high-pitched whistling sound
#51
Same wind noise issue
They had my truck in the shop for 14 days total on 3 different occasions trying to fix problem. Last time they said they put someone on the seal and it did help but after three weeks noise has returned. I am going to schedule another appt. The noise irritates me more than running your nails down the chalkboard.
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They had my truck in the shop for 14 days total on 3 different occasions trying to fix problem. Last time they said they put someone on the seal and it did help but after three weeks noise has returned. I am going to schedule another appt. The noise irritates me more than running your nails down the chalkboard.
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The only real way to fix this is to have a tech take your car out several times out on the highway, and place a microphone in various strategic areas beforehand in order to narrow down the source of the whistling. It will remove the guesswork.
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Happens above 60mph. Whistling vibrating noise sounds like its coming from the front drivers side windscreen.
Went on a long drive (Boston to Washington DC and back) and it happened to me a dozen times (and captured it on video too).
Is the windshield not properly sealed?
Will be taking it to the dealership and showing them this video and my video too.
#56
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YES! That's it...that's what it sounds like! (go to 15:20 and 16:20 in the video)
Happens above 60mph. Whistling vibrating noise sounds like its coming from the front drivers side windscreen.
Went on a long drive (Boston to Washington DC and back) and it happened to me a dozen times (and captured it on video too).
Is the windshield not properly sealed?
Will be taking it to the dealership and showing them this video and my video too.
Happens above 60mph. Whistling vibrating noise sounds like its coming from the front drivers side windscreen.
Went on a long drive (Boston to Washington DC and back) and it happened to me a dozen times (and captured it on video too).
Is the windshield not properly sealed?
Will be taking it to the dealership and showing them this video and my video too.
#57
So today I did a quick test, folding the mirrors the noise disappeared, and when I opened it back the noise came back, so it is definitely related to the mirror.
This weekend I will try masking the seams on the mirror to try to find the exact location of this noise.
Did anyone tried this test before?
I cannot handle this whistle.
This weekend I will try masking the seams on the mirror to try to find the exact location of this noise.
Did anyone tried this test before?
I cannot handle this whistle.
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tluke (02-22-2020)
#59
Actually, we have protective film on the rear view mirrors and on the A pillars. I'll chat with the dealer to see what they think. It's been on since shortly after we bought the vehicle, and it's been on there every time they've looked at it, so I would hope they would have thought of this, but I'll definitely talk to them about it.
I have to take it in soon, anyway, because the auto-dimming headlights don't work properly, and turn the brights back on randomly as oncoming cars approach. So yay... more time in the shop.
I have to take it in soon, anyway, because the auto-dimming headlights don't work properly, and turn the brights back on randomly as oncoming cars approach. So yay... more time in the shop.
#60
Good morning, problem solved! At least a temporary fix.
the problem is the side mirror cap.
i had to add 3 layers of electrical tape between the frame and the cap, all around it.
attached pictures.
if anyone finds out from Mercedes what will be their resolution for this, please keep us updated.
the problem is the side mirror cap.
i had to add 3 layers of electrical tape between the frame and the cap, all around it.
attached pictures.
if anyone finds out from Mercedes what will be their resolution for this, please keep us updated.
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Maybe they have to redesign the mirror to correct this issue. Nice job figuring this out. Hopefully the other people who have had this problem will try your fix to see if they have similar results. Mine is still on order, so I can't give it a try yet.
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If the gap in question is the gap between the mirror and the mirror housing, then maybe it depends on the individual mirror angle position. If that's the case then some may experience this whistle while some may not. Just a guess.
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Originally Posted by tluke
If the gap in question is the gap between the mirror and the mirror housing, then maybe it depends on the individual mirror angle position. If that's the case then some may experience this whistle while some may not. Just a guess.
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Originally Posted by rod11
Reminder, it is not the mirror itself, it is between the frame and the cap cover.
The mirror has nothing to do with it.
The mirror has nothing to do with it.
#67
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No, that is not the noise I have been describing on my GLE. The whistling I hear is much more subtle and is coming from outside the driver's window. If you had music on, you would not hear it. However, it is one of those things that once you do hear it, you hear it all the time and listen for it...very annoying.
One is from outside the drivers side window and another is from the drivers side windshield.
Frustrating part is that it doesn't happen all the time and when you report it to M-B service, the technicians are never able to reproduce the noise.
At least there is video I can show them. Hopefully capturing it on video can help identify the source.
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Any update on this? Did you bring it back to the dealership for another fix. I drove mine again this weekend and heard the whistling each time I hit 65mph and above. So ridiculous on a luxury SUV. My 1992 jeep didn't even do this! Getting more and more aggravated with this SUV.
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Good morning, problem solved! At least a temporary fix.
the problem is the side mirror cap.
i had to add 3 layers of electrical tape between the frame and the cap, all around it.
attached pictures.
if anyone finds out from Mercedes what will be their resolution for this, please keep us updated.
the problem is the side mirror cap.
i had to add 3 layers of electrical tape between the frame and the cap, all around it.
attached pictures.
if anyone finds out from Mercedes what will be their resolution for this, please keep us updated.
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Mirror wind noise
I can confirm after driving 250 miles to and around Central Oregon at speeds up to 95 mph that tree is no unusual wind noise on our car.
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