E60 Discussion Anything and everything to do with the E60 5 Series. All are welcome!
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Annoying sound

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-14-2011, 06:48 PM
  #1  
Members
Thread Starter
 
dezenuts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: united states C.A the bay area
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 e60/black sapphire metallic/auburn leather/heated front seats and steering wheel/premium package/premium sound package/sport package/shadow line trim/6 disc in dash/multi-contour front seats/sport suspension/comfort access/moon roof/ rear all around sun shades/park distance control front and back/adaptive xenon headlights/ navigation/ Aerodynamic kit/ carbon fiber roundels hood trunk and steering wheel/ 35% tint all around + visor/ racing dash license plate lights/ matte black grille/ invisabulb turn signals/ charcoal filter delete/ euro stickers/ weisslicht LED side markers
Default

Ive noticed for the last few weeks my car makes an annoying whistling noice everytime I accelerate. The noice seems to be coming from the engine are an it's very annoying. Any ideas?
Old 05-14-2011, 07:15 PM
  #2  
Senior Members
 
turboawd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,652
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i
Default

535? loose turbo inlet pipe?
Old 05-15-2011, 12:54 PM
  #3  
Members
 
carlos916's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 04' E46 325i Sold 05' E60 53oi Sold (tranny issues) 08' E92 328i coupe 6spd MT (Current ride)
Default

i have the same problem.. i heard its commen on bmw's and it turns out to be the intake boot.. .. i havent checked mines out but it does get annoying!
Old 05-17-2011, 10:21 PM
  #4  
Members
Thread Starter
 
dezenuts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: united states C.A the bay area
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2007 e60/black sapphire metallic/auburn leather/heated front seats and steering wheel/premium package/premium sound package/sport package/shadow line trim/6 disc in dash/multi-contour front seats/sport suspension/comfort access/moon roof/ rear all around sun shades/park distance control front and back/adaptive xenon headlights/ navigation/ Aerodynamic kit/ carbon fiber roundels hood trunk and steering wheel/ 35% tint all around + visor/ racing dash license plate lights/ matte black grille/ invisabulb turn signals/ charcoal filter delete/ euro stickers/ weisslicht LED side markers
Default

Was a simple fix. Take out the entire airbox and re insert and tighten. No more air whistle
Old 05-18-2011, 09:11 AM
  #5  
Members
 
carlos916's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 04' E46 325i Sold 05' E60 53oi Sold (tranny issues) 08' E92 328i coupe 6spd MT (Current ride)
Default

Originally Posted by dezenuts
Was a simple fix. Take out the entire airbox and re insert and tighten. No more air whistle
lol.. gotta try it!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kaane
E60 Discussion
15
03-15-2022 05:16 AM
JDeezyNYC
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
29
10-15-2020 11:48 PM
EuropeanArtz
E60 Discussion
3
09-29-2015 04:26 PM
LILBZ3
E60 Discussion
2
09-27-2015 08:06 PM
PMorganRacing
Lounge
0
09-17-2015 02:27 PM



Quick Reply: Annoying sound



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:24 AM.