Squeeking B180

[ewans]

All, had my new B180 sport BlueEfficancy for 2 weeks now, so far 700 miles and liking it a lot.

However, there is s squeek, a big squeek, a consitant squeek from the rear suspension (i think) of the car whenever anyone gets in/out. Same thing happens using the front or back seats, passanger or driver side. Possibily it a bit more pronounced getting in/out the rear on the drivers side, hard to be 100% sure.

Is it worth mentioning to the dealer and getting it looked at or is this to be expected with a brand bew car before its had some time lssoen up and bed in a bit?

Far as i know the car was built in July 09 and had only been sitting in a yard for a month or so before i took delivary of it.

TIA
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[EDZ649]

Definately take it back to the dealer

 

[Smatt]

Agreed, return to dealer.
It could be something simple- for instance the toolkit/jack moving in the recess behind the back seat

 

[BlackC55]

Does it stll do it with the parking brake off?

 

[duncanh]

Does it still do it with the parking brake off?

Hi BlackC55, I am interested in why you asked that question. My back suspension area (W203 estate with SLS) creaks/squeaks when the parking brake is on.

Is this a known issue?

(Sorry to Hi-jack the thread, but the answer may be relevant to the OP)

 

[BlackC55]

Yes it is common and can be sorted with some grease applied in the right area.

 

[duncanh]

Yes it is common and can be sorted with some grease applied in the right area

If it is not a trade secret, where is the "right area" precisely?

Thanks.

 

[BlackC55]

ahhhh.....








Behind the parking brake shoes where they rub on the backplate.

 

[ewans]

Cheers all, will check the parking break idea tomorow and report back.

 

[ewans]

no squeeks with the parking break off, so back to the dealer it goes to get gressp up! thanks for the help olly