When unlocking car after long time, there is a whine/creaking noise.

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In the R230.. Sounds like it is coming from the area of the SBC unit under the hood.

It usually happens first thing in the morning after the car is parked for a whole.

Oretty sure it will be the SBC unit... But is it bad?
 

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how good is yr battery ? is the car on a trickle charger . ctek ?
 
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Hmm.. There is an invoice for a batter that was replaced (front + back) in the last year or so.

No trickle charger. But I mean not parked for a long like 24 hours..
 
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Mine does the same and always has.

Phew OK.. Thanks for easing my mind.

I know I may seem paranoid.. But we all now that sounds can often be the first sign of trouble and sometimes cost can be saved if addressed ealiery.
 

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Don't worry Conor. It's only the SBC pump going through a cycle.
You'll find it happens often. You'll get used to it.
 

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Apparently you can buy a kit that makes this noise quieter?
 

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its just lettin you know its there,and to start savin ...

mine often cycled when i opened the car nothing alarming tho. at first i got the idea it may have been pse pump getting unhappy , but thats in the boot !.sorry
 
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Mine did the same , like an old man groan... I found it quite endearing after a while . ....that said ( and my memory is awful) I thought it was the PSE pump?
 

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:Grimace lol


to be fair my vdoz r230 was not that much of a problem in 6+ yr i had it . abc pipe,seeping,not burst. abc fluid and filter change filter2x, sensor for washer tank,front and rear battery, 6 oil and filter changes,it only had 38k miles when i sold it. but then again it never really saw rain ,unless caught out in it and i only did around 10k miles in it . i miss the car , unbeatable in its class in my view. but i knew it was a matter of time before it bit my ass. so i sold it (cry) now have ml250 on12 plate ,which whilst running fine at the mo seems to have the ability to P me off in a whole lot of new ways !! ,all electric/electronic related .far more practical but no where near the r230 quality . i could have stored it for 10yr and maybe made a shilling but with all the blxxdy electronics that would be less than certain good thing was ,got my hand bit off on selling and sold at price paid for it , not many modern cars can do that after 6 yrs of owning . still speak to new owner ,he still delighted with it. am sure you will enjoy yrs apologies ref my humor but thats how i see most of this modern electrickery stuff.
 
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to be fair my vdoz r230 was not that much of a problem in 6+ yr i had it . abc pipe,seeping,not burst. abc fluid and filter change filter2x, sensor for washer tank,front and rear battery, 6 oil and filter changes,it only had 38k miles when i sold it. but then again it never really saw rain ,unless caught out in it and i only did around 10k miles in it . i miss the car , unbeatable in its class in my view. but i knew it was a matter of time before it bit my ass. so i sold it (cry) now have ml250 on12 plate ,which whilst running fine at the mo seems to have the ability to P me off in a whole lot of new ways !! ,all electric/electronic related .far more practical but no where near the r230 quality . i could have stored it for 10yr and maybe made a shilling but with all the blxxdy electronics that would be less than certain good thing was ,got my hand bit off on selling and sold at price paid for it , not many modern cars can do that after 6 yrs of owning . still speak to new owner ,he still delighted with it. am sure you will enjoy yrs apologies ref my humor but thats how i see most of this modern electrickery stuff.

Haha, I lol'ed at your humour - It was very apt. Every time I admire this car or grin when I push the loud pedal, I remember to keep smiling as there will be days where I curse it.

Yea it's a great car alright.. but a part of me wants a 600 and I am still seriously considering.. Currently the plan is to right all the wrongs in this car, service, detail fully and flog when the sun comes out next year.. with an eye on a 600.
 

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good luck i spent some three yrs looking for mine, looking when on leave from o/seas job. think i looked at 9 but only 2 600,s and the one i bought ,i found on the way to look at something else ....
 


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