Vibration driving at idle only
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Vibration driving at idle only
Hello all,
So, start of problems with my e60 with 57 000 kms. While driving if I put the automatic gearbox in neutral the car vibrates a lot, and it's the same vibration at any speed higher than 30kph.
The same happens in D if the gearbox goes at 800rpm. The gearchanges are nice and sweet, always at the right time.
The steering wheel seems to be vibrating too from times to time, acceleration/cruise/braking. The front axle have been checked recently everything is fine.
I don't know where to look. Stopped, at idle, the engine seems to be vibrating, the air intake vibrates too which seems not normal.
Any clue ?
Thanks for any help,
Matt
So, start of problems with my e60 with 57 000 kms. While driving if I put the automatic gearbox in neutral the car vibrates a lot, and it's the same vibration at any speed higher than 30kph.
The same happens in D if the gearbox goes at 800rpm. The gearchanges are nice and sweet, always at the right time.
The steering wheel seems to be vibrating too from times to time, acceleration/cruise/braking. The front axle have been checked recently everything is fine.
I don't know where to look. Stopped, at idle, the engine seems to be vibrating, the air intake vibrates too which seems not normal.
Any clue ?
Thanks for any help,
Matt
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Hey thanks for the answer
I am surprised engine mount would fail at this low mileage but it's rubber after all
I noticed that the engine moves quite a bit when shifting between R and D
Would a bad engine mount make my steering wobble on uneven roads and breaking ? I noticed that recently
the front brakes and suspensions have been checked my a mechanics and they're fine apparently (safety controls)
Thanks for the help!
I am surprised engine mount would fail at this low mileage but it's rubber after all
I noticed that the engine moves quite a bit when shifting between R and D
Would a bad engine mount make my steering wobble on uneven roads and breaking ? I noticed that recently
the front brakes and suspensions have been checked my a mechanics and they're fine apparently (safety controls)
Thanks for the help!
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Check your transmission fluid level. It will cause what you're explaining if it's low. Also check your plugs and for vacuum leaks. Those are the only things I can see why it's vibrating at idle other than motor or transmission mounts
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I'll check the transmission fluid level.
You mean check the heater plugs? You thing it looses compression?
What I find weird is that this issue is only idle rpm while driving.
Thanks again, I'll start by checking engine/transmission mounts asap
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Hello,
So, I am changing engine mounts
However on the 520d the one on the right side is terribly hard to access. I have no point to put the jack on from under
And from the front compartment I can't reach the screws
Does anyone has any idea how is it supposed to be removed?
So, I am changing engine mounts
However on the 520d the one on the right side is terribly hard to access. I have no point to put the jack on from under
And from the front compartment I can't reach the screws
Does anyone has any idea how is it supposed to be removed?
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The one in the back is hard to reach, and I cannot catch the mount to put the new one in
I have removed some ducts and cables but more than that would be cooling pipes and it just doesn't seem right