Ive had a 2009 is 220d Targa red for about 3 months now....Lovely car. Only worrying thing (although seems Im not alone) is the occasional loud crack ( like stone hit windscreen) from stereo area of dash. This can happen even when stationary. I first though it was perhaps the multi-changer, so left discs out, but next time out same again. Looking on this forum it would appear that this is quite a common problem concerning two plastic boards reacting to heat changes differently, cured by the insertion of two washers. It would seem that this has been around for some time, and at least since around 2008.
Unfortunately mine is just out of warranty ( although only 27k on clock) ...so question is.....Is this an expensive fix, can it be done at local garage.
Its a shame as it spoils a really nice car........consumption not as good as lexus would have us believe...but after owning Jaguars and big Volvos anything above 30mpg is ok with me.
Love my 220d se ..its quiet and smooth running. Only issue is this dammed noise from dashboard....description by others is spot on....I was looking for a serious chip in screen first time i heard it......it makes you jump when you're not expecting it.....Is it a simple fix ?, could my local garage do it ? Its only thing that spoils a really nice car. I had a jaguar Xtype estate before and this is a lot quieter and nippier...although took some getting used to as 5th and 6th are quite high geared I find.
