Why does my Mercedes E350 make a whining noise?
Right away I noticed a STRANGE Whining noise coming from the engine or transmission. I brought the car in and was told by the service manager that this was normal. So I have lived with the noise until today.
When do you turn the steering wheel do you hear a whining noise?
When you turn the steering wheel on your Mercedes-Benz you may hear a loud squeaking or weird whining noise. The noise is a common problem, with Mercedes Benz E-Class, S-Class, C-Class and ML-Class and it is most noticeable when you first start up the car. Typically the engine is cold. Can often be heard when you are a stop light.
What to do if your car is making a whining noise?
Where the sound is coming from exactly can be difficult to pinpoint. Try bouncing each corner of your car while your car is parked, or turning your steering wheel from lock to lock while stopped and listening for the sound. For a more in-depth procedure for diagnosing where your suspension problems are, check out our article about suspension noise.
Why does my rear differential make a whining noise?
A thorough transmission checkup might solve the mystery. Wearing out of gears in the rear differential or front, may be causing whining sounds. This sound may result from the friction in the ring and pinion arrangement. Get the rear differential noise checked and get it fixed as soon as possible.
Why does my Mercedes make a squeaking noise when I turn the wheel?
Problem. When you turn the steering wheel on your Mercedes-Benz you may hear a loud squeaking or weird whining noise. The noise is a common problem, with Mercedes Benz E-Class, S-Class, C-Class and ML-Class and it is most noticeable when you first start up the car. Typically the engine is cold. Can often be heard when you are a stop light.
Is there a recall on my Mercedes E350?
I took the car in for service (SIRIUS SAT RADIO OUT FOR THE 3rd TIME) and service guy informed me of a RECALL regarding Whining noise from the engine/transmission?. Any thoughts. I feel taken since I have lived with this for nearly 3 years and only now is Mercedes admitting there is a problem. Seems to me there should be some sort of compensation?.
Right away I noticed a STRANGE Whining noise coming from the engine or transmission. I brought the car in and was told by the service manager that this was normal. So I have lived with the noise until today.
What kind of noise does a bad wheel bearing make?
As you drive faster the bad bearing sounds lower but you will still hear the noise at low speed as well. The noise generated from a bad wheel bearing really depends on the nature of the wear. Some common sounds you will hear from a bad wheel bearing are: It is difficult to confirm the bad wheel bearing by simply rotating the tire.
Why does my Mercedes Benz make noise when I change the differential?
Originally, I discounted the differential as being the source of the noise because I had not read a single post here or on any of the other forums of anyone replacing a differential. The general consensus is that they are “robust”, bullet proof and rarely fail.
I took the car in for service (SIRIUS SAT RADIO OUT FOR THE 3rd TIME) and service guy informed me of a RECALL regarding Whining noise from the engine/transmission?. Any thoughts. I feel taken since I have lived with this for nearly 3 years and only now is Mercedes admitting there is a problem. Seems to me there should be some sort of compensation?.
Why is my Mercedes Benz front suspension squeaking?
It is usually the lower ball joints, but the grease boot on your upper is clearly torn. The grease may have leaked out of it, or debris of some sort may have worked into it. You may be looking at upper and lower ball joints. Click to expand…
Can you tell if a car is squeaking from the front or rear?
So if you bounce it and can hear it, then you should know for sure if it’s from the front or rear.
It is usually the lower ball joints, but the grease boot on your upper is clearly torn. The grease may have leaked out of it, or debris of some sort may have worked into it. You may be looking at upper and lower ball joints. Click to expand…
So if you bounce it and can hear it, then you should know for sure if it’s from the front or rear.
Why are the shocks on my 1997 C280 squeaking?
It’s a 1997 C280. thanks! Sounds like the shocks need replaced, check to see if they are leaking first. If its not that then it may be the rubber spacer worn where the spring fits into the well. B Upper control arm with ball joint has seen too many potholes.
When did Mercedes Benz E350 V-belt upper guide pulley change?
DTB P-B-13.22/01b DEC07 (initially released NOV 07) replaces the V-belt upper guide pulley with a modified part. AUG 08 MBUSA decided to upgrade the DTB to a Service Campaign thus having the work performed automatically upon next service visit.
Where does the whine come from in a Mercedes?
I investigated my whine on my C180 by removing the auxillary drivebelt so just the engine was turning. When I rev up (car stationary), the whine is still there; sounds like it is coming from the centre top of the engine. Is this just the normal noise that mercs make?
What makes a whine when you move the steering wheel?
They can both make noise. Power steering pump noise usually varies as you move the steering wheel. Maybe a stethoscope might isolate the culprit. Defo a possibility. I also have a whine on my C180 1999 when I rev up with the bonnet up; nothing on tickover. Don’t notice it when driving though.
Why does my Ford F350 whine when accelerating?
The power steering pump is a very common reason why your Ford F350 might whine when accelerating. If it gets too low on fluid they’ll make the it’ll whine a lot. You need to check the fluid level and fill it back up to the factory fill line.
The power steering pump is a very common reason why your Ford F350 might whine when accelerating. If it gets too low on fluid they’ll make the it’ll whine a lot. You need to check the fluid level and fill it back up to the factory fill line.