odd clunking noise
08-15-2011, 12:23 PM
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08-15-2011, 03:14 PM
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i have the same noise as well. it comes from behind the idrive. it hs nothing to do with the sunroof though 
. It is something with my drivers side struts and or sway bar. not sure if your prob is similar to mine but the way you described the noise its an exact match. gonna go to my indy in a couple weeks
. It is something with my drivers side struts and or sway bar. not sure if your prob is similar to mine but the way you described the noise its an exact match. gonna go to my indy in a couple weeks
08-16-2011, 04:35 AM
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Check the 2 piece strut brace that attaches from the strut towers to the firewall. This was the problem with my 545i as you describe. You will need to remove the plastic engine cover and possibly the rear cowling that houses the cabin filters to get to the back strut screws unless you can get to them with a socket extension. Easy Fix!
08-16-2011, 07:45 AM
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Check the 2 piece strut brace that attaches from the strut towers to the firewall. This was the problem with my 545i as you describe. You will need to remove the plastic engine cover and possibly the rear cowling that houses the cabin filters to get to the back strut screws unless you can get to them with a socket extension. Easy Fix!
btw, it definitely is not the sunroof. i tried open/close yesterday and the noise was constant.
08-17-2011, 04:22 PM
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08-17-2011, 06:52 PM
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Check the 2 piece strut brace that attaches from the strut towers to the firewall. This was the problem with my 545i as you describe. You will need to remove the plastic engine cover and possibly the rear cowling that houses the cabin filters to get to the back strut screws unless you can get to them with a socket extension. Easy Fix!
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08-17-2011, 07:30 PM
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