# 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Squeaks softly

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-squeaks-softly/165372>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mercedes-benz\
**Created:** [June 5, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-squeaks-softly/165372 "2020-06-05T21:42:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![ashrout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@ashrout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashrout)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-squeaks-softly/165372/1 "2020-06-05T21:42:53Z")

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small random/varies soft sqeak noise in front end on drivers side -heard from inside at low/medium speeds. seems to be linked to turning but not consistent. sl560 2013

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-squeaks-softly/165372/2 "2020-06-06T20:46:31Z")

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Could be dozens of things. It needs to go to a mechanic who can actually see, hear and touch your car.

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-squeaks-softly/165372/3 "2020-06-06T22:29:35Z")

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My top of the head guess would be a slightly warped brake rotor.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-squeaks-softly/165372/4 "2020-06-06T22:34:45Z")

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A dry ball joint can squeak when going over bumps or when turning, or a combination of both.

Tester

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-squeaks-softly/165372/5 "2020-06-07T04:31:20Z")

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tell the mechanic to use chassis ears

I use them frequently, and it really cuts down on time spent chasing noises