So the dealer went over my car with a fine tooth comb

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-17-2012, 01:23 PM

They told me everything looks great- from the motor mounts to every other nut, bolt, and torque driver under the hood.
They say they all but eliminated the rattle I was complaining about, but that there is still a bit of a noise.
They told me however it's simply the wastegate and how it acts on the N55, and that they hear it pretty frequently on the 335s.
I mean, they worked really hard on it so I can't really fault them for this, and I haven't picked up the car yet to hear the difference (or lack thereof).
does anyone else have a take on this?

Guess some things on these 335s you just gotta live with huh

BMW_Belgier · 12-17-2012, 03:55 PM

Good for you

Mine is going in tomorrow...

- Oil change
- New driver seat belt-butler
- New updated PPK software
- Brakes are getting checked (wet pre-braking doesn't work)

And this after a full check-up a month ago...

But loving the car every day

SD335M · 12-17-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Good for you

Mine is going in tomorrow...

- Oil change
- New driver seat belt-butler
- New updated PPK software
- Brakes are getting checked (wet pre-braking doesn't work)

And this after a full check-up a month ago...

But loving the car every day

What do you mean by new updated PPK?? I flashed my car one year ago when the PPK was on sale. Are you meaning they are updating your PPK or you're getting it NEW for the first time?

Thanks.

BMW_Belgier · 12-17-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SD335M

What do you mean by new updated PPK?? I flashed my car one year ago when the PPK was on sale. Are you meaning they are updating your PPK or you're getting it NEW for the first time?

Thanks.

I already have the PPK! Have some trouble with the engine starving on me when i cold start it... They told me there is a New version since my First install in summer

SD335M · 12-17-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD335M

What do you mean by new updated PPK?? I flashed my car one year ago when the PPK was on sale. Are you meaning they are updating your PPK or you're getting it NEW for the first time?

Thanks.

I already have the PPK! Have some trouble with the engine starving on me when i cold start it... They told me there is a New version since my First install in summer

So you think if I call they offer update free or is this out of pocket?

Thanks for previous reply.

BMW_Belgier · 12-17-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SD335M

So you think if I call they offer update free or is this out of pocket?

Thanks for previous reply.

I'm not paying anything

Don't know if they update you without any issues... Don't even know if this "update" is better then the one i have now! New is not always better...

SD335M · 12-17-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD335M

So you think if I call they offer update free or is this out of pocket?

Thanks for previous reply.

I'm not paying anything

Don't know if they update you without any issues... Don't even know if this "update" is better then the one i have now! New is not always better...

Very true!! Waiting to read more people's opinion on the new Cobb before I take the leap. I like the PPK but would love to have more power in the near future. Just not wanting to piggyback on ECU(JB or procede), not too tech savy in that department. So I'm hoping Cobb will have some nice real life numbers people can share soon with the forum.

Thanks again. Good luck.

Kalud · 12-17-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Good for you

Mine is going in tomorrow...

- Oil change
- New driver seat belt-butler
- New updated PPK software
- Brakes are getting checked (wet pre-braking doesn't work)

And this after a full check-up a month ago...

But loving the car every day

Just in case, you know that wet pre-braking is active when wipers are on auto.

chrisk03 · 12-17-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

I already have the PPK! Have some trouble with the engine starving on me when i cold start it... They told me there is a New version since my First install in summer

Would be interested in your comments after they reflash the PPK to the updated version, as well. Thanks.

I also had the PPK installed last year when on "special" and really haven't experienced any problems...fingers crossed.

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-17-2012, 06:46 PM

Nope! The sound is still there.
Ah well at least I know my car is working hundred percent correctly..whatever.

You all can now return to hijacking my thread.

BMW_Belgier · 12-17-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

You all can now return to hijacking my thread.

Sorry

Didn't want to hijack your thread...

@All: I will make a thread when i have the car back

A new thread ofcourse! Not in this one! Not my thread! Don't want to hijack threads

@Dark: Did you make some new footage of your rattle?

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-17-2012, 07:49 PM

I'm just playin bro. But yea, apparently it's 'normal'.

I give up. With any luck my wastegate takes a shit soon and they will replace it (pretty sure that is where it's coming from).

SD335M · 12-17-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Nope! The sound is still there.
Ah well at least I know my car is working hundred percent correctly..whatever.

You all can now return to hijacking my thread.

I apologize as well!!!

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-18-2012, 03:49 AM

I was totally kidding guys. I honestly don't mind. I am actually glad to see a constructive dialogue going on- beats my inane whining

Happy holidays and best wishes for a better New Year!

SD335M · 12-18-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I was totally kidding guys. I honestly don't mind. I am actually glad to see a constructive dialogue going on- beats my inane whining

Happy holidays and best wishes for a better New Year!

Happy Holidays to you as well!!

