noise from under gearshift lever - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

merc320 · #1 08-25-2008, 02:33 PM

i have a 96 E320 with 160,000 mi and there is a rattling noise coming from underneath the gearshift lever. it starts when in drive and the gas pedal is pressed. it stops when the car stops. anyone have any ideas?

TMAllison · #2 08-25-2008, 03:10 PM

Check the shifter bushing. Is found beneath the car connecting shifter to linkage.

Ethan · #3 08-25-2008, 03:37 PM

Terry, does the gear shift lever feel sloppy when you also get the rattling noise? or can you get the noise before the lever feels sloppy.

TMAllison · #4 08-25-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethan

Terry, does the gear shift lever feel sloppy when you also get the rattling noise? or can you get the noise before the lever feels sloppy.

A bad shifter bushing can cause some slop in addition to rattles.

Its a very hard (green?) rubber material. Cheap and relatively easy to replace once the belly pan is off.

merc320 · #5 08-25-2008, 11:53 PM

thanks to all answers. turns out coupler was loose on driveshaft and needed to be tightened

ramtony · #6 09-28-2008, 09:42 AM

Hello, I'm getting the same noise from the shift lever in my 99 E300., I noticed it last night, and it starts at around 1800 rpm, and stops at 2000 rpm, can you tell me how exactly did you fix this? thanks.