W212 AMG Discuss the W212 AMG's such as the E63

Panoramic roof noise.

Old May 8, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Panoramic roof noise.

Hey guys!
I own a e250 cdi 2011 model amg package with pano roof. Sometimes when i run over some bumps it makes a very annoying noise on the roof something like a strong crunch that sounds like a hit! For a while i thought that someone was throwing rocks at my car! Have anyone of you had the same thing?
Any help appreciated..
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Old May 8, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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I had a similar problem with an E63. In my case it made a snapping/cracking noise and it gets louder everyday. I roll to the dealer and they found out that the panoramic roof was loose and whenever the car was put in a twisting condition it would made the noise. I'm not sure how to explain how with words but I hope you understand what I mean. Fortunately nothing was damaged and it took them less than a 24 hours to fix it.

My advice to you is to go to the dealer, your car is a 2011 model and it wouldn't cost you a dime for them to fix it. Gd luck

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Old May 8, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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FF. W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV (gone but will be missed).
Heard this many times before. Another reason to avoid pano if you can. Like the old saying, keep it simple.
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Old May 8, 2012 | 11:42 PM
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Wow Antrose, I just got my E class and have been noticing the EXACT noise. I am so happy that it can be fixed. Thanks for the info!
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Old May 9, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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FF. W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV (gone but will be missed).
I wonder if the "fix" simply means some glue between the glass and the metal. I thought I saw one of those recent video on the production line at the Sindelfingen--it shows that the windshields and rear glass were simply installed onto the car via adhesive and glue. If that's the case, I wouldn't be surpised if the entire pano assembly is simply glued onto the rooftop.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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I'm not sure about this, but my service manager said that the service guys took it down and they had to refit it. He also said something about screws and bolts.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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I just made an appointment for mine so I will see if my guys are as willing to fix this as yours were.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Chances are they are not going to take your word for it. They would usually ask you to ride with a technician to replicate the noise before they want to do anything.
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Originally Posted by otakki
Heard this many times before. Another reason to avoid pano if you can. Like the old saying, keep it simple.
Agree +1, I chose not to have pano because it's useless lol and my car is black so don't really need pano.

But pano looks good on white, silver or grey car.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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I had the pano roof on an S65 which I've just sold after 4 years and it was faultless. I'm a fan. It brightens the cabin at night and on gloomy days. The styling benefit on lighter colours is a bonus.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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I personally love the Pano. Be honest with you, even if they don't get rid of the noise I'd buy it all over again. IMO
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