Problem with my E60!
10-16-2009, 09:07 AM
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Hey guys,
I have a 2008 520d m sport 47,000 and as i was driving down the motorway today i discovered there was a low humming noise from the car everytime i was doing 63 - 67 mph.
Is it a wheel bearing or worse?
I have a 2008 520d m sport 47,000 and as i was driving down the motorway today i discovered there was a low humming noise from the car everytime i was doing 63 - 67 mph.
Is it a wheel bearing or worse?
10-16-2009, 09:30 AM
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Could be a wheel bearing, driveshaft carrier bearing, etc... Looks like you should be in warantee still, take it in for a diagnosis before it gets worse.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
10-16-2009, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Billy04' post='1034038' date='Oct 16 2009, 01:30 PM
Could be a wheel bearing, driveshaft carrier bearing, etc... Looks like you should be in warantee still, take it in for a diagnosis before it gets worse.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
10-16-2009, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bmw_irl' post='1034097' date='Oct 16 2009, 09:56 PM
whats DPF? the noise is there all the time.. looks like im going to the dealer!
The filter cleans itself periodly and the cleaning process may last 5-10 minutes approximately. During the process the car can hesitate when accelerating and the exhaust makes a noisy humming sound.
10-16-2009, 12:55 PM
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Hello irl, welcome to 5 series.net.
A key word(s) in the Topic Title would help get a more rapid, better respone than merely "problem".
Having said that, I don't have foggiest what is humming on your E60. My ride is not a hummer but I do carry one around now and then.
Glad to have you on board.
sixcard
A key word(s) in the Topic Title would help get a more rapid, better respone than merely "problem".
Having said that, I don't have foggiest what is humming on your E60. My ride is not a hummer but I do carry one around now and then.
Glad to have you on board.
sixcard
10-16-2009, 01:25 PM
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Could be a multitude of issues. I'd ask the dealer while you have warranty coverage.
10-16-2009, 06:09 PM
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How old are your tires?? 
Could just be a drone from them...or an aftermarket exhaust...or bearings....or a million other things, if the car is under warranty, take it to the dealer and let THEM figure it out! Good luck and keep us posted! 
Could just be a drone from them...or an aftermarket exhaust...or bearings....or a million other things, if the car is under warranty, take it to the dealer and let THEM figure it out! Good luck and keep us posted!