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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.
I have had the car out in 80+ degree weather sitting in the sun, no noise, no pops sofar.
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I can understand that, I was thrilled for the few days when I thought the car had been cured.
Was your issue the C-pillar, then? I am still certain my noises are coming from pretty far back.
Was your issue the C-pillar, then? I am still certain my noises are coming from pretty far back.
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That is the C-pillar area; they probably made a mistake; the B-pillar is where your seat belts are located central to the car's chassis.
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Hmmm, let me think about that. The noise was in back of me and above me. My passengers thought it was above them, and one of them thought it was just above them. I dunno, it could have originated at the top of the B-pillar and resonated through the PANO roof?
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Behind/up from your passengers = C pillar
The pano roof is large and sounds to reverberate throughout.
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That sounds like the B-pillar area, yeah.
I am still certain my noise comes from the rear deck, certainly is coming from a ways behind me. Next time we have some warm weather (probably weeks off), I think I am just going to leave the car at the dealer and tell them to fix it right on the third time. They can replace the entire rear deck if need be.
I am still certain my noise comes from the rear deck, certainly is coming from a ways behind me. Next time we have some warm weather (probably weeks off), I think I am just going to leave the car at the dealer and tell them to fix it right on the third time. They can replace the entire rear deck if need be.
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That sounds like the B-pillar area, yeah.
I am still certain my noise comes from the rear deck, certainly is coming from a ways behind me. Next time we have some warm weather (probably weeks off), I think I am just going to leave the car at the dealer and tell them to fix it right on the third time. They can replace the entire rear deck if need be.
I am still certain my noise comes from the rear deck, certainly is coming from a ways behind me. Next time we have some warm weather (probably weeks off), I think I am just going to leave the car at the dealer and tell them to fix it right on the third time. They can replace the entire rear deck if need be.
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I am going to mention those solutions when I visit again - maybe tomorrow. They should agree pretty easily - I am the type who will come back over and over, and I am sure they have better things to do than fix my finicky issues 
Here is what they noted last time around:
"Applied butyl rubber and sliding lube to insulate plastic cracking noises on third brake lamp contact points and retaining clips, applied lube and felt to pillars and headliner trim clips, applied butyl rubber to sunshade mounting tracks".
I am thinking the "lube" might somehow wear off over time? The car was fairly silent for the first week or so, but eventually the creaking and cracking came back.
Kind of a shame, every MB I have owned so far has been devoid of such issues. W210 had intermittent sunroof/headliner rattle, but I fixed it.
Here is what they noted last time around:
"Applied butyl rubber and sliding lube to insulate plastic cracking noises on third brake lamp contact points and retaining clips, applied lube and felt to pillars and headliner trim clips, applied butyl rubber to sunshade mounting tracks".
I am thinking the "lube" might somehow wear off over time? The car was fairly silent for the first week or so, but eventually the creaking and cracking came back.
Kind of a shame, every MB I have owned so far has been devoid of such issues. W210 had intermittent sunroof/headliner rattle, but I fixed it.
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I am going to mention those solutions when I visit again - maybe tomorrow. They should agree pretty easily - I am the type who will come back over and over, and I am sure they have better things to do than fix my finicky issues
Here is what they noted last time around:
"Applied butyl rubber and sliding lube to insulate plastic cracking noises on third brake lamp contact points and retaining clips, applied lube and felt to pillars and headliner trim clips, applied butyl rubber to sunshade mounting tracks".
I am thinking the "lube" might somehow wear off over time? The car was fairly silent for the first week or so, but eventually the creaking and cracking came back.
Kind of a shame, every MB I have owned so far has been devoid of such issues. W210 had intermittent sunroof/headliner rattle, but I fixed it.
Here is what they noted last time around:
"Applied butyl rubber and sliding lube to insulate plastic cracking noises on third brake lamp contact points and retaining clips, applied lube and felt to pillars and headliner trim clips, applied butyl rubber to sunshade mounting tracks".
I am thinking the "lube" might somehow wear off over time? The car was fairly silent for the first week or so, but eventually the creaking and cracking came back.
Kind of a shame, every MB I have owned so far has been devoid of such issues. W210 had intermittent sunroof/headliner rattle, but I fixed it.
