A180 whining sound at 60-70kph - see video

[Penyekz]

Hi guys,

 

I just got this new A180 about a month ago and have noticed this "problem" from the start.

 

At 60-70km/h, there is a whining noise coming from the left side of the cabin. It sounds like its coming from the engine or gears. The sound only happens at that speed range. Anything faster or slower and the sound disappears. Also, I think at quick acceleration, there isn't the sound. 

 

I've attached a video clip showing this. 

 

Is this a normal variant of the 1.6L engine? If so then I'll not push my dealer to investigate. I think if these sounds are not a normal "feature" of the A180, then it would be really difficult to investigate the cause.

 

 

I can't upload to here cos the file is too big so here's the link at the A class forum UK

 

 

http://www.aclassclub.co.uk/forum/a180-whining-sound-at-6070kph_topic4992.html

 

Any bros with the A180 experience this?

[Soundgarden]

Hi , my B180 have the same prob too. I've noticed the whining sound since the first day of my ride. Went to Pandan Loop on the 3rd day after getting my car. Did a test drive with the the Technical Staff and he confirm the sound is Not normal! Now waiting for my courtesy car to be available for them to investigate my car. It's best for u to go down to Pandan Loop service center and u youself drive the car and point out to them the whining sound. Hopes this helps.

[seahsx]

Same problem for my B180. Had it fixed at pandan loop. They changed the front wheel shaft apparently and the sound at 60-70kmh gone but gear 2 still has soft whining sound.

[Soundgarden]

Hi seahsx, how long does it took for them to rectify the problem?

[seahsx]

1 week to diagnosis and 2 weeks to order the part from Germany and replace.

[Soundgarden]

Ok thks .

[tommyq]

didnt notice my B180 and I will monitor it. thxs

btw, my passenger aircon is weaker compare to the other.. C&C said is normal and many B180 had already reported. so is normal. 

[Penyekz]

Hi seahsx, so changing the drive shaft solved the whine? What did they say about your sound at gear 2? Did they give you courtesy car to use while waiting?

 

Thanks pearljam! I really thought I was being paranoid and fussy but this is a Benz! It shouldn't sound like this right! 

 

I shall go down to pandan loop to sort this out as soon as I have the time. What courtesy car did they give you?

[seahsx]

Yes rhymes gave me a courtesy car which I waited for about a month for it before sending my car in. Gear 2 still has very slight whining sound which is different from the one at 60-70kmh. I suspect its the engine trying to rev, but I'm still monitoring it. If really worsens, I will send in to cc again

[seahsx]

Anyone has whining sound at gear 2 only?

[Jarebbsg]

I'm getting alot of sound the higher gear I engaged. Lol. Merry Christmas everyone! !!

[brownie]

any updates to the whining sound?

[laygoldbricks]

I'm hearing the same sound in my B180. Will be sending my ride to C&C next week. Seems like a common problem for entry level Models...

[laygoldbricks]

Quick update. Replaced front drive shaft and sound gone. Total downtime 4 days and covered under warranty.

SA told me they did wheel realignment for me after replacing the drive shaft but I still find it slightly off... 

[Godprint]

Thanks for sharing