rubber buffers (bumpers) to the body.
As a matter of reference the part numbers: rear Airmatic shocks (#20 in diagram) A2113262800, rubber buffer (#80) A2023260168, and rubber buffer (#150) A2103260468.
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2004 MB E-500 & 2000 Honda Accord Coupe
MBUSA released a DTB for the ‘03 e320 with standard suspension addressing rumbling noise from the rear axle. They found that there was excessive play in the bushing of the rubber mount in the lower fastening eye of the shock absorber.
Although nothing specific has been released, the same “type” problem may affect certain rear Airmatic shock absorbers or possibly, there is a problem with the upper rubber buffers (bumpers) to the body.
As a matter of reference the part numbers: rear Airmatic shocks (#20 in diagram) A2113262800, rubber buffer (#80) A2023260168, and rubber buffer (#150) A2103260468.
Although nothing specific has been released, the same “type” problem may affect certain rear Airmatic shock absorbers or possibly, there is a problem with the upper rubber buffers (bumpers) to the body.
As a matter of reference the part numbers: rear Airmatic shocks (#20 in diagram) A2113262800, rubber buffer (#80) A2023260168, and rubber buffer (#150) A2103260468.
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Now that I've got your attention...
My problem is this:
On my 2004 E500 (Airmatic suspension) I'm hearing a thud or knocking type of sound from the rear suspension when going over some bumps. Hard to explain but let me try. If I go over a speed bump at say, 5-10 mph, your hear the normal sound from the tires compressing and you hear the suspension but a 1/2 of a second after the suspension decompresses to normal ride height, I hear and kinda feel a thud. Kind of if you had a dead body in the trunk and it hopped up in the air when you went over the bump and then landed back on the floor of the trunk. Or had a bowling ball back there and it hit the back of the rear seats after you slammed on the brakes.
I though it was my golf clubs back there so I took them out but I still noticed the noise. Ahh.......as I'm typing this, I just had an idea. Maybe the spare tire? Hmmmm, I'll go look.
Not sure If I've explained this well enough but if anyone has had any kind of experience like this in the past, I would love to know what the problem was. i've made a service appointment for Monday but I would like to go in with more info.
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help.
My problem is this:
On my 2004 E500 (Airmatic suspension) I'm hearing a thud or knocking type of sound from the rear suspension when going over some bumps. Hard to explain but let me try. If I go over a speed bump at say, 5-10 mph, your hear the normal sound from the tires compressing and you hear the suspension but a 1/2 of a second after the suspension decompresses to normal ride height, I hear and kinda feel a thud. Kind of if you had a dead body in the trunk and it hopped up in the air when you went over the bump and then landed back on the floor of the trunk. Or had a bowling ball back there and it hit the back of the rear seats after you slammed on the brakes.
I though it was my golf clubs back there so I took them out but I still noticed the noise. Ahh.......as I'm typing this, I just had an idea. Maybe the spare tire? Hmmmm, I'll go look.
Not sure If I've explained this well enough but if anyone has had any kind of experience like this in the past, I would love to know what the problem was. i've made a service appointment for Monday but I would like to go in with more info.
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help.
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2004 MB E-500 & 2000 Honda Accord Coupe
MBUSA released a DTB for the ‘03 e320 with standard suspension addressing rumbling noise from the rear axle. They found that there was excessive play in the bushing of the rubber mount in the lower fastening eye of the shock absorber.
Although nothing specific has been released, the same “type” problem may affect certain rear Airmatic shock absorbers or possibly, there is a problem with the upper rubber buffers (bumpers) to the body.
As a matter of reference the part numbers: rear Airmatic shocks (#20 in diagram) A2113262800, rubber buffer (#80) A2023260168, and rubber buffer (#150) A2103260468.
Although nothing specific has been released, the same “type” problem may affect certain rear Airmatic shock absorbers or possibly, there is a problem with the upper rubber buffers (bumpers) to the body.
As a matter of reference the part numbers: rear Airmatic shocks (#20 in diagram) A2113262800, rubber buffer (#80) A2023260168, and rubber buffer (#150) A2103260468.
