The dreaded M272 Balance Shaft
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2007 Mercedes C230
Can you guys please tell me if I'm afffected by the faulty balance shaft WDBRF52H77F841552
Thanks in advance!!
Thanks in advance!!
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THE C350
Can you guys please tell me if I'm afffected by the faulty balance shaft WDBRF52H77F841552
Thanks in advance!!
Thanks in advance!!
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Delivery date of 13 06 2006
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Mercedes C300 4matic
Hey guys. Just bought the car with 272 engine. Now I'm concerned big time. Although the car runs smooth, doesn't eat oil and takes about 11.5 litres of petrol on 100km. It's 2007 year and has 50,000 miles on the clock.
Can you check my engine number please. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks from Ukraine.
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Can you check my engine number please. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks from Ukraine.
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Mercedes C300 4matic
Thank you. You've made my day.
I know I probably asking too much and off topic but, is there any chance to find a rough service history of my car. You see, my car arrived from US in 2013 and I don't have any service history of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I know I probably asking too much and off topic but, is there any chance to find a rough service history of my car. You see, my car arrived from US in 2013 and I don't have any service history of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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2006 E350
2006 E350 CEL on.
I was wondering if my VIN falls within the range. I have replaced all 4 sensors and had the wire harness recall done as well. Thanks in advance.
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I was wondering if my VIN falls within the range. I have replaced all 4 sensors and had the wire harness recall done as well. Thanks in advance. WDBUF56J56A964916
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2006 Audi A6
I am looking seriously at a 2007 MB C280 VIN WDBRF92H57F841556... I am concerned that this falls pretty close to the Shaft Issue vehicles. I've tried looking up the VIN myself but can't seem to get enough detail. My deposit is good for 3 more days before they return it if I don't purchase. Any quick assistance would be much appreciated.
Rick
PS. If this is posted in the wrong location, please forgive me. I can't figure out how to start a new thread/post.
Rick
PS. If this is posted in the wrong location, please forgive me. I can't figure out how to start a new thread/post.
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Mercedes C300 4matic
I am looking seriously at a 2007 MB C280 VIN WDBRF92H57F841556
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Mercedes E350
I have a E350 -05 with engine number 30 055304, so it´s affected. :-(
My car has 117 800 km (73197 miles) on the meter and no symptoms yet.
Do we know if this problem affects ALL cars up to "30 46..." (and it´s just a matter of time before mine gets it) or is it "just" a small percent of these cars that actually get the problem?
Thanks in advance. / Joakim
My car has 117 800 km (73197 miles) on the meter and no symptoms yet.
Do we know if this problem affects ALL cars up to "30 46..." (and it´s just a matter of time before mine gets it) or is it "just" a small percent of these cars that actually get the problem?
Thanks in advance. / Joakim
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2007 E350 Sedan
I have a E350 -05 with engine number 30 055304, so it´s affected. :-(
My car has 117 800 km (73197 miles) on the meter and no symptoms yet.
Do we know if this problem affects ALL cars up to "30 46..." (and it´s just a matter of time before mine gets it) or is it "just" a small percent of these cars that actually get the problem?
Thanks in advance. / Joakim
My car has 117 800 km (73197 miles) on the meter and no symptoms yet.
Do we know if this problem affects ALL cars up to "30 46..." (and it´s just a matter of time before mine gets it) or is it "just" a small percent of these cars that actually get the problem?
Thanks in advance. / Joakim
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THE C350
I have a E350 -05 with engine number 30 055304, so it´s affected. :-(
My car has 117 800 km (73197 miles) on the meter and no symptoms yet.
Do we know if this problem affects ALL cars up to "30 46..." (and it´s just a matter of time before mine gets it) or is it "just" a small percent of these cars that actually get the problem?
Thanks in advance. / Joakim
My car has 117 800 km (73197 miles) on the meter and no symptoms yet.
Do we know if this problem affects ALL cars up to "30 46..." (and it´s just a matter of time before mine gets it) or is it "just" a small percent of these cars that actually get the problem?
Thanks in advance. / Joakim
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2006 c350 Balance Shaft problem?
Hi everyone,
Thinking about buying a 2006 c350 VIN WDBRF56H46F761795. Could someone please tell me if this may be prone to the failure? Thanks.
Thinking about buying a 2006 c350 VIN WDBRF56H46F761795. Could someone please tell me if this may be prone to the failure? Thanks.
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2007 C230
Hi can you tell me if this video is affected please WDBUF70J75A685017 thanks so much.
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2007 c280 m272
Awhile ago I posted motor had code 16. I'm a mechanic for some time.I noticed motor sounded like a quite diesel in the front of motor on occasion; also while sitting inside vehicle one time while in park and idling with heater on, motor stumbled three different times (possibly cam sensors taking up slack on balance shaft) Talked with MB dealer I dropped vehicle off they checked, and said magnets good. I stated that this feels like the start to the balance shaft issue. They looked further into code 16, found balance gear was worn. They have had vehicle for the past two weeks replacing balance shaft, and necessary components. Should have back tomorrow or Monday. Hopefully this helps the worried as I was one and for good reason.
We have only had car for nine months; I suspect the previous owner had this concern, and traded. Really can not blame him, $4-6k to repair. Luckily the car had the MB certified pre-owned warranty. I searched all information prior to buying vehicle. Even purchased extra two year warranty. I just want to know did the 2009-2010 M272 have same problem?
So we will get car back and repost if noise in front is gone.
We have only had car for nine months; I suspect the previous owner had this concern, and traded. Really can not blame him, $4-6k to repair. Luckily the car had the MB certified pre-owned warranty. I searched all information prior to buying vehicle. Even purchased extra two year warranty. I just want to know did the 2009-2010 M272 have same problem?
So we will get car back and repost if noise in front is gone.
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Awhile ago I posted motor had code 16. I'm a mechanic for some time.I noticed motor sounded like a quite diesel in the front of motor on occasion; also while sitting inside vehicle one time while in park and idling with heater on, motor stumbled three different times (possibly cam sensors taking up slack on balance shaft) Talked with MB dealer I dropped vehicle off they checked, and said magnets good. I stated that this feels like the start to the balance shaft issue. They looked further into code 16, found balance gear was worn. They have had vehicle for the past two weeks replacing balance shaft, and necessary components. Should have back tomorrow or Monday. Hopefully this helps the worried as I was one and for good reason. We have only had car for nine months; I suspect the previous owner had this concern, and traded. Really can not blame him, $4-6k to repair. Luckily the car had the MB certified pre-owned warranty. I searched all information prior to buying vehicle. Even purchased extra two year warranty. I just want to know did the 2009-2010 M272 have same problem? So we will get car back and repost if noise in front is gone.
