How to approach this problem
03-11-2009, 10:21 AM
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How to approach this problem
Ok occasionally my SBC unit makes a vibrating sound. I have no warning lights on the dash. I know SBC parts have a 10yr warranty.
How do I present this problem to the dealrship so it can be fixed under warrant at no cost.
How do I present this problem to the dealrship so it can be fixed under warrant at no cost.
03-11-2009, 11:58 AM
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When i bought my 04 in October, one of the outstanding recalls was replacement of the SBC unit.
Correct, these components are covered for 10 years. If it is a recall, there is no 10 year restriction (ie: if car comes back after 15 years and recall was never completed, recall will be performed)
Why are you worried?
Correct, these components are covered for 10 years. If it is a recall, there is no 10 year restriction (ie: if car comes back after 15 years and recall was never completed, recall will be performed)
Why are you worried?
03-11-2009, 11:46 PM
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Is it constant? Or only occasional vibrate with sound? Mine is does it every so often. Personally I'm not worried about it. There's 10 years of warranty on the SBC!
03-12-2009, 02:01 AM
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Do you feel it in the brake pedal or do you hear it from the engine bay?
Every time i start my car and put it in reverse, i feel a vibration in the brake pedal for a second and hear a bit of a sound. I thought it was normal.
Every time i start my car and put it in reverse, i feel a vibration in the brake pedal for a second and hear a bit of a sound. I thought it was normal.
03-12-2009, 02:26 AM
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Make sure you have the update, it is a bracket and a larger ground strap.
Dealer will do it for free.
Dealer will do it for free.
03-12-2009, 03:22 AM
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Everytime I step into the car (ie open the door w/ my key in the pocket -keyless go) I hear the SBC pump buzzing/pumping. At least that's what I think it is lol
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when you open the door, thats actually the airmatic pump leveling out the car... the sbc pump i believe is that slight vibration that you feel when pressing the brake pedel... i almost always get it after starting the car and backing out of the driveway...
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UPDATE:
I took the car to the dealership and told them SBC unit is making a ratteling sound when i get the vibration on the brake pedal. they replaced the SBC hydraulic unit at no charge. Got an appointment the same day i called got a C300 as a loner. Way to go MB Sugar Land.
I took the car to the dealership and told them SBC unit is making a ratteling sound when i get the vibration on the brake pedal. they replaced the SBC hydraulic unit at no charge. Got an appointment the same day i called got a C300 as a loner. Way to go MB Sugar Land.
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UPDATE:
I took the car to the dealership and told them SBC unit is making a ratteling sound when i get the vibration on the brake pedal. they replaced the SBC hydraulic unit at no charge. Got an appointment the same day i called got a C300 as a loner. Way to go MB Sugar Land.
I took the car to the dealership and told them SBC unit is making a ratteling sound when i get the vibration on the brake pedal. they replaced the SBC hydraulic unit at no charge. Got an appointment the same day i called got a C300 as a loner. Way to go MB Sugar Land.
thank you for the clarification!
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Is this ten year warranty jsut for the original owner? Mine is a 2003 and it has started vibrating the pedal all the time but especially when I am slowing down then it quicks a second before the car fully stops.
