Has anyone gotten the ticking noise on their E55 resolved?
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I just got my 05 E55 last weekend and this beast is insane. When I start the engine, something rattles/clinging from the outside. The dealer is going to check it out next week, hope they can solve this problem.
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the 3 valve motor has a bit of clatter in it at idle and after a cold start. It is normal and there is no real solution. MB says cam shafts could slow the tick down but I have had it done on many cars and it always comes back. The sound gets louder as the car breaks in as well.
My SL55 was very quiet but now that it has 7k miles it sounds just like the E55. Nothing to worry about.
My SL55 was very quiet but now that it has 7k miles it sounds just like the E55. Nothing to worry about.
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Originally Posted by AMGe55
The lifter like noise on the E55 has been discussed in many previous posts. It is normal.
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No, the air compressors and actuators in the Active Sport Suspension make noises because of the intake and release of air. Its not that it needs to be fixed, nothing is even wrong. As far as the ticking noise in the engine goes, which has also been discribed as a "faint helicopter overhead" sound, it is very normal. I've had Mercedes' from the 80's, 90's and now 00's in my family and all models have done it. Its a characteristic of all MBZ engines. Embrace it! Its unique.