ticking/clicking noise
01-27-2009, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bespoke1' post='778636' date='Jan 27 2009, 03:02 PM
Good point. Check that first.
No my ac is not even on and it makes this noise. I don't know what to do, the dealer keeps calling me and telling me theres no noise and that they can't fix it. but thats bs.
01-27-2009, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bespoke1' post='778504' date='Jan 27 2009, 12:35 PM
I actually noticed the oposite. The noise went away when the AC was on. The ticking and rattle were present only when it was off.
01-27-2009, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BIMMERTIME-07' post='778649' date='Jan 27 2009, 02:09 PM
No my ac is not even on and it makes this noise. I don't know what to do, the dealer keeps calling me and telling me theres no noise and that they can't fix it. but thats bs.
Thats what mine did........
01-27-2009, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bespoke1' post='778658' date='Jan 27 2009, 02:17 PM
Try turning the AC on. If the noise goes away, you've found the culprit.
Thats what mine did........
Thats what mine did........
oops,
01-27-2009, 01:12 PM
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For the last time, the AC does not have to be on for the compressor pulley to make the clicking noise. The pulley is turning whether the compressor clutch is engaged or not. The pulley with click differently as a function of loading.
01-27-2009, 02:18 PM
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Bimmertime,
Has the clicking noise been happening at idle or when you are stepping on the throttle? Does this happen at a certain rpm? My 550 has developed a "clicking" also, but I only noticed it recently while driving in manual/sport and it only happens between 3300 - 4000 rpm. My 550 only has 13k miles on it. Suggestions anyone?
Has the clicking noise been happening at idle or when you are stepping on the throttle? Does this happen at a certain rpm? My 550 has developed a "clicking" also, but I only noticed it recently while driving in manual/sport and it only happens between 3300 - 4000 rpm. My 550 only has 13k miles on it. Suggestions anyone?
01-28-2009, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TrevX' post='778790' date='Jan 27 2009, 07:18 PM
Bimmertime,
Has the clicking noise been happening at idle or when you are stepping on the throttle? Does this happen at a certain rpm? My 550 has developed a "clicking" also, but I only noticed it recently while driving in manual/sport and it only happens between 3300 - 4000 rpm. My 550 only has 13k miles on it. Suggestions anyone?
Has the clicking noise been happening at idle or when you are stepping on the throttle? Does this happen at a certain rpm? My 550 has developed a "clicking" also, but I only noticed it recently while driving in manual/sport and it only happens between 3300 - 4000 rpm. My 550 only has 13k miles on it. Suggestions anyone?
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ive got exact the same problem on my 05 530i!! i took it to the dealer they said they cant hear nothing and this and that all bullshit i left it there for a week and finally they heard it and they said its the LIFTERS cause it sounds like lifters clicking when i start and goes on for a bout 15 20 mins till fully warm...anywaysssssssss they got em all changed ...got the car back stopped doin it for a week then started again really bad..took it back they said they cant hear nothing,so anyways got the car back no noise for about a month TILL THIS W.END 
GRRRRRRRRRRRR noise started again and its very very bad!! dunnnnnno wot to do now even tho i payed $2000 for the lifters to be changed now im gona have to ring em on monday n see wot happens ...probly gona cost me more money (((((
ANYONEEEEEE know wot this clicking noise is...it cant be the lifters seeming ive changed em all! and its deff not the ac !!
GRRRRRRRRRRRR noise started again and its very very bad!! dunnnnnno wot to do now even tho i payed $2000 for the lifters to be changed now im gona have to ring em on monday n see wot happens ...probly gona cost me more money ((((( ANYONEEEEEE know wot this clicking noise is...it cant be the lifters seeming ive changed em all! and its deff not the ac !!
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Originally Posted by BIMMERTIME-07' post='778170' date='Jan 27 2009, 08:16 AM
For the past few months my engine has been making a ticking noise, and man it is pretty annoying and loud. The other day I took my car to get serviced and complained about it, so the dealer says they did a bleed test on the hva. And I told my service advisor this was not good enough and that I think the noise would come back and it did.
A few days later it was ticking again, I timed the ticking it ticked for about 20 minutes in my garage and while I was driving it you could hear the noise in the background for an additional 10 minutes. 30 total minutes of frustration. This is ridiculous, how long can this go on for I have to get it fixed. So I take my car back leave it there, I get a shity mini van in return the service advisor calls me up and says I checked your vehicle out and it has not been ticking. I can't belive my ears. I told him i did not pay money for my car to tick and m,ake loud noises, he returns and says yeah its just a ticking noise. Wow I wanted to curse him out, @#$$%^^@%^. I replied I didn't pay 50k for this noise, fix it.
My car is still at the dealer what should I do? They are telling me its not ticking but I think thier full of shit. Aby body got any suggestions. Thank you ramiz
A few days later it was ticking again, I timed the ticking it ticked for about 20 minutes in my garage and while I was driving it you could hear the noise in the background for an additional 10 minutes. 30 total minutes of frustration. This is ridiculous, how long can this go on for I have to get it fixed. So I take my car back leave it there, I get a shity mini van in return the service advisor calls me up and says I checked your vehicle out and it has not been ticking. I can't belive my ears. I told him i did not pay money for my car to tick and m,ake loud noises, he returns and says yeah its just a ticking noise. Wow I wanted to curse him out, @#$$%^^@%^. I replied I didn't pay 50k for this noise, fix it.
My car is still at the dealer what should I do? They are telling me its not ticking but I think thier full of shit. Aby body got any suggestions. Thank you ramiz
i really dont know how is works in the US, but over here, if u send a complaint to BMW in germany, they get really banged.... why dont you try that?
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I think I have the same problem on my 04 525i.
When I start up the car, any time of the day, whether it's cold or warm, when the it's idling my engine sounds like a diesel engine, or like an engine that's giving out, but as soon as I step on the throttle, the sound goes away. My guess is, it's one of the pulleys (AC, Water pump...etc).
Any suggestions ???
When I start up the car, any time of the day, whether it's cold or warm, when the it's idling my engine sounds like a diesel engine, or like an engine that's giving out, but as soon as I step on the throttle, the sound goes away. My guess is, it's one of the pulleys (AC, Water pump...etc).
Any suggestions ???