Car shaking
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2016 E350
Car shaking
This morning on the way back from getting coffee, my 2016 E350 (76K miles) began to shake. First noticed driving along at 30mph. This did not happen on the way there. Then, with foot on brake at red light, it started to shake again. Drove home 1/4 mile and, in driveway, there was no shaking. Opened hood to see if engine was shaking but it was not.
Any guesses as to cause?
Any guesses as to cause?
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SHAKY SHAKY
This morning on the way back from getting coffee, my 2016 E350 (76K miles) began to shake. First noticed driving along at 30mph. This did not happen on the way there.
Then, with foot on brake at red light, it started to shake again.
Drove home 1/4 mile and, in driveway, there was no shaking. Opened hood to see if engine was shaking but it was not.
Any guesses as to cause?
Then, with foot on brake at red light, it started to shake again.
Drove home 1/4 mile and, in driveway, there was no shaking. Opened hood to see if engine was shaking but it was not.
Any guesses as to cause?
This sounds like an engine issue.
When was it last serviced?
Does engine need oil - See dipstick level?
Does this happen in Park or only Drive position?
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Oct 18, 2024 at 02:57 PM.
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There is some minor shaking when in Park but it is much more noticeable when driving fairly slowly. It almost felt like road imperfections but that was not the cause. While idling, I did notice some occasional engine changes. Tach does not show RPM drop or increase. Will check oil but car was dealer serviced a month ago.
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From: Bellevue WA
2016 E350
Engine Shaking
There is some minor shaking when in Park but it is much more noticeable when driving fairly slowly. It almost felt like road imperfections but that was not the cause. While idling, I did notice some occasional engine changes. Tach does not show RPM drop or increase. Will check oil but car was dealer serviced a month ago.
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From: Bellevue WA
2016 E350
Engine Shaking
There is some minor shaking when in Park but it is much more noticeable when driving fairly slowly. It almost felt like road imperfections but that was not the cause. While idling, I did notice some occasional engine changes. Tach does not show RPM drop or increase. Will check oil but car was dealer serviced a month ago.
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Give dealer a chance to impress you... they are factory trained and know these cars extremely well inside and out.
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1. Scan for any codes with a Mercedes-specific scanner. Don't waste time or money on a generic scanner.
2. What mode is your transmission in when this happens? E/C, S, etc.?
3. What engine do you have?
4. Have you checked the condition of your engine and transmission mounts?
2. What mode is your transmission in when this happens? E/C, S, etc.?
3. What engine do you have?
4. Have you checked the condition of your engine and transmission mounts?
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Only in butt. Nothing on steeriing wheel.
It happened to a lesser extent again this morning but, as it did yesterday later in the day, it did not happen again. So taking it to the dealer means they can only repeat the issue if they keep the car overnight. I suspect that it happens only when either engine or transmission is cold. Not very cold since it only went down 47 last night.
It happened to a lesser extent again this morning but, as it did yesterday later in the day, it did not happen again. So taking it to the dealer means they can only repeat the issue if they keep the car overnight. I suspect that it happens only when either engine or transmission is cold. Not very cold since it only went down 47 last night.
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butt tends to be from anything not related to front axle (steering stuff, front brakes, joints and bushings)
For you since says happens while stopped;
engine mounts already suggested and probably cause but also check tranny mounts.
For you since says happens while stopped;
engine mounts already suggested and probably cause but also check tranny mounts.
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Please scan the vehicle for codes. At least it will give everyone initial guidance.
Does the shake changes after engine off, door locked, and engine restarted?
Does the shake changes after engine off, door locked, and engine restarted?
