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Greg in Oz · 12-10-2003, 04:39 PM

I don't think it is Azatrum's check straps. I know the the noise he is referring to. It is an occasional, single, distinct "crack". My 190E also does it occasionally. I remember seeing it mentioned somewhere once (on the web), probably in a service bulletin. I probably didn't take too much notice then as it was prior to me owning the 190E. I think it was some issue with the door lock/strike mechanism. It is apparently a common issue with the W201. I will have to see if I can find the info again. Does anyone else know about this one? I haven't worried too much because it is only occasional.

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Greg in Oz BenzWorld Veteran Date registered: Aug 2002 Vehicle: 350SLC, 500SLC, 300TE, 190E2.3 Sportline Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 669	RE: strange noise from the rear doors I don't think it is Azatrum's check straps. I know the the noise he is referring to. It is an occasional, single, distinct "crack". My 190E also does it occasionally. I remember seeing it mentioned somewhere once (on the web), probably in a service bulletin. I probably didn't take too much notice then as it was prior to me owning the 190E. I think it was some issue with the door lock/strike mechanism. It is apparently a common issue with the W201. I will have to see if I can find the info again. Does anyone else know about this one? I haven't worried too much because it is only occasional. __________________ Technical Officer, Mercedes-Benz Club (NSW) Inc. www.mbcnsw.org.au 107.023: 1973, 350SLC, auto, icon gold, parchment MBtex. 107.026: 1981, 500SLC, auto, thistle green, green velour. 124.090: 1990, 300TE, auto, arctic white, cream-beige MBtex. 201.028: 1990, 190E-2.3 Sportline, 5-speed manual, arctic white, blue leather. 201.028: 1990, 190E-2.3 Sportline, auto, signal red, black fabric (parts car, currently dismantling).