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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 :-).
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Let's make this thread a sticky as it appears to be a common problem.
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.
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2011 E63 M156 :) - previously: 2016 GLE63 with U21 (missed); 2012 ML550 , ML63 2009 - E550 W212 2010
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.
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.
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my e350 in for same seat problem.They are taking care of it. Dont know how though.
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.
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.
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2011 E63 M156 :) - previously: 2016 GLE63 with U21 (missed); 2012 ML550 , ML63 2009 - E550 W212 2010
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2011 E63 M156 :) - previously: 2016 GLE63 with U21 (missed); 2012 ML550 , ML63 2009 - E550 W212 2010
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2011 E63 M156 :) - previously: 2016 GLE63 with U21 (missed); 2012 ML550 , ML63 2009 - E550 W212 2010
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2011 E63 M156 :) - previously: 2016 GLE63 with U21 (missed); 2012 ML550 , ML63 2009 - E550 W212 2010
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.
@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.
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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.
@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.
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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.
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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!
Overall a very solid car!
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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.
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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?
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^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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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!
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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.
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.
Ok, this is the final diagnosis for my rattles and creaks.
Noise originates from B-Pillar in rear. 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!
Noise originates from B-Pillar in rear. 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!
