[BMWM.D.]

Originally Posted by lenhartjames

Any updates on this? I have the same issue. I have examined the strut guide mounts and they appear to be perfectly fine. No major wear. I have a 08 328i with 49k on it.

I even greased the bearings to see if that would help. I have not examined the control arms first hand, but was told by a mechanic that all the bushings look fine.

Lastly, I am beginning to think this is related to the steering and not the suspension. Any ideas on what would make a click sound while turning to the left from a complete stop?

Originally Posted by lenhartjames

This goes back to the suspension being a possible issue, but how likely is it that this part would be the problem?:

http://www.oembimmerparts.com/produc...933-934e9x.htm

I've seen the tension strut bushings make noise on some BMW's, even when they don't show any wear. The ones I've seen were due to something inside the bushing flexing and making a "tick" sound.

As for that sway bar link, the ones I've seen fail will cause a rattle sound while driving down a slightly bumpy road. Should be pretty easy to grab them and check for excessive play. Big difference between a bad one and a normal one.

[lenhartjames]

Originally Posted by BMWM.D.

I've seen the tension strut bushings make noise on some BMW's, even when they don't show any wear. The ones I've seen were due to something inside the bushing flexing and making a "tick" sound.

As for that sway bar link, the ones I've seen fail will cause a rattle sound while driving down a slightly bumpy road. Should be pretty easy to grab them and check for excessive play. Big difference between a bad one and a normal one.

thanks for the tip. Gonna check it out later today. See what's loose and what doesnt look normal.

[lenhartjames]

I took the shield off the bottom today and checked everything for signs of wear on the control arms, end links, strut tension arm, etc...

There was minor wear on the lower control arms but nothing to cause a click sound.

My problem seems to be one of the following:

Loose bolts on the sway bar. Tightened them down.

Or an old screw driver that was sitting in the side of the shield. I really think it was the screw driver. I've only had the car for 3 weeks. So I was unaware. Whoever did work last must have forgot their tools O_o

I'll post back if the sound comes back. But my suggestion is to check lose bolts if your bushings appear to be normal.

[MJ777LR]

Wow, I haven't checked back here in a while. For those interested, the hunch my indy and I had turned out to be right. It was a couple of loose bolts somewhere on the front end. They retorqued every bolt to spec, and that fixed the noise I was hearing. In fact, the car seemed 'tighter' after that. So, yes, lenhartjames is correct above in suggesting to check for loose bolts as a possible cause of the suspension noises you might be having, assuming all control arms and bushings, etc, are in good shape or have just been replaced.

[casmako]

Thank you for coming back to post that.

I had mine serviced and they cleared it...still happening!

[gunnerxq]

Originally Posted by Chefcg1

I have the same issue, but my click only happens when backing up and turning to the right while backing. I did have the alignment done recently.

Did you ever find out the problem? Mine does that backing out of my driveway turining to the right. There is a slight ledge and it's always the front passenger wheel that makes the noise. But only backing out with the wheel turned.

[Bmwboy219]

I am having the same issue 2012 335i n55 I had wear on bushing struts and control arm had all that replaced but I am still getting the issue I got the car last month smooth ride but that rattle is Fxckn driving me crazy at the red lights same when reversing and turning my wheel

[robygomez]

Originally Posted by Bmwboy219

I am having the same issue 2012 335i n55 I had wear on bushing struts and control arm had all that replaced but I am still getting the issue I got the car last month smooth ride but that rattle is Fxckn driving me crazy at the red lights same when reversing and turning my wheel

My problem happens only in cold weather when temperature is below 53 ºF, but when the car heats up it totally disappears, let my add a video so it is more clear.
Will appreciate any input in the matter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7JuCCTDzww

[ritzzzzzwik]

Originally Posted by robygomez

My problem happens only in cold weather when temperature is below 53 ºF, but when the car heats up it totally disappears, let my add a video so it is more clear.
Will appreciate any input in the matter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7JuCCTDzww

Strut hat. Quick way to test- pop the plastic caps on your strut tower, and spray a healthy dose on silicone/WD40. If the noise disappears its most likely that.
9/10 times its strut tower hat. Its rubber and it degrades over time and heat/cold cycles.

[robygomez]

Originally Posted by ritzzzzzwik

Strut hat. Quick way to test- pop the plastic caps on your strut tower, and spray a healthy dose on silicone/WD40. If the noise disappears its most likely that.
9/10 times its strut tower hat. Its rubber and it degrades over time and heat/cold cycles.

Thank you for your quick feedback,

If by strut tower hat you mean shock absorber mount, it's important to let you know that they have been replaced recently along with the struts. Please excuse my english but it's not my native language.

I'll take it to the shop and keep you posted.

GREETINGS.

[ritzzzzzwik]

Originally Posted by robygomez

Thank you for your quick feedback,

If by strut tower hat you mean shock absorber mount, it's important to let you know that they have been replaced recently along with the struts. Please excuse my english but it's not my native language.

I'll take it to the shop and keep you posted.

GREETINGS.

hmm, try this. I did have this issue one winter. I sprayed some silicone and its been good since
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH8caDH_uE

[robygomez]

Originally Posted by ritzzzzzwik

hmm, try this. I did have this issue one winter. I sprayed some silicone and its been good since
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRH8caDH_uE

Thank you ritzz,
I´ve already done that last year, I have that video in my Youtube favorite list, unfortunately that didn´t fix my problem, but thank you anyway.

[Faredo]

Have any of you "same problem" guys tried jacking your car up and looking? this can be extremely dangerous to just back burner as random noise. Last time i heard this, i jacked up the from end and started tugging on the wheel in question. Turned out my steering endlink was loose and nearly fell out. imagine no steering at 70+mph.
get off your ass and JUST LOOK!

[robygomez]

Originally Posted by Faredo

Have any of you "same problem" guys tried jacking your car up and looking? this can be extremely dangerous to just back burner as random noise. Last time i heard this, i jacked up the from end and started tugging on the wheel in question. Turned out my steering endlink was loose and nearly fell out. imagine no steering at 70+mph.
get off your ass and JUST LOOK!

Faredo,

Thank you for the strong advice, I totally agree with you but I have already taken it twice to 2 different shops and they have told me that the suspenssion and the steering looks ok, the problem is that the noise happens only when it´s cold so I had to wait for the right weather to record the noise and send it to the shop.

So today I have an appointment and the car is going to stay all night at the shop so they can check it early in the morning when it´s cold.

GREETINGS

[robygomez]

So I took my car for the third time to the shop and they ratify that it has no suspenssion issues the problem might be related with the hydraulic steering box but they don't service that part.

So gotta find a shop that would be an specialist on that part, so problem not solve yet.