Squeaking noise from belt drive when steering in end stop area – GI13.20-P-052538

Topic number – GI13.20-P-052538

Date – 11-15-2011

Validity – MODEL 204/207/212 with engine OM 651 and CODE (B03) Direct starting / ECO Stop-Start function

Complaint
Squeaking noise from belt drive when steering in end stop area

Cause
Reduced belt tension since introduction of direct starting / ECO Stop-Start function CODE (B03).

Remedy
Valid for all vehicles:
Install specially coated poly-V belts (Silent Grip belts)

Also valid for vehicles with manual transmission:
Install belt tensioner with higher pretension

Parts
A 003 993 03 96 Poly-V belt 1
A 651 200 17 70 Belt tensioner 1 Only valid for vehicles with manual transmission!