spring noise???? wtf
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spring noise???? wtf
The E550 occasionally makes this really quiet 'spring noise'. It's very random, sometime I'm backing out of my driveway when I hear it, sometimes when I'm pulling out of a parking spot. I can't tell where it's coming from, almost as if it's under the seat inside the cabin, but there's no way to tell if it's outside either because the noise only 'boings' once each time.
Just going to put this out there to see if any other owners have experienced this.
Just going to put this out there to see if any other owners have experienced this.
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From: Central Pennsylvania
2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
The E550 occasionally makes this really quiet 'spring noise'. It's very random, sometime I'm backing out of my driveway when I hear it, sometimes when I'm pulling out of a parking spot. I can't tell where it's coming from, almost as if it's under the seat inside the cabin, but there's no way to tell if it's outside either because the noise only 'boings' once each time.
Just going to put this out there to see if any other owners have experienced this.
Just going to put this out there to see if any other owners have experienced this.
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From: Central Pennsylvania
2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
No spring, but rubbers can make all sorts of noises from creaks and pops to just about everything in between. Without hearing the sound you are hearing it is all but impossible to determine what you are hearing. Have the dealer take a ride with you and point it out to him. Oh, also check for loos change down around the seat tracks. I had a dime sound very much like a spring bouncing around on the track. It is probably something simple and stupid. Finding it will be the bear. Good luck!!!
