Is my turbo about to die?

daveyM3 · 10-07-2012, 12:10 PM

Hi guys, I've recently bought an E90 320d 2007 pre lci. The car has 46000 miles on it, and since I picked it up I've been getting a siren like noise coming from the engine bay. A quick search on-line suggests my turbo is about to give up the ghost. Luckily the car is a BMW approved used, so comes with 1 years warranty. I would just like to get a few opinions from people who have experienced this problem before I go back to the dealer. I've made a short video of the noise. Please excuse the crappy quality.

Dr Dave · 10-07-2012, 12:16 PM

Shouldn't sound like that at all. Back to dealer under complaint.

AlanYoro35i · 10-07-2012, 12:42 PM

Maybe they put a supercharger in there

daveyM3 · 10-07-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoro35i

Maybe they put a supercharger in there

I wish

daveyM3 · 10-07-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Shouldn't sound like that at all. Back to dealer under complaint.

Much as I suspected. Thanks Dave.

Mart1000 · 10-08-2012, 06:44 AM

Deffo turbo failure. I've had the exact same thing before.

daveyM3 · 10-08-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mart1000

Deffo turbo failure. I've had the exact same thing before.

Thanks buddy. I've emailed the video clip to the salesman I bought the car from, but today is his day off. Should hopefully hear something back tomorrow.

undecided1 · 11-13-2012, 09:49 AM

hmmmm, mine doesn't sound as bad as that I don't think but does seem to make bit of a whistling noise, can anyone advise how much 'whistling' is normal? my 330D (late 2007 pre LCI) is my first Diesel/first turbo'd car so no idea if it's not meant to whistle at all or if a bit is to be expected. Seems to drive OK but would be good to know ASAP if the turbo is past its best, maybe I should get a video together...

the_italian · 11-17-2012, 02:15 AM

Definitely turbo. Mine did the exact same. Get it into BMW before the turbo disintegrates and wrecks the engine

daveyM3 · 11-17-2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by the_italian

Definitely turbo. Mine did the exact same. Get it into BMW before the turbo disintegrates and wrecks the engine

Yeah had it replaced about a month ago. Bmw took it in as soon as they saw the video and replaced it no questions asked.

Cyprio · 11-17-2012, 03:48 AM

Good result.

dxb335d · 11-17-2012, 04:40 AM

What engine,

Dr Dave · 11-17-2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

What engine,

320d four pot Carl.

daveyM3 · 11-17-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

320d four pot Carl.

Yes only the wheezy 320d unfortunately. Quite a different driving a experience from my E92 M3!

daveyM3 · 11-17-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyprio

Good result.

Thank goodness for the AUC warranty!

jamesbilluk · 11-20-2012, 11:08 AM

Hi all,

Mines started to sound the same, I've recorded a video this morning, sounds like its on the way out too

I have got the BMW performance kit fitted too, not sure if that would effect how the turbo sounds.

James.

mjafin · 01-11-2013, 01:02 PM

Looking forward to hearing what BMW have to say about mine (exact same whine):

mjafin · 01-17-2013, 05:10 AM

OK, so turbo diagnosed as needing replacement. Getting a new turbo today within BMW AUC warranty. Well done BMW Williams Manchester. Car's got ~45k on the clock (out of which I've done ~600 miles tops)

SCN_Saul · 01-17-2013, 05:42 AM

a friend of mine is a tech at williams in manchester, its worrying how many diesel turbos he is replacing, 530d and 320d are the worst for it apparently

i wonder if the CBS has anything to do with it (ie. 18k oil changes on diesels)

mjafin · 01-17-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SCN_Saul

a friend of mine is a tech at williams in manchester, its worrying how many diesel turbos he is replacing, 530d and 320d are the worst for it apparently

i wonder if the CBS has anything to do with it (ie. 18k oil changes on diesels)

It would be interesting to know some percentages of failures, as there are a massive number of 320d:s out there. On the other, so are VW 2.0TDI:s and I haven't heard of turbo problems in those cars. VW driver profile is probably different from a BMW one though.

When buying the car I thought 45k is nothing so wasn't initially worried about the whine but it's gotten worse quite quickly. Big thanks to Williams Manchester for dealing with the problem promptly.

Ajerthan · 01-18-2013, 10:19 AM

Glad you got it sorted. My 325d had same problem at 52k

tintin1012000 · 03-13-2013, 03:22 PM

Guys, im looking for help too, poor MPG, about 35mpg max, I took out and cleaned the egr valve ( point to note, it was really dirty ) when i was packing up again I noticed a loose aluminum pipe running accross the bottom of the engine bay that had broken off, I think its the intercooler pipe but not sure, what damage if any am i causing by driving ? what should be in this pipe ? water ? oil ? air ?

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daveyM3 Private First Class 5 Rep 144 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: N. Ireland iTrader: (0)	Is my turbo about to die? Hi guys, I've recently bought an E90 320d 2007 pre lci. The car has 46000 miles on it, and since I picked it up I've been getting a siren like noise coming from the engine bay. A quick search on-line suggests my turbo is about to give up the ghost. Luckily the car is a BMW approved used, so comes with 1 years warranty. I would just like to get a few opinions from people who have experienced this problem before I go back to the dealer. I've made a short video of the noise. Please excuse the crappy quality.
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undecided1 First Lieutenant 105 Rep 381 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lincoln, UK iTrader: (0)	hmmmm, mine doesn't sound as bad as that I don't think but does seem to make bit of a whistling noise, can anyone advise how much 'whistling' is normal? my 330D (late 2007 pre LCI) is my first Diesel/first turbo'd car so no idea if it's not meant to whistle at all or if a bit is to be expected. Seems to drive OK but would be good to know ASAP if the turbo is past its best, maybe I should get a video together...
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11-17-2012, 02:15 AM	#9
the_italian Private First Class 4 Rep 135 Posts Drives: E90 320D M Sport iDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Definitely turbo. Mine did the exact same. Get it into BMW before the turbo disintegrates and wrecks the engine
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jamesbilluk Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 320d convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Hi all, Mines started to sound the same, I've recorded a video this morning, sounds like its on the way out too I have got the BMW performance kit fitted too, not sure if that would effect how the turbo sounds. James.
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mjafin New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW e90 330i auto Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to hearing what BMW have to say about mine (exact same whine):
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mjafin New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW e90 330i auto Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	OK, so turbo diagnosed as needing replacement. Getting a new turbo today within BMW AUC warranty. Well done BMW Williams Manchester. Car's got ~45k on the clock (out of which I've done ~600 miles tops)
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