Turbo Whistle
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 7
Likes: 5
E250
Turbo Whistle
Hi, i have a S212 E250 CDI 13 plate facelift with 89k on the clock, car has been serviced on a regular intervals .
I've had it for about a year and loved most things about the car how ever i think the old girl is showing her age.
I've always enjoyed the subtle whistle the turbo use to make when i dabbed the accelerator, how ever the past week the whistle has gone and now i hear more of a whooosh sound but no whistle.
Are there any basic checks i could perform to find out what could be going on? or does it sound like i need to get in to a garage OR am i just being paranoid and i should just carry on enjoying my car.
I do have a very basic ODB reader and have used ODB Mary to see if there are any faults which with my basic set up shows none.
Thanks in advance.
wolf
I've had it for about a year and loved most things about the car how ever i think the old girl is showing her age.
I've always enjoyed the subtle whistle the turbo use to make when i dabbed the accelerator, how ever the past week the whistle has gone and now i hear more of a whooosh sound but no whistle.
Are there any basic checks i could perform to find out what could be going on? or does it sound like i need to get in to a garage OR am i just being paranoid and i should just carry on enjoying my car.
I do have a very basic ODB reader and have used ODB Mary to see if there are any faults which with my basic set up shows none.
Thanks in advance.
wolf
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 739
Likes: 328
From: WA State, USA
2014 Cummins, 2014 E250 Bluetec
2 turbos so one could have an issue but more then likely imho is boost leak somewhere. Check the hoses to and after. Maybe its not bad enough to throw code, not sure how these mbs monitor that.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 7
Likes: 5
E250
Hi thanks for your reply, i was thinking a split hose or something so at least i might be on the right track.
cheers
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 7
Likes: 5
E250
Ughhh it just gets better. didn't have the time to check anything yet but now the car has the check engine light on and is spitting out the code P2279 Intake Air system leak. Could this be why ive lost my whistle from the turbo?
Any help would be grateful
Tia
Wolf
Any help would be grateful
Tia
Wolf
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 739
Likes: 328
From: WA State, USA
2014 Cummins, 2014 E250 Bluetec
Not a pro with MBs so hopefully someone will chime in with more info. IMHO its time to go thru everything and figure out where the leak is at. 9 years of heat cycles so probably about time to start looking at replacing any rubber hoses and what not including the one that is causing your issue (I assume thats what it is).
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 7
Likes: 5
E250
Thankyou for your reply, Found one leak so far, it seems to be the exit pipe from the intercooler, just need to get a better look at it to get a part number.
Funny you should say about checking the other rubber hoses, the pipe above the one thats split has got a nice chunk from it missing, will need to address that as well.
cheers
wolf
Funny you should say about checking the other rubber hoses, the pipe above the one thats split has got a nice chunk from it missing, will need to address that as well.
cheers
wolf
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 739
Likes: 328
From: WA State, USA
2014 Cummins, 2014 E250 Bluetec
Post your vin and there is someone that can help.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212/850250-konigstiger-i-need-your-expert-help-please-fuel-filter-e550.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212/850250-konigstiger-i-need-your-expert-help-please-fuel-filter-e550.html
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
