View Poll Results: Do you have the S/C engagement Chirp?
Yes, Sounds like a Bird under the hood with the beast
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No, I'm chirp-free so far!
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Poll: Who has the S/C Clutch Engage Chirp?
12-23-2003, 01:39 AM
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Poll: Who has the S/C Clutch Engage Chirp?
Do you have it or not? If you do or don't - how many miles? Has anything been done about it or did the dealer give you the "that's how its supposed to be" response?
12-23-2003, 10:26 AM
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Really? That's awful - Sorry to hear that. Mine isn't nearly that bad, have to really listen for it, but its there. Just started occurring last week. Its going to the dealer after xmas to see what they say.
12-23-2003, 03:05 PM
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2003 E-55 AMG
Chirp started around 3000 miles . Car now has 10,000 miles with no change in chirp. The chirp is loud enough to be intrusive and is especilaly irritating when you have passengers. Dealer says it is the clutch on the supercharger causing the chirp and there is no way to fix it. Very dissapointing on an $85,000 vechile.
12-23-2003, 03:25 PM
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5,000 miles, my dealer is going to replace the pulleys and belts in an effort to correct the problem. If they cannot find a fix I will take a more aggressive stance.....this is not what I expect from and $85k.
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12-23-2003, 04:11 PM
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Mine started around 2000 miles and hasn't gotten worse over the last 2000 miles. It's a little annoying, but I wouldn't want to have the car in service a few days while they try to correct a problem that will likely recur in a short time. It's an inherent problem with how the electronic clutch was designed and poses no danger. Now if it was robbing performance, however, I'd have the car at the dealer ASAP.
12-25-2003, 05:13 PM
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Porsche Twin Turbo, Supra Turbo, EVO Turbo
I had that chirp for ever, I am so used to it that I don't even care, to waste time taking it to the dealer so they can give you a loaner, then drive for 1 or 2 weeks with that loaner is NOT worth it. ( Talking from experience) Even the alternator of my car went bad and it took them 2 weeks to find one, they didn't have one in Germany and the US. I was lucky enough to have them find me one in Canada. I'm changing all 4 tires this week after 22,000 miles. 
12-25-2003, 08:01 PM
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2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Don't hear it?
I just got over 1,200 miles, what super charger chirp are we talking about?
12-26-2003, 11:36 AM
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2003 E55 Black/Black
Mark me down for another one that has the chirp. I have a 2003 E55 and it started about 4500 miles. I'll be watching to see if they come up with a fix.
12-26-2003, 03:33 PM
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If you hear those old cars with the fan belt slipping everytime they try to accelerate or crank the engine, that's what it sounds but it only does it once and when I had my E55, I experienced it at the 1-2 shift. My car had 7,000 miles before I got rid of it.
Originally posted by Eddie Knopp
Does anyone have an audio file with the chirp clearly heard ? Please post if you do.
Does anyone have an audio file with the chirp clearly heard ? Please post if you do.
12-28-2003, 10:04 PM
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Somewhat like that but it's a higher pitch and of a short interval.
Originally posted by Eddie Knopp
Arnee - Is it kinda like the power steering slipping noise ?
Arnee - Is it kinda like the power steering slipping noise ?
12-29-2003, 08:23 AM
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2013 E 350, 2012 GLK 350, 2012 C300 4matic
Thanks Arnee - I guess I'll have to wait and see. There is a high pitched whining type noise when I start her up and it's cold out, it does go away though.
