[NoKids]

when i sit in my car or get out of it i hear this squeaking sound coming from the suspension. 27,000 km's on this car, 16 months old. is it rust? salt? i have a service appointment in a month, should i wait a month or take care of it right away?

the video is not my car thank god, just to give you an idea of what the sound is like. (my squeak is not so bad).

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[MMOTION]

wow thats horrible. the squeaks i got on my lexus after swapping bushings to polyurethane wasn't even as bad as that. if it was my car, i'd definitely bring it to the dealer (if still under warranty) or my mechanic to check it out.

[SGxi]

Apparently some cars has rattling/squeaking issues, solution is to replace some of the bushings on the car.

[john0213]

that makes it a hooker vehicle, reminds me of GTA III when you can get hooker with your car.... LOL

[ehhhwik]

Originally Posted by john0213

that makes it a hooker vehicle, reminds me of GTA III when you can get hooker with your car.... LOL

ROFL, i was thinking the same thing

back to the OP, i think its the bushings as well as other members are having similar type issues with their suspension, are you lowered on aftermarket suspension or stock?

[E90PC]

Wow horrible squeaking sound!!!!

[Mach@M-Force_Design]

Sounds like you need your ball joints need to be replaced, also check the springs

[nospleeny]

I don't have squeeking in my suspension, but I presume the "hissing" sound when the shock compresses is normal when I hit a bump???

[ctgazer]

Originally Posted by nospleeny

I don't have squeeking in my suspension, but I presume the "hissing" sound when the shock compresses is normal when I hit a bump???

yea i think thats the oil being squished..

[Arsevader]

Manual gearbox? Sounds to me like your handbrake.

Try it without the handbrake engaged.

[NoKids]

Originally Posted by ehhhwik

back to the OP, i think its the bushings as well as other members are having similar type issues with their suspension, are you lowered on aftermarket suspension or stock?

stock, no mods. i will get dealership to look at it soon.

[selmar]

Had the same problem. In the rear it's usually the hand brake. In the front it was "dry bushings". They lubricated them and the front have been good since.

[NoKids]

YES it is the hand break making this disturbing noise. Is this covered under warranty? cuz my hand break is weak as hell. I sometimes take off with the handbreak on, and it does nothing to slow me down.

I left my car all day at the dealership for them to change my tires and look at the squeaking sound. I can't believe they didn't check the handbreak to fix the damn noise! Unless this is not covered under warranty and they ignored it on purpose. fakk !~~!~#@

[zuluZero]

Originally Posted by NoKids

YES it is the hand break making this disturbing noise. Is this covered under warranty? cuz my hand break is weak as hell. I sometimes take off with the handbreak on, and it does nothing to slow me down.

I left my car all day at the dealership for them to change my tires and look at the squeaking sound. I can't believe they didn't check the handbreak to fix the damn noise! Unless this is not covered under warranty and they ignored it on purpose. fakk !~~!~#@

+1 My handbrake is rather weak (I have to apply it as far as it will go to have any hold), and squeaks.

[Oulixes]

Originally Posted by selmar

Had the same problem. In the rear it's usually the hand brake. In the front it was "dry bushings". They lubricated them and the front have been good since.

+1

[munich2007]

I have this issue aswell...i will try it with out handbrake engaged...please give us the low down after you take it to the dealer.

[NoKids]

Originally Posted by gsandha99

I have this issue aswell...i will try it with out handbrake engaged...please give us the low down after you take it to the dealer.

update: it's not covered under warranty, it's wear and tear like brake pads. They say there is no 'lubrication' they can put on the hand brake without taking the whole thing out, and the problem will come back. blah blah blah blah blah blah. they say it's a common problem.

they = John Wijenayake (might as well throw him under the bus)
Service Advisor j.wijenayake@elitebmw.com
Tel: (613) 749-7700x2235
Fax: (613) 749-7181

[addicted2bmw]

Take it to Otto's and see what they say.

I had a discolored xenon headlight and Elite did not want to change it under warranty and said it would cost ME $233 for the bulb and $106 to change it. I went to Otto's to see what they would say and they changed it under warranty without giving me a hard time whatsoever.

It's worth a shot. I dealt with Sadia (service advisor) at Otto's...

Originally Posted by NoKids

update: it's not covered under warranty, it's wear and tear like brake pads. They say there is no 'lubrication' they can put on the hand brake without taking the whole thing out, and the problem will come back. blah blah blah blah blah blah. they say it's a common problem.

they = John Wijenayake (might as well throw him under the bus)
Service Advisor j.wijenayake@elitebmw.com
Tel: (613) 749-7700x2235
Fax: (613) 749-7181

[fizzerd]

[QUOTE=NoKids;4772989]when i sit in my car or get out of it i hear this squeaking sound coming from the suspension. 27,000 km's on this car, 16 months old. is it rust? salt? i have a service appointment in a month, should i wait a month or take care of it right away?

the video is not my car thank god, just to give you an idea of what the sound is like. (my squeak is not so bad).

I am getting the same squeak but its not that bad. Let me know what happens at Ottos. I went to speak with Ottos abt the wheel finish and the guy said its all covered in a lease and if I want to buy the car then I should call them again abt it.

[fizzerd]

Originally Posted by addicted2bmw

Take it to Otto's and see what they say.

I had a discolored xenon headlight and Elite did not want to change it under warranty and said it would cost ME $233 for the bulb and $106 to change it. I went to Otto's to see what they would say and they changed it under warranty without giving me a hard time whatsoever.

It's worth a shot. I dealt with Sadia (service advisor) at Otto's...

I went to John at Elite abt my window rattles and he told me its not covered what not. According to him these things are not covered after first year. Then called Sadia at Ottos and she said " I imagine its covered" but I was hesitant as I dont want to pay $300 for couple of rattles in case its not covered as my car is abt 2 years and 35k old.

[NoKids]

on the e46 forum, one poster's cure was to drive 5-10 km's per hour with the handbrake engaged to get rid of the dust. i just may be crazy enough to try this today. i'll let you know how it goes.

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motha fugger, it really works! noise is significantly reduced.