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Wow, I'm sorry to hear you guys are still having problems with the W212...you would think MB would have come up with permanent solutions long ago. These cars should not have the amount of rattles they have. It seems that the only way to fix a rattle is to do it yourself.
MB and their dealer network should be embarrassed. Audi and BMW showrooms should be happy--I wonder if corporate understands that.
MB and their dealer network should be embarrassed. Audi and BMW showrooms should be happy--I wonder if corporate understands that.
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They apparently fixed mine with one shot at it.
And of course BMW has had its share of issues, and you can look at their forums and see the issues that continually bug their owners. So jumping for joy over a discussion like we are having on this forum would be quite ridiculous. and then there are these links for both BMW and Audi.
http://www.ibtimes.com/bmw-recall-20...a-airbag-issue.
http://news.consumerreports.org/safe...e-problem.html.
http://www.motortrend.com/used_cars/...eries/recalls/
http://www.motortrend.com/used_cars/01/audi/recalls/
And of course BMW has had its share of issues, and you can look at their forums and see the issues that continually bug their owners. So jumping for joy over a discussion like we are having on this forum would be quite ridiculous. and then there are these links for both BMW and Audi.
http://www.ibtimes.com/bmw-recall-20...a-airbag-issue.
http://news.consumerreports.org/safe...e-problem.html.
http://www.motortrend.com/used_cars/...eries/recalls/
http://www.motortrend.com/used_cars/01/audi/recalls/
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Next Monday I will finally have the time to bring the car back in for another go-round of noise elimination. I am going to suggest they use felt tape everywhere possible, and inspect the assembly for any warped pieces. I had the car out Sunday, temps only around 70, but some bright sun exposure would set off the chorus of pops.
On the noise issue, my wipers are bugging me too. On normal mode, it's like they don't move fast enough, and they lurch along making annoying noise along with looking bad. If I put them on the high speed setting, they move normal. I've cleaned the windshield thoroughly including with a magic eraser, applied rain-x then scrubbed it down again and applied aquapel - the normal speed lurching happens no matter what. Either I have bad blades, or they don't move fast enough. I miss the lightning fast single blade W210 wiper.
On the noise issue, my wipers are bugging me too. On normal mode, it's like they don't move fast enough, and they lurch along making annoying noise along with looking bad. If I put them on the high speed setting, they move normal. I've cleaned the windshield thoroughly including with a magic eraser, applied rain-x then scrubbed it down again and applied aquapel - the normal speed lurching happens no matter what. Either I have bad blades, or they don't move fast enough. I miss the lightning fast single blade W210 wiper.
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Next Monday I will finally have the time to bring the car back in for another go-round of noise elimination. I am going to suggest they use felt tape everywhere possible, and inspect the assembly for any warped pieces. I had the car out Sunday, temps only around 70, but some bright sun exposure would set off the chorus of pops.
On the noise issue, my wipers are bugging me too. On normal mode, it's like they don't move fast enough, and they lurch along making annoying noise along with looking bad. If I put them on the high speed setting, they move normal. I've cleaned the windshield thoroughly including with a magic eraser, applied rain-x then scrubbed it down again and applied aquapel - the normal speed lurching happens no matter what. Either I have bad blades, or they don't move fast enough. I miss the lightning fast single blade W210 wiper.
On the noise issue, my wipers are bugging me too. On normal mode, it's like they don't move fast enough, and they lurch along making annoying noise along with looking bad. If I put them on the high speed setting, they move normal. I've cleaned the windshield thoroughly including with a magic eraser, applied rain-x then scrubbed it down again and applied aquapel - the normal speed lurching happens no matter what. Either I have bad blades, or they don't move fast enough. I miss the lightning fast single blade W210 wiper.
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And another update - dropped it off early this morning. Got a call several hours later - they are keeping the car until tomorrow as they have found some rear trim clips that needed replacement, and will not be here til then. Might be a good sign.
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Depends on how much the seats and the rear shelf "Hat Panel Tray" cost. I am installing myself, so it is the cost of the parts for me and just my own labor (<1 hours for the seats, 2 hours for the Hat Panel tray).
