'05 C230 Kompressor Sedan Dashboard Creaks
 

Hey guys. I am getting a creak-type sound coming from the material that's around the instrument cluster. I get the same creak noise if I simply press down on the cheap plastic dash material. I took the car to the dealer, but they claimed that they were not able to reproduce the noise. They said the noise the material makes when you press on it seems to be normal since another C230 did the same exact thing. Anyone else getting these dash noises around the instrument cluster when driving over rough roads? Seems to be temperature sensitive since on some days it makes more noise. Anyone with any advice if there is a way to minimize the noise? It's driving me crazy! I tried adjusting the steering wheel but that had no effect. Please let me know if you guys have any suggestions. Thank you!

mhajii210

RE: '05 C230 Kompressor Sedan Dashboard Creaks
 

I have the same car and i also have noticed the small sound coming from my dash. I hear it when the road surface's is a little rough, but have not idea where its coming from....

RE: '05 C230 Kompressor Sedan Dashboard Creaks
 

Hey benz05 thanks for the post. The problem is I live in Los Angeles and the roads out here are pretty rough. I have no idea either where the noise is coming from. My best guess is the material around the instrument cluster since it makes a creak noise when pressed. Can you check and see if you get the same type sound? I'm not a mechanic or anything so I'm not sure what the part is called but it's the plastic type material that is on the outside of the instrument cluster. Please let me know if you have any advice. I guess I'll just have to live with it until it's time to trade in the car. Thanks again!

mhajii210