Suspension noise

teamadobo · 01-05-2011, 04:05 PM

Lately my car has developed a weird suspension noise (seems to be coming from front) whenever I go over speedbumps. I have stock suspension.

What could it be? First I thought it was the cold weather thats causing it but it has been consistent whenever I go over speedbumps. I dont hear it when I am driving.

Car has 18,000 Kms.

kol · 01-05-2011, 05:15 PM

could be multiple reasons - since you are still under warranty, I would suggest bringing it in to the dealer

what kind of sound is it? metal on metal? squeak?

teamadobo · 01-05-2011, 09:41 PM

sounds like a clunk

DRYBONES · 01-05-2011, 09:49 PM

Had same issue. It started when it got cold. Dealer replaced all sway bar bushings front and back under warranty.

munich2007 · 01-13-2011, 05:38 PM

also had the same issue...dealer first lubed bushings...it came back

then dealer replaced bushings....it came back

and then dealer replaced the sway bar...and things look good....

Gummi · 01-14-2011, 07:54 AM

Me too.... almost sounds like a clunk or like a mud guard is scraping...

chenx15 · 01-14-2011, 08:00 AM

i had the same problem. i sold it (i really did). he he he

teamadobo · 01-14-2011, 02:35 PM

Well today I had an appointment to take the car in but something came up at work and I wasnt able to.

I will update when I see the dealer again

woodpecka · 01-14-2011, 11:29 PM

I have the same problem and I will bring it to the dealer. It's a CPO so I will use the warranty.

DRYBONES · 01-15-2011, 09:41 AM

Sounds like sway bar bushings. Mine were covered under warranty no questions asked. It appears to be a known issue.

CHCCubs · 01-16-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gummi

Me too.... almost sounds like a clunk or like a mud guard is scraping...

That's what I think I've been hearing on my car as well. Only when I go over speedbumps as well, and also only when it's been cold out.

woodpecka · 01-23-2011, 10:46 AM

[edit] Rear suspension bushings have been changed under waranty and the problem has now disappeared.

teamadobo · 01-23-2011, 12:34 PM

Very cold day today and heard the sound again today just driving over a uneven road surface. I will have to take the car in the wintertime as Im sure they will not hear it in the summer

335BBS · 01-25-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DRYBONES

Sounds like sway bar bushings. Mine were covered under warranty no questions asked. It appears to be a known issue.

It IS a known issue. They just did mine (31,000 kms). Pretty bad after only 12 months.

MMachines · 01-25-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by woodpecka

I have the same problem and I will bring it to the dealer. It's a CPO so I will use the warranty.

CPO actually covered this?

DRYBONES · 01-25-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MovinUp

CPO actually covered this?

Yep.

woodpecka · 01-25-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MovinUp

CPO actually covered this?

Yes indeed!

teamadobo · 01-28-2011, 02:33 PM

Just got back from TC BMW and they checked and heard the clunk on the suspension. Front swaybar bushing replaced.

I find this weird to tbe happening to a 1 year old car. Will see how it holds up. Havent tried it on the evil speedbump yet.....

commie · 01-28-2011, 02:38 PM

Same issue, I am at around 18K as well..

BMW Durham took a look at it when I did my HPFP recall, they didn't do anything to it...
Same result for my left exhaust that was making the clinking sound....they say thats the way its suppose to be.....didn't do anything

Should I find another dealership?

335BBS · 01-28-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by commie

Same issue, I am at around 18K as well..

BMW Durham took a look at it when I did my HPFP recall, they didn't do anything to it...
Same result for my left exhaust that was making the clinking sound....they say thats the way its suppose to be.....didn't do anything

Should I find another dealership?

Sway bar bushing problem is a well known issue at BMW everywhere. My guy knew right a way what the problem probably was. He was right.

teamadobo · 01-28-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leaker

Sway bar bushing problem is a well known issue at BMW everywhere. My guy knew right a way what the problem probably was. He was right.

So did they use inferior bushings prior to assembly?

Darklighter · 01-28-2011, 06:09 PM

They must use really crappy bushings or don't know how to install them. My car's been in for the suspension noise 4-5 times and they've replaced the bushings at least 3 of the times it's been in the shop.

