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Old 11-14-2015 | 04:12 PM
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Anyone experiencing harsh vibrations on an N20 528i after cold starts? Vibrations come in when engaging gear to D either from R or D. Restarts from ASS are also harsh during this time. From P to R no issues with it and no issues when idling. Once the car is fully warmed up, all's normal.
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I noticed that the N20 requires about 20-25 seconds of warm up from a cold start and then it really mutes all that drivetrain clatter. Maybe try that?
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I noticed that the N20 requires about 20-25 seconds of warm up from a cold start and then it really mutes all that drivetrain clatter. Maybe try that?
It took more than that. It needed approximately 10-15 mins and the oil temperature at about 90 celsius before it gets better. Anyway, problem has been solved due to bad engine mountings. Car is alot much quieter and smoother to drive now. Even ASS restarts are barely noticeable now.
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Originally Posted by 525imsport
Anyone experiencing harsh vibrations on an N20 528i after cold starts? Vibrations come in when engaging gear to D either from R or D. Restarts from ASS are also harsh during this time. From P to R no issues with it and no issues when idling. Once the car is fully warmed up, all's normal.
yes, mine is same. don't know why..,
2013, f10 n47t 520d.
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