Drivetrain Vibration 2003 E500?????
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Drivetrain Vibration 2003 E500?????
I have a strange vibration that only appears when climbing (the transmission is in D and has not down shifted). It feels like a straight shift in 5th gear trying to climb a steep hill. The car begins to shake or vibrate (not violently). I just replaced the tires and alignment (this was going on beefore). Finally went to the Dealer this past week and they replaced the transmission mounts they also checked fluid level. They said there was no burnt smell or metal in the fluid. It is still vibrating. The service manager says that it might be a rear axle. It seems to have gotten worse over the past 3 months. When the vibration starts I shift from D to 4th (it still vibrates) then to 3rd and it goes away.
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You might check for coolant in the transmission this is a problem. There is a test for coolant that you might have the dealer run to see if this is the cause. If it is you will need a new transmission and radiator.
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Find a good long hill (not too steep), get into 3rd gear and stay in 3rd at approx 1500-1800rpm under light load. The transmission should be shuddering like crazy if there is coolant in the transmission.
