are these problems or is it normal w/ the xi? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

dakine · 07-25-2008, 06:01 PM

not sure if this is related to my car being an xi or not, but is it normal for the car to make a "clunk" or "duuunk" noise in reverse? usually a 1 time thing when backing out of the garage or a parking spot. Not sure if turning the wheel at the same time causes it, but definitely in reverse.

Also, is it normal for the 335xi to sound like it's sputtering on initial startup in the morning? After warming up it seems to run normal.

Thanks

sparkyg · 07-25-2008, 06:30 PM

Mine has a fast idle at startup but no sputter.

Sometimes a clunk when accelerating from zero when car is cold and shifting from R to D. Once warm no issues.

BavarianBullet · 07-26-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dakine

not sure if this is related to my car being an xi or not, but is it normal for the car to make a "clunk" or "duuunk" noise in reverse? usually a 1 time thing when backing out of the garage or a parking spot. Not sure if turning the wheel at the same time causes it, but definitely in reverse.

Also, is it normal for the 335xi to sound like it's sputtering on initial startup in the morning? After warming up it seems to run normal.

Thanks

How old is your car? Did it clunk since they day you bought it or did it start one day? An mods, suspension in particular?

If it started on it's own it might be something to look into but unless it's pretty significant I would imagine it's not that unusual.

My car idles ok on startup but it's very jerky for the 1st minute or so after startup when in 1st and 2nd gear. I've never been in a new car that acted like this so I'm inclined to let it go since it appears to be a cold-start issue only. Probably just another piece of BMW software stupidity that they will hopefully fix in a future release.

Dubbedoutbimmer · 07-26-2008, 10:28 AM

my front end is making clicking noises sounds like half shafts are wearing out WTF

sparkyg · 07-26-2008, 10:49 AM

No clicking noises here, I recommend get that checked.

GL

Dubbedoutbimmer · 07-26-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

No clicking noises here, I recommend get that checked.

GL

I plan too this week

dakine · 07-27-2008, 05:17 PM

I just finished breaking it in. Got almost 2500 km on there. I noticed that the rough idle went away when I pressed the clutch in and put it in reverse (without disengaging the clutch). I then kept the clutch depressed and put it into neutral, and the rough idle stopped.
Also, the clunk only happens sometimes in reverse. I think I'm going to take the car in to BMW to look at it. At least there'll be a record of it if something goes wrong in the future.

07-25-2008, 06:01 PM	#1
dakine Private First Class Drives: 335xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on location Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	are these problems or is it normal w/ the xi? not sure if this is related to my car being an xi or not, but is it normal for the car to make a "clunk" or "duuunk" noise in reverse? usually a 1 time thing when backing out of the garage or a parking spot. Not sure if turning the wheel at the same time causes it, but definitely in reverse. Also, is it normal for the 335xi to sound like it's sputtering on initial startup in the morning? After warming up it seems to run normal. Thanks

07-25-2008, 06:30 PM	#2
sparkyg Colonel Drives: SSII 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country Posts: 2,739 iTrader: (5) View sparkyg's Garage	Mine has a fast idle at startup but no sputter. Sometimes a clunk when accelerating from zero when car is cold and shifting from R to D. Once warm no issues. __________________

07-26-2008, 10:49 AM	#5
sparkyg Colonel Drives: SSII 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country Posts: 2,739 iTrader: (5) View sparkyg's Garage	No clicking noises here, I recommend get that checked. GL __________________

07-26-2008, 10:28 AM	#4
Dubbedoutbimmer Banned Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 1,331 iTrader: (-1)	my front end is making clicking noises sounds like half shafts are wearing out WTF

07-27-2008, 05:17 PM	#7
dakine Private First Class Drives: 335xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on location Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	I just finished breaking it in. Got almost 2500 km on there. I noticed that the rough idle went away when I pressed the clutch in and put it in reverse (without disengaging the clutch). I then kept the clutch depressed and put it into neutral, and the rough idle stopped. Also, the clunk only happens sometimes in reverse. I think I'm going to take the car in to BMW to look at it. At least there'll be a record of it if something goes wrong in the future.