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Old 03-19-2002, 04:29 AM
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Downshift Clunk

I know this has been covered before, but mine occurs when accelerating.

If I am going between (roughly 45, to 55), and I floor the gas, downshift to second, I sometimes hear a clunk. It only happens when cruising about 50 when downshifting to second gear. Any ideas?

722.4 on C280.

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Old 03-19-2002, 07:46 AM
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Is the noise coming from the gearbox or the back axle?
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Old 03-19-2002, 09:09 AM
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How many miles on the C?
Could be many things, first check fluid level, and trans filter.
Second inspect all the components of the driveshaft.
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Could also be wear (free play) in the rear differential.
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Old 03-19-2002, 03:34 PM
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I have 121k miles.
Trans has been serviced by dealer at 20k intervals or less. I am due for a 30k mile service pretty soon.

Lower control arm bushings have been replaced, as has the front flex disc.

The noise sounds like it's coming from below me or in the engine bay... pretty sure it's not the rear.

Thanks.
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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)
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2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
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Old 03-19-2002, 08:55 PM
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Can you replicate the clunking by holding the car in a lower gear and rapidly accelerating? Try to replicate the engine movement that would occur with a downshift and sudden increase in revs - you might find that it's actually something like an AC hose or similar that knocks on something when the engine suddenly revs out.

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Old 03-19-2002, 09:36 PM
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It doesn't happen on any other occasion, except when going into 2nd @ high RPMs. I just had the trans serviced a few k miles ago, and the fluid level looks accurate. OTherwise, it shifts wonderfully.

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2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
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