Whirring noise on W211

Tan · 05-02-2009, 10:38 AM

Hi

I am getting an occassional whirring noise which sounds like it is coming from behind the steering wheel / instrument cluster.

I know this is a very vague description, any ideas what it might be?

Many thanks

Tan

stumpy1 · 05-02-2009, 10:40 AM

Could be the SBC brake system. My sisters cars makes all sorts of noises like you describe. doesn't cause any problems on hers.

JohnV · 05-02-2009, 12:13 PM

I get a faint unobtrusive whirring noise from there occasionally too Tan on my E55, hopefully it's normal!

Gollom · 05-02-2009, 12:20 PM

Yup, it is the SBC system. Mine groans too - sounds like me getting out of bed after a night on the lash!

It has been discussed on here before - I'll do search later on if I remember

Tan · 05-02-2009, 01:44 PM

Thanks all, I have now found the following thread on the subject:

noisy brake power boost

Tan

05-02-2009, 10:38 AM	#1
Tan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Woodford Car: E500 Posts: 2,079	Whirring noise on W211 Hi I am getting an occassional whirring noise which sounds like it is coming from behind the steering wheel / instrument cluster. I know this is a very vague description, any ideas what it might be? Many thanks Tan __________________ My Madness Keeps Me Sane

05-02-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
Gollom Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Preston, Lancs Car: W211 E220 CDi AvantGarde, Suzy Cute = Ka!! Posts: 2,910	Yup, it is the SBC system. Mine groans too - sounds like me getting out of bed after a night on the lash! It has been discussed on here before - I'll do search later on if I remember __________________ Regards Steve & Sue Cars: W211 E220 CDi AvantGarde (debadged), Iridium Silver, Anthracite, Custom ski-hatch!, iPAQ SatNav, CK-7W Suzy Cute - Ford Ka, Silver

05-02-2009, 01:44 PM	#5
Tan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Woodford Car: E500 Posts: 2,079	Thanks all, I have now found the following thread on the subject: noisy brake power boost Tan __________________ My Madness Keeps Me Sane

05-02-2009, 10:40 AM	#2
stumpy1 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cobham, Surrey Car: I don't - they are always in the workshop ! Posts: 470	Could be the SBC brake system. My sisters cars makes all sorts of noises like you describe. doesn't cause any problems on hers.

05-02-2009, 12:13 PM	#3
JohnV New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cheshire Car: 2005 E55 AMG Posts: 12	I get a faint unobtrusive whirring noise from there occasionally too Tan on my E55, hopefully it's normal!

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