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thomas135 · 11-03-2011, 02:05 AM

Hi,

My 135i has developed a strange sound coming from the engine bay. It sounds like a up and down squeaking sound. I've had a listen and with the bonnet up, I can't seem to figure out where it is coming from, possibly somewhere on the drivers side down low. It doesn't seem to be weather, or engine temperature dependent and started of intermittently but now happens all the time. The car has just ticked over to 2,000km. It is loud enough that I can hear it clearly inside the car when stopped at the lights with all windows up, and is obviously louder when outside of the car.

I have taken it into the dealer, and they had a listen. I was told that they didn't know what it was and that 'hopefully it should go away'. I have have booked it in to have it looked at, but they are unable to look at it for over 3 weeks (very annoying since I've only had the car for a week!).

Has anyone experienced anything similar, as it is driving me crazy!

Cheers,
Thomas

BBK · 11-03-2011, 02:11 AM

I have noticed a squeaking sound, but only when I turn the engine off, or when I have just pressed the accelerator. Sounds like a different issue to yours though.

I have been told it is my downpipes vibrating on a panel and only happens at certain frequencies...

Sorry I can't offer any other help!

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 02:31 AM

Sounds like something rubbing? Or like a fan belt squeeeel?

Remember there's not a lot of room down there. I've heard of people rubbing their way through aircon pipes!

Jeef Beef · 11-03-2011, 02:36 AM

Might be a belt of some sort

thomas135 · 11-03-2011, 02:38 AM

Thanks for the quick replies!
It sounds like a belt — was just wondering if it was something common, that could give me a little peace of mind for the next three weeks.

TimMc · 11-03-2011, 05:32 PM

Mice?

Ian///M · 11-03-2011, 05:52 PM

Mice caught in belts?

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Mice caught in belts?

are you suggesting the mice escaped from the wheel that drives the 1er?

Ian///M · 11-03-2011, 06:55 PM

Australian spec uses possums, not mice

xrooster · 11-03-2011, 08:37 PM

no idea what the noise is, but to wait three weeks is B.S. park it in the driveway & demand they look at it.unless it is not a big concern to you.

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Australian spec uses possums, not mice

I'll pay that

I guess the mice can't get around running in the opposite direction!

pcockley · 11-03-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xrooster

no idea what the noise is, but to wait three weeks is B.S. park it in the driveway & demand they look at it.unless it is not a big concern to you.

any foreign noise is never a good thing imho

11-03-2011, 02:05 AM	#1
thomas135 Enlisted Member Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Squeaking Sound Hi, My 135i has developed a strange sound coming from the engine bay. It sounds like a up and down squeaking sound. I've had a listen and with the bonnet up, I can't seem to figure out where it is coming from, possibly somewhere on the drivers side down low. It doesn't seem to be weather, or engine temperature dependent and started of intermittently but now happens all the time. The car has just ticked over to 2,000km. It is loud enough that I can hear it clearly inside the car when stopped at the lights with all windows up, and is obviously louder when outside of the car. I have taken it into the dealer, and they had a listen. I was told that they didn't know what it was and that 'hopefully it should go away'. I have have booked it in to have it looked at, but they are unable to look at it for over 3 weeks (very annoying since I've only had the car for a week!). Has anyone experienced anything similar, as it is driving me crazy! Cheers, Thomas
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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,023 iTrader: (0)	Might be a belt of some sort __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| AR Catless DPs \| BMW PE \| ER CP \| HKS BOV \| BMW SSK \| KW V1 coilovers \| Dunlop Direzza Star Specs \| GTC-CX Matte Black 18" \| GP Thunder 7500K \| Kerscher CF Lip

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Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,609 iTrader: (0)	Mice caught in belts? __________________ BMW 1M VO - Cobb + PTF e-Tune, Remus muffler, MadDads midpipes, ETS 5" FMIC, ER CP, TurboSmart PB DV's, CDV, OCC, Michelin PSS

11-03-2011, 06:55 PM	#9
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,609 iTrader: (0)	Australian spec uses possums, not mice __________________ BMW 1M VO - Cobb + PTF e-Tune, Remus muffler, MadDads midpipes, ETS 5" FMIC, ER CP, TurboSmart PB DV's, CDV, OCC, Michelin PSS

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11-03-2011, 02:11 AM	#2
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	I have noticed a squeaking sound, but only when I turn the engine off, or when I have just pressed the accelerator. Sounds like a different issue to yours though. I have been told it is my downpipes vibrating on a panel and only happens at certain frequencies... Sorry I can't offer any other help!

11-03-2011, 02:31 AM	#3
pcockley Banned Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sydney Posts: 1,733 iTrader: (1)	Sounds like something rubbing? Or like a fan belt squeeeel? Remember there's not a lot of room down there. I've heard of people rubbing their way through aircon pipes!

11-03-2011, 02:38 AM	#5
thomas135 Enlisted Member Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the quick replies! It sounds like a belt — was just wondering if it was something common, that could give me a little peace of mind for the next three weeks.

11-03-2011, 05:32 PM	#6
TimMc Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i SCT N54 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,825 iTrader: (0)	Mice?

11-03-2011, 08:37 PM	#10
xrooster New Member Drives: 09 135i black Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: inverell nsw Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	no idea what the noise is, but to wait three weeks is B.S. park it in the driveway & demand they look at it.unless it is not a big concern to you.