scraping noise when shifting P ---> D?
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scraping noise when shifting P ---> D?
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?
When shifting in/out of park to drive, I hear a scraping type noise. Is this normal? Do the rest of you hear this?
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yes I do on both my s-550 and gl-450 like its electronically going into gear.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By the way, have a great time tomorrow picking up your new ride!
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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.
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thanks to all for all your insight and counseling, especially on the "scraping noise"!
Kind regards!
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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
not really any "lag" like in my other vehicles. you better be stopped when you switch gears. lol
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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.
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.
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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!
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