E90 shaking at idle...

egtlover74 · 08-02-2005, 08:55 AM

I have noticed while warm ups whole car seems to be shaking at regular intervals. It only does that on warm ups and it feels like someone is shaking the whole car. Having gone thru 5 japanese cars I never had this feeling before. Is it normal, like american cars shaking at idle?

spydrz · 08-02-2005, 11:25 AM

Mine does it too. The dealer claims it's normal. I've never had any BMW do this, not even my very used old E30 318i. My last 3-liter BMW was the X, and it never did that at all--even with 45k on the clock.

Broken1 · 08-02-2005, 11:30 AM

I don't think it's normal. I drive a diesel which is a naturally shakey car and my car is solid as a rock, even when ice cold.

I've never heard of a BMW shaking when cold (apart from ones made 10+ years ago)

egtlover74 · 08-02-2005, 12:27 PM

You have to stay absolutely still to notice the little shake but it is noticeble. Anyone else with same problem?

NaTuReB0Y · 08-02-2005, 12:31 PM

I've noticed it too......car is less than a month old...

onesixeight · 08-02-2005, 01:09 PM

Mine shakes a bit too...

This has been the case with some of the recent BMWs. Both my E66 745Li has really bad idle problems, even after many attempts to correct and a gazillion software updates!

andylee97 · 08-02-2005, 01:11 PM

I also feel the shakes. if you park in a garage and you roll the windows down, then start the car. I can hear and feel wierd noises. what is wrong and how can we fix this.

egtlover74 · 08-02-2005, 01:14 PM

Hmmm....has bimmer ever been like this before? It is my first bmw and I do not know if it was like this on previous cars. Anyone with e46 or e30 had same problems?

jiggax23 · 08-02-2005, 01:31 PM

mines does it too, as this is my first bmw, i just thought it was normal

DEAN325i · 08-02-2005, 02:21 PM

yeah ive noticed that also! my first bimmer. only couple weeks old

06alpine325icm · 08-02-2005, 02:38 PM

hmm i havent had that problem???

a burrito · 08-02-2005, 02:52 PM

everyone should have this problem, more less it is not a problem. it's completely normal imo. the e46 or e30 wont do it because there either not using the 6 speed tranny or they dont have the kind of software bmw is using now. i figure its normal because my dads 645, x5 4.8is, x5 4.4i all do it only when it has been sitting overnight. plus, they all have a 6 speed transmission and have the newest software available to their models. the symptoms are that the rpms bounce up and down and the car shakes untill its pretty much warmed up. not completely sure though, its what i assume. any other thoughts?

Broken1 · 08-02-2005, 04:00 PM

Could it perhaps be something with the US software?

I am going to look very carefully tomorrow at my car and see.
Any one outside the US experiencing this?

F32Fleet · 08-02-2005, 04:22 PM

Some I6's for the E46 had idle issues. Bad CAM or MAF sensors I believe.

David328M-Sport · 08-02-2005, 08:16 PM

I saw your post before I started my day. I actually noticed that the car was very still after start up since I took delivery last Saturday. I have not experienced this problem at all but made doubly sure to check it out this morning.

No shakes at all. Very quiet and ready to go. I never experienced this with either my old e36 and e46. I expect that you too should not have to put up with it either.

It seems that the US software update next month is supposedly going to address a very large number if issues. I certainly hope that it does because there seems to be quite a few issues to be dealt with.

I hope that you guys find the cause of the problem quickly.

rocky20nm · 08-02-2005, 09:15 PM

I also noticed that when I start the car, the idling is irregular and the car does feel like that it is shaky. I wonder if the issue is with my car or everyone who has e90.

Broken1 · 08-03-2005, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rocky20nm

I also noticed that when I start the car, the idling is irregular and the car does feel like that it is shaky. I wonder if the issue is with my car or everyone who has e90.

For the moment, I'm going to say it's a US problem only.

David in Australia and me in South Africa (who both get cars from the Rosslyn Plant

(and most likely have the same, or very similar software) don't have it.

Lets hope the september software update will fix it?

paullo · 08-03-2005, 01:34 AM

Same problem in Canada too! Only happened once so far, at about 950kms. Thought it was odd, but it seemed to sort itself out and hasn't repeated itself since.

Anyone else in Canada have the shakes?...

