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Old Apr 21, 2019 | 10:09 PM
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I have a 2010 GLK 350 with 121k on it. No one seems to know where this dam ticking /knocking noise is coming from
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 08:11 AM
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You need direct the sound to your ear and then locate the sound, a simple broom handle or pole touching your ear and the motor will help you locate the sound. You can buy a Auto stethoscope for this but a pole will do the same thing.
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Old Apr 24, 2019 | 01:11 PM
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You need direct the sound to your ear and then locate the sound, a simple broom handle or pole touching your ear and the motor will help you locate the sound. You can buy a Auto stethoscope for this but a pole will do the same thing.
Never heard of a solid rod, I prefer using a hollow copper water pipe, sound travels inside it really nicely. But a $10 automotive stethoscope really can't be beat.
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A long ratchet extension works beautifully.
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Old Mar 18, 2023 | 11:27 AM
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Same ticking noise when starting 2010 glk 350

Originally Posted by Buck74
I have a 2010 GLK 350 with 121k on it. No one seems to know where this dam ticking /knocking noise is coming from
did you ever find out what it was. My 2010 GLK 350 4matic with 133000 also makes a loud ticking noise when I start it in the morning. The colder it is outside the louder it gets.
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Old Mar 18, 2023 | 12:29 PM
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Sounds like a bit of excessive play somewhere in the valve train. At 133k a bit of wear can lead to a temperature sensitive ticking that goes away as the parts heat up. As long as it goes away, or gets much better, as the engine warms up, it’s not a problem.
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Old Mar 19, 2023 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Odd Piggy
Sounds like a bit of excessive play somewhere in the valve train. At 133k a bit of wear can lead to a temperature sensitive ticking that goes away as the parts heat up. As long as it goes away, or gets much better, as the engine warms up, it’s not a problem.
thank you so much for responding back
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Old Mar 19, 2023 | 05:21 PM
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I'd suggest spending a few (literally) dollars and buy a mechanic's stethoscope. Harbor Freight has a workable one for around $5. With it, you can find the actual source of a mechanical noise (or at least eliminate the things that aren't a problem). There are a whole lotta moving parts in play and many of them could potentially make the noises you describe.
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My 2010 GLK350 is the opposite. It's quiet when cold and ticks once it's heated up. In over 3 years of ownership the sound hasn't changed. I just call it the Mercedes sound. Our BMW is silent.
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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 09:18 PM
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Had the same issue. In Canada, this was the part replaced and Cost.

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Here's the mechanic's stethoscope I have (I have two for some reason). Not pro quality, but a lot better than using a rod or broom handle. ;-)

https://www.harborfreight.com/mechan...ope-63691.html
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