Here are some pricing estimates based on the procing I have seen on the web.
The rear Split-folding seat package (including release handles, cables, locking mechanisms) range in price from $650 - $1000, used, shipped/delivered
If you pick-up yourself, then the pricing ranges from ~$500 - ~$700.
The panel tray ~$500 new, ~$200 used
Here are some pricing estimates based on the procing I have seen on the web.
The rear Split-folding seat package (including release handles, cables, locking mechanisms) range in price from $650 - $1000, used, shipped/delivered
If you pick-up yourself, then the pricing ranges from ~$500 - ~$700.
The panel tray ~$500 new, ~$200 used
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Sounds like felt tape and clips for you! I hope that solves it for you.
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I got it back today. Th list of parts are things like "rubber buffer", "stay", "clip", "felt strip". No surprise, no change in the noise - it was making noise within a minute of the time I drove away.
Funny, the invoice lists "test drove over rough roads and frame flex conditions" - which are irrelevant to the noises that have been bugging me. The engine doesn't even have to be running for the car to make these noises, not to mention be moving. It is fine and quiet over bumps. I guess I need to make it very clear.
The broken clip idea might be true, for all I know.
A problem I have is that I work odd hours and days, and can't just come in at noon on a random day to have their quality assurance (or whatever) guy ride with me. I usually work until the time the techs leave. I was OK with the fault before, but I am pretty irritated now, on the third unsuccessful attempt.
I don't know what else can be done, other than to replace the entire rear shelf. I am going to go back tomorrow, before the techs are gone, and have someone else ride along and hear it if they desire - then firmly ask for a loaner car, and let them have the car for a couple days.
Funny, the invoice lists "test drove over rough roads and frame flex conditions" - which are irrelevant to the noises that have been bugging me. The engine doesn't even have to be running for the car to make these noises, not to mention be moving. It is fine and quiet over bumps. I guess I need to make it very clear.
The broken clip idea might be true, for all I know.
A problem I have is that I work odd hours and days, and can't just come in at noon on a random day to have their quality assurance (or whatever) guy ride with me. I usually work until the time the techs leave. I was OK with the fault before, but I am pretty irritated now, on the third unsuccessful attempt.
I don't know what else can be done, other than to replace the entire rear shelf. I am going to go back tomorrow, before the techs are gone, and have someone else ride along and hear it if they desire - then firmly ask for a loaner car, and let them have the car for a couple days.
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I got it back today. Th list of parts are things like "rubber buffer", "stay", "clip", "felt strip". No surprise, no change in the noise - it was making noise within a minute of the time I drove away.
Funny, the invoice lists "test drove over rough roads and frame flex conditions" - which are irrelevant to the noises that have been bugging me. The engine doesn't even have to be running for the car to make these noises, not to mention be moving. It is fine and quiet over bumps. I guess I need to make it very clear.
The broken clip idea might be true, for all I know.
A problem I have is that I work odd hours and days, and can't just come in at noon on a random day to have their quality assurance (or whatever) guy ride with me. I usually work until the time the techs leave. I was OK with the fault before, but I am pretty irritated now, on the third unsuccessful attempt.
I don't know what else can be done, other than to replace the entire rear shelf. I am going to go back tomorrow, before the techs are gone, and have someone else ride along and hear it if they desire - then firmly ask for a loaner car, and let them have the car for a couple days.
Funny, the invoice lists "test drove over rough roads and frame flex conditions" - which are irrelevant to the noises that have been bugging me. The engine doesn't even have to be running for the car to make these noises, not to mention be moving. It is fine and quiet over bumps. I guess I need to make it very clear.
The broken clip idea might be true, for all I know.
A problem I have is that I work odd hours and days, and can't just come in at noon on a random day to have their quality assurance (or whatever) guy ride with me. I usually work until the time the techs leave. I was OK with the fault before, but I am pretty irritated now, on the third unsuccessful attempt.
I don't know what else can be done, other than to replace the entire rear shelf. I am going to go back tomorrow, before the techs are gone, and have someone else ride along and hear it if they desire - then firmly ask for a loaner car, and let them have the car for a couple days.
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