SL/R230: Strange noise when I cold start...please advise
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Strange noise when I cold start...please advise
Lately when I cold start my SL, for the frst minute or so it sounds like a belt or something under the hood is rattling (like tin can noises if that makes sense at all). I also hear a bit of a strange whistling. Both go away within a minute. I took it to the dealer but of course it wouldnt replicate the noises for them. Should I be worried enough to leave it there over night? Anyone else ever have this issue?
Thanks,
Cy
Thanks,
Cy
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Mine sounds like a compressor coming online.
If your not used to it it would sound like something wrong.
This is before I turn the key.
After starting the car. It cycles and it does sound a bit "Belty" until it warms.
But mine has the Super Charger unit to add to the warm up process.
But its not "Rock in a Can" ???
If its a metallic sound then time to somehow record it or get it
to do this behavior at the dealer.
Good Luck.....
If your not used to it it would sound like something wrong.
This is before I turn the key.
After starting the car. It cycles and it does sound a bit "Belty" until it warms.
But mine has the Super Charger unit to add to the warm up process.
But its not "Rock in a Can" ???
If its a metallic sound then time to somehow record it or get it
to do this behavior at the dealer.
Good Luck.....
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Lately when I cold start my SL, for the frst minute or so it sounds like a belt or something under the hood is rattling (like tin can noises if that makes sense at all). I also hear a bit of a strange whistling. Both go away within a minute. I took it to the dealer but of course it wouldnt replicate the noises for them. Should I be worried enough to leave it there over night? Anyone else ever have this issue?
Thanks,
Cy
Thanks,
Cy
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It also seems to squeal a bit at the same moment like an air leak or something....it all goes away in a few minutes and the car drives like usual. I am probably going to take it in but Id hate to have a C rental for the last weeks of my lease.
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
What "bearings"? Need more info...
as my 05 makes similar noises. I also think it's coming from the compressor...but is less noisy with it on than off.