Juiced46 · 12-18-2012, 12:13 PM

Can you take a quick vid of the noise?

PR3CI5N · 12-18-2012, 12:18 PM

If your car still has the wastegate rattle then your wastegate actuators are most likely bad, not necessarily your wastegates that are built into the turbo.

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

They told me everything looks great- from the motor mounts to every other nut, bolt, and torque driver under the hood.
They say they all but eliminated the rattle I was complaining about, but that there is still a bit of a noise.
They told me however it's simply the wastegate and how it acts on the N55, and that they hear it pretty frequently on the 335s.
I mean, they worked really hard on it so I can't really fault them for this, and I haven't picked up the car yet to hear the difference (or lack thereof).
does anyone else have a take on this?

Guess some things on these 335s you just gotta live with huh

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-18-2012, 12:21 PM

You have to listen with headphones.
You can hear the leafblower type sound at the peak of every rev.

http://vimeo.com/54706516

Juiced46 · 12-18-2012, 08:26 PM

Sounds possibly like the EPDW valve. Its the electronic solenoid that controls vacuum to the wastegate. Unplug it, see if the noise is still there. Its located on the passenger side of the engine. You will see some vacuum lines connected to it and one electrical connector. Unplug the electrical connector. That is not a normal wastegate sound from what I can hear. But the video isnt that great.

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-18-2012, 09:35 PM

I know, sorry for that. I should mention it ONLY happens when the car is fully warmed up (15-20 minutes of driving). Best heard with headphones. Cold starts are fine. I have a better video, but I'm talking on it and it's rather annoying (was trying to instruct the SA / techs), but I think you'll get a better idea. It ONLY happens during low RPMs (1-2 RPMs).
If you want me to upload it, I'd be happy to.
It drives me nuts, but I am living with it.

EDIT here it is:
This is after 20 minutes of driving.

henry418 · 12-18-2012, 11:15 PM

I have the same thing

Happened after I updated to the new BMW software in preparation for JB4 stage 2

Dark_Knight_335 · 12-19-2012, 04:34 AM

N55 too huh?

12-17-2012, 01:23 PM	#1
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	So the dealer went over my car with a fine tooth comb They told me everything looks great- from the motor mounts to every other nut, bolt, and torque driver under the hood. They say they all but eliminated the rattle I was complaining about, but that there is still a bit of a noise. They told me however it's simply the wastegate and how it acts on the N55, and that they hear it pretty frequently on the 335s. I mean, they worked really hard on it so I can't really fault them for this, and I haven't picked up the car yet to hear the difference (or lack thereof). does anyone else have a take on this? Guess some things on these 335s you just gotta live with huh
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BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Good for you Mine is going in tomorrow... - Oil change - New driver seat belt-butler - New updated PPK software - Brakes are getting checked (wet pre-braking doesn't work) And this after a full check-up a month ago... But loving the car every day __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Nope! The sound is still there. Ah well at least I know my car is working hundred percent correctly..whatever. You all can now return to hijacking my thread.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	I'm just playin bro. But yea, apparently it's 'normal'. I give up. With any luck my wastegate takes a shit soon and they will replace it (pretty sure that is where it's coming from).
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	I was totally kidding guys. I honestly don't mind. I am actually glad to see a constructive dialogue going on- beats my inane whining Happy holidays and best wishes for a better New Year!
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12-18-2012, 12:13 PM	#16
Juiced46 Major 74 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 03 Turbo Cobra, 2011 335xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wallingford CT iTrader: (3)	Can you take a quick vid of the noise?
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	You have to listen with headphones. You can hear the leafblower type sound at the peak of every rev. http://vimeo.com/54706516
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Juiced46 Major 74 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 03 Turbo Cobra, 2011 335xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wallingford CT iTrader: (3)	Sounds possibly like the EPDW valve. Its the electronic solenoid that controls vacuum to the wastegate. Unplug it, see if the noise is still there. Its located on the passenger side of the engine. You will see some vacuum lines connected to it and one electrical connector. Unplug the electrical connector. That is not a normal wastegate sound from what I can hear. But the video isnt that great.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	I know, sorry for that. I should mention it ONLY happens when the car is fully warmed up (15-20 minutes of driving). Best heard with headphones. Cold starts are fine. I have a better video, but I'm talking on it and it's rather annoying (was trying to instruct the SA / techs), but I think you'll get a better idea. It ONLY happens during low RPMs (1-2 RPMs). If you want me to upload it, I'd be happy to. It drives me nuts, but I am living with it. EDIT here it is: This is after 20 minutes of driving. Last edited by Dark_Knight_335; 12-18-2012 at 09:55 PM..
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henry418 Captain 54 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (4)	I have the same thing Happened after I updated to the new BMW software in preparation for JB4 stage 2
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12-19-2012, 04:34 AM	#22
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	N55 too huh?
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