[gorr]

Hi there.
I have a e90 320i and last days i start to hear an anoying noise from the dashboard. More from the left side where the stearing wheel is.
I can't figure it out what it is or where the noise come from.

Please if someone of you had the same or similar issue i need to tnow how it was solved.
The noise driving me mad.
It souds like some plastic noise or something like that.

[mbrodie121]

I had a similar problem on my E92 - it was the plastic housing by the rear view mirror - at fist i thought it was behind my iDrive screen. It may not be the same problem but its worth a check.

[hitster]

[1smooth6]

Originally Posted by hitster

Back in 1991 I had a Acura Legend Coupe that had a squeak/clunk in the back seat area. I removed the entire interior trying to find it. Turned out to be a defective rear shock/strut and was replaced by the dealer under warranty. The SA gave me the strangest look when I finally brought it in. "Uhh sir, why did you disassemble your interior?" he said.

[mJ335]

Is it like a rattling noise? I think I hear it too these days.. grr

[johnnydad]

Any more characteristics noted?

Have you tried pushing firmly on the dash top, instrument binnacle, changing the steering wheel position etc? Is it more in hot or cold weather or when you have cold or hot air coming through the vents? etc. Is it there all the time?

[drwtsn32]

I have an annoying sound coming from what I believe is behind the steering column. When I turn, I can hear something rolling. If I turn the other way it rolls back the other direction. Annoying as hell.

I noticed soon after taking the car in for service... I wonder if the service tech dropped something somewhere. I never put stuff on the dash, nor do I stick stuff in the vents. I have no idea how to find the noise....

[fdriller9]

Originally Posted by drwtsn32

I have an annoying sound coming from what I believe is behind the steering column. When I turn, I can hear something rolling. If I turn the other way it rolls back the other direction. Annoying as hell.

I noticed soon after taking the car in for service... I wonder if the service tech dropped something somewhere. I never put stuff on the dash, nor do I stick stuff in the vents. I have no idea how to find the noise....

Had my steering rack lubricated by the dealer because it was squeaking. I don't know if you have the same problem but ask your dealer to lube that area. Might get rid of your "rolling" problem.

[drwtsn32]

Originally Posted by *********

Had my steering rack lubricated by the dealer because it was squeaking. I don't know if you have the same problem but ask your dealer to lube that area. Might get rid of your "rolling" problem.

Mine definitely sounds like some object rolling inside the dash. I can jerk the wheel back and forth and hear it roll around. It doesn't happen only while the wheel is being moved.

[Luongo]

Most likely the instrument gauge cluster. My E90 had some serious squeak. Try holding down on the top part of the instrument gauge cluster and see if the noise stops. Undo the torx screw and tip the whole gauge cluster down and put some padding to dampen the noise. Good luck!

[steph59]

Originally Posted by drwtsn32

Mine definitely sounds like some object rolling inside the dash. I can jerk the wheel back and forth and hear it roll around. It doesn't happen only while the wheel is being moved.

Hello,
I have the exact same noise within my 335D (2007).
Did you get it sorted out ?
Thanks

[steph59]

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by steph59

Hello,
I have the exact same noise within my 335D (2007).
Did you get it sorted out ?
Thanks

I had an annoying noise like that in my '07 e92 and it turned out that a ball bearing in my visor mirror fell off and would roll from side to side in the visor when turning. If my windows were down, it sounded like it was coming from the dash. With them closed, it sounded like it was something in the sunroof. Flip your visor down and hit it and see if there's any noise in there, it's worth a shot.

[Matt C]

Hi all. I have a 2006 320D and I have this exact same rattle. Something plastic is rolling left to right when going round a corner (does not go back and forth). Very annoying now. Ruining the BM experience completely.

Anyone had any joy?? I have the glove box, cupholders, radio, climate controls, fan all out and it is still there (slightly louder too).

Help needed!!!

[mike3000fl]

everyone with this rolling sound should go under the hood, remove the microfilter cowl (6 screws), take a peek inside the two ducts and see if there is a screw or something rolling around in there.

[Matt C]

Originally Posted by mike3000fl

everyone with this rolling sound should go under the hood, remove the microfilter cowl (6 screws), take a peek inside the two ducts and see if there is a screw or something rolling around in there.

Tried that.... Nothing there. I think it is inside the air distribution system in the middle behind the ac controls. No idea how to get in there though!

[GaryS]

Originally Posted by gorr

Hi there.
I have a e90 320i and last days i start to hear an anoying noise from the dashboard. More from the left side where the stearing wheel is.
I can't figure it out what it is or where the noise come from.

Please if someone of you had the same or similar issue i need to tnow how it was solved.
The noise driving me mad.
It souds like some plastic noise or something like that.

If you mean a buzzing rattle over bumps, try gripping the cruise control stalk and see if that makes it stop. The dealer replaced my cruise control, and the 328i loaner they gave me while I waited had the same cruise control rattle.

[Matt C]

Originally Posted by Matt C

Tried that.... Nothing there. I think it is inside the air distribution system in the middle behind the ac controls. No idea how to get in there though!

Had another look... I think its coming from inside the IHKA unit, but looking in the side through the flap I can't see or feel anything (although not sure if I can see much).

Anyone know how to get the IHKA out or apart in situ?

[gorr]

....oh,...and i put a small piece of rubber between the dash and the windshield and the noise was killed. The rubber is not visible but it helped.

[granadablanca]

Originally Posted by gorr

Hi there.
I have a e90 320i and last days i start to hear an anoying noise from the dashboard. More from the left side where the stearing wheel is.
I can't figure it out what it is or where the noise come from.

Please if someone of you had the same or similar issue i need to tnow how it was solved.
The noise driving me mad.
It souds like some plastic noise or something like that.

At the very bottom of the dash (directly below the ac, stereo, disc drives, etc.) there's a plastic panel on the bottom that creaked HORRIBLY for me, it's sort of above the ash tray in that little gap there. If you stick your fingers in there (again, in the gap kinda where the dash meets the tunnel) and apply upward pressure to that plastic piece that creates the "bottom" of the dash, particularly to the back corners of it, the noise may go away.

If that's your culprit, some well-placed felt tape will do the job. Sounded a little like how you describe yours. Took me weeks of frustration to find that one.

Hope that helps...

Dave

[gorr]

Thanks. I will try this one too.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Old thread but I also have the same left to right noise... if I swerve when driving I can hear something slide around. I thought it was screws stuck on the underpannel or something but no... anyone found solution.