Hello all,
I am hearing a thump noise when I turn my wheels. It happens more when stopped or at low speed. It seems to be coming from the front of the car in the suspension maybe? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Scott

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Scott Chaffin
Homepage devoted to my 190E:
http://www.scotty-c.com

I hear the same thing! I have a C280, it usually happens when I'm going slow and turning while braking....

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

Maybe someone can solve this mystery soon for the both of us! Good to hear someone else has the problem. I searched the past posts without luck. Anyone know?

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Scott Chaffin
Homepage devoted to my 190E:
http://www.scotty-c.com

I know, I hope we can find an answer on this one. I have also heard this on other cars that I have driven. Maybe it's a common problem? Who knows... Glad you brought up this little problem!

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

Someone's got to know! Help!

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Scott Chaffin
Homepage devoted to my 190E:
http://www.scotty-c.com

ScottyC190E,

How many miles on the car?

Have the wheel bearings been checked recently? If you have access to a jack and jack stands you might try lifting the front off the ground and try and move each front tire from side to side to see if there is any "play" in the bearing.

Just one possible thought, I am sure the Pro's will measure in later today.

I'm not too familiar with the w201 front set up, but it sounds like it could be a tie rod. Get a buddy to turn the steering wheel while you get on the ground and look at the tie rod. See if it is jarring and making the noise you describe. Then agian, I don't know if your car even has tie rods.

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel - 4x4, auto, 3.54 gears, long bed
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