The last time they had to get BMW HQ involved and they found that there was anti-seize used! Regardless though the noise always returns a few days later.

I'm out of warranty now so I'm sure BMW would be more willing to replace other parts but of course now I gotta pay.

01-05-2011, 04:05 PM	#1
teamadobo Captain 43 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	Suspension noise Lately my car has developed a weird suspension noise (seems to be coming from front) whenever I go over speedbumps. I have stock suspension. What could it be? First I thought it was the cold weather thats causing it but it has been consistent whenever I go over speedbumps. I dont hear it when I am driving. Car has 18,000 Kms.
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kol Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,564 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: (416/905) iTrader: (47) Garage List E92 N54 [7.50]	could be multiple reasons - since you are still under warranty, I would suggest bringing it in to the dealer what kind of sound is it? metal on metal? squeak? __________________
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teamadobo Captain 43 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	sounds like a clunk
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DRYBONES New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: F30 335I, E90 330I, AUDI B8 A4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: T.O iTrader: (1)	Had same issue. It started when it got cold. Dealer replaced all sway bar bushings front and back under warranty.
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01-13-2011, 05:38 PM	#5
munich2007 Private First Class 17 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	also had the same issue...dealer first lubed bushings...it came back then dealer replaced bushings....it came back and then dealer replaced the sway bar...and things look good....
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01-14-2011, 07:54 AM	#6
Gummi Private First Class 12 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brampton, ON CANADA iTrader: (0)	Me too.... almost sounds like a clunk or like a mud guard is scraping... __________________ 2007 BMW 335i (E90) \|Logic Intake\|Split Second Turbo Tuner\|Blacklines\|AC Schnitzer Pedals\|19" Breyton Race GTS
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chenx15 Lieutenant 42 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 335i/accord Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: yyz iTrader: (1)	i had the same problem. i sold it (i really did). he he he
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teamadobo Captain 43 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	Well today I had an appointment to take the car in but something came up at work and I wasnt able to. I will update when I see the dealer again
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01-14-2011, 11:29 PM	#9
woodpecka Major 68 Rep 1,026 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (2)	I have the same problem and I will bring it to the dealer. It's a CPO so I will use the warranty.
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01-15-2011, 09:41 AM	#10
DRYBONES New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: F30 335I, E90 330I, AUDI B8 A4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: T.O iTrader: (1)	Sounds like sway bar bushings. Mine were covered under warranty no questions asked. It appears to be a known issue.
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01-23-2011, 10:46 AM	#12
woodpecka Major 68 Rep 1,026 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (2)	[edit] Rear suspension bushings have been changed under waranty and the problem has now disappeared. Last edited by woodpecka; 01-23-2011 at 12:42 PM..
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01-23-2011, 12:34 PM	#13
teamadobo Captain 43 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	Very cold day today and heard the sound again today just driving over a uneven road surface. I will have to take the car in the wintertime as Im sure they will not hear it in the summer
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01-28-2011, 02:33 PM	#18
teamadobo Captain 43 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (3)	Just got back from TC BMW and they checked and heard the clunk on the suspension. Front swaybar bushing replaced. I find this weird to tbe happening to a 1 year old car. Will see how it holds up. Havent tried it on the evil speedbump yet.....
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commie Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Same issue, I am at around 18K as well.. BMW Durham took a look at it when I did my HPFP recall, they didn't do anything to it... Same result for my left exhaust that was making the clinking sound....they say thats the way its suppose to be.....didn't do anything Should I find another dealership?
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01-28-2011, 06:09 PM	#22
Darklighter Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 248 Posts Drives: e92 328i Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	They must use really crappy bushings or don't know how to install them. My car's been in for the suspension noise 4-5 times and they've replaced the bushings at least 3 of the times it's been in the shop. The last time they had to get BMW HQ involved and they found that there was anti-seize used! Regardless though the noise always returns a few days later. I'm out of warranty now so I'm sure BMW would be more willing to replace other parts but of course now I gotta pay. __________________ 2007 e92 328i Sparkling Graphite \| Sport package \| Gray poplar wood \| Rogue Ikon exhaust
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