Why does my car shake under 1000 rpm?
Shaking or vibration may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve may cause the engine idle to drop below the normal idling RPM which may also cause the motor to shake or vibrate more than normal.
Why does my Mercedes Benz CLK make a droning sound?
Your gear changes feel harsh and rough, and you may hear a droning sound when you accelerate. Some early models of CLK were fitted with faulty radiators that are damaging your engine. It’s being caused by a faulty seal, and you have some options to solve the problem.
What causes a Mercedes Benz CLK to clunk?
The car is pulling to one side when you’re driving on a straight. This is accompanied by excessive tyre wear. You may also notice a clunk or a thud when you take a turn or when you brake hard. Your torque thrust bushings in the front suspension have cracked.
Why does my Mercedes CLK have a soft top warning light?
For any soft top version of the CLK, the soft top warning light is known to appear on the dashboard. This is caused by a faulty sensor on the near side windscreen mounted latch. This causes an electrical fault which can result in the boot not opening as the ECU thinks the hood is down when it is not.
Why is the boot not opening on my Mercedes CLK?
This is caused by a faulty sensor on the near side windscreen mounted latch. This causes an electrical fault which can result in the boot not opening as the ECU thinks the hood is down when it is not. You will need to replace the sensor to rectify the issue.
What causes vibrations in a Mercedes Benz car?
Mercedes-Benz motor mounts are fluid filled instead of rubber mounts that are used on most cars. Mercedes-Benz the engine mounts start to loose fluid around the 100k mile mark. Once a crack develops on the motor mount, they loose all the fluid over time and the vibrations get worse.
How manybhp does a Mercedes Benz clk200k have?
The CLK200K model was upgraded from 163 to 184bhp later that year. The second generation CLK is a car forced to justify its existence, squeezed from below by the C-Class Sports Coupe and from above by the CLS and CL super coupes.
When did the Mercedes Benz CLK come out?
Although the Mk1 CLK did Mercedes very good service from 1997, it wasn’t until the launch of the second generation car, announced in Autumn 2002, that the CLK really came of age. This version featured a new, much stiffer platform based on the post-2000 C-class.
How much does a 2002 clk240 cost?
(approx. based on a 2002 CLK240 incl. VAT): front brake pads are around £53, a front exhaust (including catalyst) is about £641 with the rear section about £291. A headlamp is about £184. An air filter is about £12, front shock absorbers around £85, an oil filter around £7 and a windscreen is around £170.