Chicky Monkey

I'm sorry if this has been discussed before, I must admit, I did not search!

When shifting in/out of park to drive, I hear a scraping type noise. Is this normal? Do the rest of you hear this?

anmhi

yes I do on both my s-550 and gl-450 like its electronically going into gear.

StevethePilot

To me, it almost sounds like a sudden release of air or maybe a tire squeaking on the concrete, but yes I've noticed it as well. Then again, just opening the door to the GL seems to set in motion a bunch of little noises like it's getting ready for me!

Chicky Monkey

Yes, isn't that funny?! Sometimes I walk by and it's making this or that noise...kind of like Kit car on Knight Rider...but not as ugly??

Chicky Monkey

Anyway...I feel better now and I won't worry about.

Actually I wasn't that worried before, but I need some more posts for my membership.

oknish

Perfectly normal and, yes, I was very puzzled too when I first got my GL. Couldn't believe that a car so fancy would make such a noise on purpose. Tested 5 new GLs on the lot and they all make the same noise.

Stumblefoot

Chicky,

I had always wondered about this too, but my mind was put at ease when in Vegas I heard this little screeching sound everytime the group put their GL's into drive. Pretty funny.

tm4exc

Don't have my car yet, pick up tomorrow! But could it be the automatic door locks. That noise is similar to that on my ford with the auto locks.

Stumblefoot

No, it's definitely the transmission. You'll hear it tomorrow.

By the way, have a great time tomorrow picking up your new ride!

Chicky Monkey

How will you sleep tonight?

Exciting! Tell us all about it tomorrow!

StevethePilot

I can see it now around your house tonight, like that Disney commercial where the kids are jumping around the night before going to Disney World, "We're too excited to sleep!"

Be sure and take some delivery pictures and include shots that show off some of the options you got if you can. I don't know why, but we all seem to love to look at each other's GLs, even though they're all basically the same model.

MAZELTOF!

tm4exc

Yes pics for sure with comments! I have observed the MO here on the forum and would be severely shamed by proxy I am sure, if there were no pics.

thanks to all for all your insight and counseling, especially on the "scraping noise"!

Kind regards!

HoustonRider

i haven't heard it. I do notice it will make noise or "jar" itself if the truck is still in motion when I shift it the other direction.

not really any "lag" like in my other vehicles. you better be stopped when you switch gears. lol

lkchris

Same transmission is used in cars like the E-class, where there's direct linkage from a floor shifter.

Obviously the column mount stalk on the GL is not mechanically linked to the transmission. Rather it electrically controls a solenoid mounted at the transmission, which is what we hear.

Since the GL has plenty of ground clearance, the noise is not muffled by proximity to the ground.

BJ021

I hear air pressure sounds when I walk away from it in the garage. I like to think it is taking a deep sigh and resting until I come back again for more fun. Sort of like putting my dog in his kennel when I leave the house!

ReachWest

I had not noticed this sound - I will pay closer attention tomorrow. The consensus here appears to be that its a standard symptom of the transmission.

Nevada Jack

I also don't hear any noise but that could be my hearing. I will listen extra hard but I have heard nothing.

Chicky Monkey

I have to keep the radio off and open the door or window to hear it....

oinick

Yes, I hear it in my GL320, and I heard it first in the R350 I drove for three months while my GL was being built.

StevethePilot

A good sound system is the world's cheapest mechanic!

Chicky Monkey

No doubt! LOL.