Did you have this noise?
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2002 S430
Did you have this noise?
Recently I noticed a new and annoying noise generated by my S430 2002.
It is a very deep sounding vibration coming up when the engine revs over 1500.
No need for the car to run, it is the same when I stop the car, put the gear in N and rev up the engine.
The higher the revolution the more prominent is the vibration.
The seat and the steering wheel slightly picks it up too.
I checked all the pullies, no wobbling, all seem tight.
Opening the hood I'm not getting any hint to the source, actually I hardly hear it.
Exhaust is not thundering, looks and sounds flawless.
Maybe some of you have a clue where to look at. I have been searching the forum quite a while, found nothing related.
Thanks for any input.
It is a very deep sounding vibration coming up when the engine revs over 1500.
No need for the car to run, it is the same when I stop the car, put the gear in N and rev up the engine.
The higher the revolution the more prominent is the vibration.
The seat and the steering wheel slightly picks it up too.
I checked all the pullies, no wobbling, all seem tight.
Opening the hood I'm not getting any hint to the source, actually I hardly hear it.
Exhaust is not thundering, looks and sounds flawless.
Maybe some of you have a clue where to look at. I have been searching the forum quite a while, found nothing related.
Thanks for any input.
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Recently I noticed a new and annoying noise generated by my S430 2002.
It is a very deep sounding vibration coming up when the engine revs over 1500.
No need for the car to run, it is the same when I stop the car, put the gear in N and rev up the engine.
The higher the revolution the more prominent is the vibration.
The seat and the steering wheel slightly picks it up too.
I checked all the pullies, no wobbling, all seem tight.
Opening the hood I'm not getting any hint to the source, actually I hardly hear it.
Exhaust is not thundering, looks and sounds flawless.
Maybe some of you have a clue where to look at. I have been searching the forum quite a while, found nothing related.
Thanks for any input.
It is a very deep sounding vibration coming up when the engine revs over 1500.
No need for the car to run, it is the same when I stop the car, put the gear in N and rev up the engine.
The higher the revolution the more prominent is the vibration.
The seat and the steering wheel slightly picks it up too.
I checked all the pullies, no wobbling, all seem tight.
Opening the hood I'm not getting any hint to the source, actually I hardly hear it.
Exhaust is not thundering, looks and sounds flawless.
Maybe some of you have a clue where to look at. I have been searching the forum quite a while, found nothing related.
Thanks for any input.
Johan
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2002 S430
This time I gave up the good habit of DIY and let the dealer's service do it :$1,350.00.
I needed the fix fast, it requires lift, and my mechanic could not squize me in before next week. If I waited for him I could probably save about 3- 4 hundreds with cheaper parts from AutohausAZ, but my guy estimated 9-10 hours labor, the dealership did and charged 7 hours.
I needed the fix fast, it requires lift, and my mechanic could not squize me in before next week. If I waited for him I could probably save about 3- 4 hundreds with cheaper parts from AutohausAZ, but my guy estimated 9-10 hours labor, the dealership did and charged 7 hours.
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To many things...
This time I gave up the good habit of DIY and let the dealer's service do it :$1,350.00.
I needed the fix fast, it requires lift, and my mechanic could not squize me in before next week. If I waited for him I could probably save about 3- 4 hundreds with cheaper parts from AutohausAZ, but my guy estimated 9-10 hours labor, the dealership did and charged 7 hours.
I needed the fix fast, it requires lift, and my mechanic could not squize me in before next week. If I waited for him I could probably save about 3- 4 hundreds with cheaper parts from AutohausAZ, but my guy estimated 9-10 hours labor, the dealership did and charged 7 hours.
Its one of those times you really get a "seat of the pants" feel for where your money went, when you replace the engine and trans mounts in these cars. (or any benz for that matter)EA
