2005 330i

jester77 · 11-26-2010, 07:09 PM

I have a 55 plate 330i SE Touring, which has been making a short, metallic-sounding 'screech' on start up recently. Seems to be worse with the colder weather. Only last a fraction of a second and then disappears - anyone any idea if this is normal or if I should be worried? No other symptoms.

I used to have an Audi S4 with a chain-driven 4.2 V8 which made a similar noise for a second before the chain picked up lube - this was considered normal by the Audi community. Not sure if this is something similar...

Any thoughts much appreciated!

Giff · 11-27-2010, 04:46 AM

Fan belt?

Tunna_uk · 11-27-2010, 02:17 PM

might be the power steering pump. I think the water pump is electrically driven. Check your power steering fluid level.

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jester77 Private First Class 4 Rep 119 Posts Drives: BMW 335i E90 2011 Join Date: May 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	2005 330i - Screech on start up... I have a 55 plate 330i SE Touring, which has been making a short, metallic-sounding 'screech' on start up recently. Seems to be worse with the colder weather. Only last a fraction of a second and then disappears - anyone any idea if this is normal or if I should be worried? No other symptoms. I used to have an Audi S4 with a chain-driven 4.2 V8 which made a similar noise for a second before the chain picked up lube - this was considered normal by the Audi community. Not sure if this is something similar... Any thoughts much appreciated!
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Giff Lieutenant 4 Rep 493 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wirral iTrader: (2)	Fan belt?
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Tunna_uk Captain 23 Rep 795 Posts Drives: BMW 325i M sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Teesside UK iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 BMW 325i M Sport [0.00]	might be the power steering pump. I think the water pump is electrically driven. Check your power steering fluid level.
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