David328M-Sport · 08-03-2005, 02:03 AM

Yes, mine was built in Factory "N" in May 2005.
Must be the "N" factor

Psycho3 · 08-13-2005, 01:29 AM

Yeah~ Mine shake like it's gonna stall.
This is first time it's happend.
I'm gonna examine tomorrow morning again.
I hope this problem doesn't persist....

Ed_330i · 08-13-2005, 02:05 AM

well, mine doesnt shake, but the rpms go up and down for alittle nothing more than 1400 thou.

i thought this was just engine management systems doing their job?

jhbodle · 08-13-2005, 04:45 AM

My UK spec 325i is rock solid at idle

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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I don't think it's normal. I drive a diesel which is a naturally shakey car and my car is solid as a rock, even when ice cold. I've never heard of a BMW shaking when cold (apart from ones made 10+ years ago)
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egtlover74 Photographer 40 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	You have to stay absolutely still to notice the little shake but it is noticeble. Anyone else with same problem?
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onesixeight Captain 102 Rep 614 Posts Drives: F82 M4/i8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3)	Mine shakes a bit too... This has been the case with some of the recent BMWs. Both my E66 745Li has really bad idle problems, even after many attempts to correct and a gazillion software updates!
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andylee97 say no to drugs 18 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NoVa fairfax iTrader: (3)	I also feel the shakes. if you park in a garage and you roll the windows down, then start the car. I can hear and feel wierd noises. what is wrong and how can we fix this.
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egtlover74 Photographer 40 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Hmmm....has bimmer ever been like this before? It is my first bmw and I do not know if it was like this on previous cars. Anyone with e46 or e30 had same problems?
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08-02-2005, 01:31 PM	#9
jiggax23 Private First Class 9 Rep 169 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: so. california iTrader: (0)	mines does it too, as this is my first bmw, i just thought it was normal
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DEAN325i LTBMW 106 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 E90 325i [0.00]	yeah ive noticed that also! my first bimmer. only couple weeks old __________________ tuned by LTBMW
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06alpine325icm Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2006 alpine white Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	hmm i havent had that problem???
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a burrito Lieutenant Colonel 56 Rep 1,962 Posts Drives: Urus, 958.2 TTS, 997 S Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	everyone should have this problem, more less it is not a problem. it's completely normal imo. the e46 or e30 wont do it because there either not using the 6 speed tranny or they dont have the kind of software bmw is using now. i figure its normal because my dads 645, x5 4.8is, x5 4.4i all do it only when it has been sitting overnight. plus, they all have a 6 speed transmission and have the newest software available to their models. the symptoms are that the rpms bounce up and down and the car shakes untill its pretty much warmed up. not completely sure though, its what i assume. any other thoughts?
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Could it perhaps be something with the US software? I am going to look very carefully tomorrow at my car and see. Any one outside the US experiencing this?
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08-02-2005, 04:22 PM	#14
F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3566 Rep 10,344 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Some I6's for the E46 had idle issues. Bad CAM or MAF sensors I believe.
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08-02-2005, 08:16 PM	#15
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	I saw your post before I started my day. I actually noticed that the car was very still after start up since I took delivery last Saturday. I have not experienced this problem at all but made doubly sure to check it out this morning. No shakes at all. Very quiet and ready to go. I never experienced this with either my old e36 and e46. I expect that you too should not have to put up with it either. It seems that the US software update next month is supposedly going to address a very large number if issues. I certainly hope that it does because there seems to be quite a few issues to be dealt with. I hope that you guys find the cause of the problem quickly. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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rocky20nm Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	I also noticed that when I start the car, the idling is irregular and the car does feel like that it is shaky. I wonder if the issue is with my car or everyone who has e90.
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paullo Captain 27 Rep 686 Posts Drives: ThreeThreeFive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Same problem in Canada too! Only happened once so far, at about 950kms. Thought it was odd, but it seemed to sort itself out and hasn't repeated itself since. Anyone else in Canada have the shakes?...
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Yes, mine was built in Factory "N" in May 2005. Must be the "N" factor __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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Psycho3 Private 10 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Alpine White 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yeah~ Mine shake like it's gonna stall. This is first time it's happend. I'm gonna examine tomorrow morning again. I hope this problem doesn't persist....
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Ed_330i Lieutenant 58 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	well, mine doesnt shake, but the rpms go up and down for alittle nothing more than 1400 thou. i thought this was just engine management systems doing their job?
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jhbodle Captain 142 Rep 897 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i M-Spo ... [0.00] 2005 E90 325i SE (E ... [0.00]	My UK spec 325i is rock solid at idle
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