e90 engin vibration @ idle

jlr · 11-14-2005, 02:08 PM

I have a 2006 330i. When at idle there is a small amount of vibration in the steering wheel. When I tun on the AC the Vibration goes away.
Is this normal?

Xens · 11-14-2005, 02:26 PM

Yup, think of it as a massage.

tiga901 · 11-14-2005, 02:45 PM

For one reason or another, the idling RPM was set really low. When you turn o your airconditioning, the RPM idle is adjusted higher to compensate for the load hence the decrease in vibration.....wonder if you could ask the dealer to raise the idle RPM.

northerncalguy · 11-14-2005, 06:23 PM

What is the factory/default idle? My 325i is just a bit under 500 RPM and I haven't noticed much vibration. I am at ~1200 miles now.

IDENTITY_MOTORSPORTS · 11-14-2005, 09:45 PM

hmm... mine idles at 600. what is the factory idle setting?

r3amir · 11-14-2005, 09:56 PM

Mine idles at about 600RPM, no vibration for me, may be the weather is not so cold here

David328M-Sport · 11-14-2005, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by northerncalguy

What is the factory/default idle? My 325i is just a bit under 500 RPM and I haven't noticed much vibration. I am at ~1200 miles now.

WOW!!! That's low. There was a thread about this some time ago and the majority had 550rpm, just like mine and I get 600rpm with A/C on.

So your idling is vibration free? If so and you dont have a problem then great. Maybe this is good that we are re starting such a thread, although my iding speed hasnt changed at all since day 1 and I dont expect it to either. Its VERY nice at idle speed by the way.

Maybe the autos idle a bit higher than manuals.

northerncalguy · 11-14-2005, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by northerncalguy

What is the factory/default idle? My 325i is just a bit under 500 RPM and I haven't noticed much vibration. I am at ~1200 miles now.

OK, I am an idiot...I meant to say a bit OVER 500 rpm, not under. But still no heavy vibrations.

tiga901 · 11-15-2005, 08:35 AM

Mine is about 600-650 or so, slight vibration that I consider normal....

fdc · 11-15-2005, 08:38 AM

Mine is at 600 with a very nice vibration ....

e90driver · 11-15-2005, 08:45 AM

Mine is about 550 and I feel very little if any vibration from the steering wheel with the ac on or off.

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jlr Enlisted Member 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2006 33i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	e90 engin vibration @ idle I have a 2006 330i. When at idle there is a small amount of vibration in the steering wheel. When I tun on the AC the Vibration goes away. Is this normal?
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Xens Eh 143 Rep 653 Posts Drives: Is Turbo'd Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [5.00]	Yup, think of it as a massage.
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tiga901 Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 244 Posts Drives: e90 330i, mt pp sp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Millbrae, CA iTrader: (0)	For one reason or another, the idling RPM was set really low. When you turn o your airconditioning, the RPM idle is adjusted higher to compensate for the load hence the decrease in vibration.....wonder if you could ask the dealer to raise the idle RPM.
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northerncalguy Throw your hands in the air, if you's a true playa. 81 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2014 435i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	What is the factory/default idle? My 325i is just a bit under 500 RPM and I haven't noticed much vibration. I am at ~1200 miles now. __________________
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IDENTITY_MOTORSPORTS Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 244 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV. iTrader: (0)	hmm... mine idles at 600. what is the factory idle setting?
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r3amir Lieutenant 93 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2023 X2 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Mine idles at about 600RPM, no vibration for me, may be the weather is not so cold here __________________ 2018 540i Mineral White/ Cognac 2015 435i GC Midnight Blue Metallic, Saddle Brown 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather 2006 325i Arctic Metallic
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11-15-2005, 08:35 AM	#9
tiga901 Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 244 Posts Drives: e90 330i, mt pp sp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Millbrae, CA iTrader: (0)	Mine is about 600-650 or so, slight vibration that I consider normal....
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fdc Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Mine is at 600 with a very nice vibration .... __________________ 325xi, leather. Departure: Bremerhaven Sept 28, 2005 Vessel: Franconia K-line (http://www.kline.com/PCC-RoRo/schedu...ticshuttle.asp) Arrived at the Port of Charleston at 04:40 on Oct. 10, 2005 Arrived At VPC: 10/11/05 Left the VPC: 10/14/05 3:40pm Arrived at the Dealer: 10/15/05 3:00pm Delivery: 10/18/05 10:00 am
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11-15-2005, 08:45 AM	#11
e90driver Lieutenant 19 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Mine is about 550 and I feel very little if any vibration from the steering wheel with the ac on or off. __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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