MA-E320

Already booked my first appointment with my local MB dealer for stupid creaks, rattles and loose pieces on my E350. I heard they started "loaning" new 2013 E350s as service loaners so I have a good excuse :-).

MA-E320

Here's a PDF on how to remove the center radio console on a w212. It is a "how to guide" on how to install some video electronics but you will get the idea. Pretty useful for someone to address the creaks and rattles with the wood trim.

sbaer

Got two noises in this W212 E550.

1) Somewhere front/center left side of the panoramic sunroof when going over bumps. It is more a ticking noise so it sounds like somethign has play. Haven't found the source of it yet.

2) Noises in seat. Seat tilts even when push by hand. Rails are tight, almost looks like the seat frame has an issue and the second noise comes from where the back meets the bottom parts. Makes a clicking noise when coming to a stop and accelerating.

chrisvr6

my e350 in for same seat problem.They are taking care of it. Dont know how though.

sbaer

Please let me know how they fixed it or what the invoice/work order says so I can tell my local dealer here and provide some with some suggestions?

chrisvr6

Will do.

sbaer

Chris- Did service find the issue with the seat? Mine goes in tomorrow for that issue and I wonder if there are any lessons learned from your trip. Thanks

chrisvr6

They installed some felt. Was ok for like a day. Have to go back. Let me know how it goes. Thanks!

sbaer

This is what my dealer said:

The seat clicking noise has been addressed by installing a new locking bolt/washer where the adjustment gearing is for height.

chrisvr6

Oh wow! Sounds legit. Let us know when you get it back.

konigstiger

Bulletin LI91.10-P-049894 - Noise or play at seat adjuster

sbaer

Thanks konisgter, you're spot on. This is the LI that was listed on the invoice.

@chrisvr6: The clicking noise is gone. Am happy about that.

Only issue left is that the driver's seat is also moving back and forth a bit when braking and accelerating. Dealer says it's normal since all E class on the lot show the same behavior. Might be common but I never owned a vehicle before where the seat has play to a degree that it can be clearly felt.
If I can find a diagram I will try to investigate the possibility of inserting some felt or a washer somewhere in the seat frame.

Panorama roof noise: Found the issue. Clicking noise came from the wind deflector plastic frame which pops up when opening the roof. I installed some felt below the frame and now it's quiet.

Nuru

How far back and forth is the seat moving? My seat does not move back and forth when braking or accelerating.

sbaer

Hard to tell, 2 mm maybe, the motion can be felt and is accompanied by a clicking/tapping noise. I contacted MBUSA and they sent me back to the dealer for further review. My appointment is next week. Since my passenger seat is quiet and does not move I at least know not every seat does have that issue.

C280 Sport

I personally have no interior rattles in my W212. Some clicks when it sits in the sun so some parts are temperature sensitive such as around the speedo and the a/c vents when hot but the A/C changes that fast.

Overall a very solid car!

Nuru

Seems that they should be able to fix that pretty easily. I checked my seats today and no noticeable movement.

Nuru

My former 2010, did not have any rattles, but the 2012, there is a rattle/creak on the rear deck. I have not figured out whether it is the deck itself or the speaker grille portion?

Long3494Qut

^This. On my palladium grey 2013 E350, whenever I went up to speeds over 60mph the center dash would make a crispy rattle noise. I found that pushing up under the central dash hard helps it for a bit, but then it returns. My current polar white 2013 E350 has no issues, though.

Nuru

Got an appt coming up with my dealer for the rattle elimination operations. Wish me luck! LOL!

Nuru

OK, I went into a dealer and had their Service Shop Steward, ride in the back of the car while i drove around, and he indicates that the rattle is coming from my pano-roof. Does anyone know of any bulletins for rattling pano roofs?

chrisvr6

No pano for me but my rear deck ratlle seems its from the panel where the 3rd brake light is at the top.

fintail

My car had a case of rear deck rattle. It was coming from the area around the third/center brake light. They took it apart twice and tried to stop it - a lot less noise now, but still a random pop/snap sound, especially if the inside temperature is changing.

Nuru

Well, the second shop verified that the rattle is originating from the pano-roof. They are going to take out the headliner to pinpoint the rattle's location. who knows, I could end up with a new roof? So I got a loaner to put around in.

Nuru

Ok, this is the final diagnosis for my rattles and creaks.
Noise originates from B-Pillar. They removed the headliner to make sure and then proceeded to remove the roof trim, and reinstall and tighten.
Re-tightened the sunroof frame bolts - noise gone while driving over 120 miles today.

Totally different car without that series of rattles and pops!

fintail

B pillar in rear? Do you mean the pillar between the front and rear doors (or maybe the central bar in the pano roof) or the rearmost pillar behind the rear doors?

My car seemed cured for about a week, but I am getting a random pop or crack again. As the weather gets warmer here, I fear it will get worse. I am going to suggest they inspect the same areas addressed on your car, if it keeps up.