E Class Problems with Hydraulic problems

[uksamsung]

Hi,

I just bought a E240 W reg MB. i notice when i turn the steering i can hear some sound of the hydraulic steering. All of my friend who bought similar car have similar problems and they told me its the "fault" in E class cars.

does anyone has the problem and can it be reticfied ?

thanks

 

[uksamsung]

i think it is call EPS AT Steering was noisy . would apprecaite if anyone can help

 

[Ron Palfrey]

I'd get it checked out when you take it for that service which is due.

 

[jberks]

check the fluid level, it shouldn't be noisy. On full lock all power steering whines a little, especially if the fluid is below par, but under normal use, no it should be quiet.
I had an E240 W210 for 5 years and it didn't have a problem, nor have I heard of it before so I question that this is a common fault. (lumpy idle is but thats another discussion)

Obvious question, but have you checked the serpentine belt and PS fluid levels/condition? Both could cause noisy steering and both may need a bit of attention at this age if they haven't already.

 

[uksamsung]

hi
no, i check it all in full level for the fulid. will it have any side effect if i just ugnore it ?

the mechanic said he couldnt find any fault and diagnoatic does not apprea to be any fault

 

[jberks]

is it a whine just on full lock or there all the time?

 

[uksamsung]

when started it is fine for 10 mins after tht it start whinning sound when turning.

after swith off for a while start again, it is fine but start again after that.

any idea?

 

[joemargetts]

Maybe the power steering pulley. £14 for the part. You can do it yourself as long as you draw the belt route on a bit of paper before you take the pulley wheel off.
Mine made a "clacking - clanking" noise which sounded like a failed gear in the Power steering pump on lock. Solved by changing the pulley wheel. The noise came from the pulley wheel where the teeth had been ground out.

 

[uksamsung]

hi joemargetts

i am interestd to know more on how to solve this problem. can you please pm me your contact if you dont mind so that i can ask you in details. khkeoy@brad.ac.uk

the noise usually come after driving for 10 mins and if i turn alot the sound is obvious. it sound like leather rubbing.

where can i buy the parts and can i do it or a mechanic is need for this

thanks

 

[uksamsung]

if i just ignore the problem wil it has any effect on the car steering in long term ?

 

[saked e200 sedan]

roll on brother it will be sweet!!