'09 135 clicking noise

skiguy1981 · 02-02-2009, 01:44 PM

When I turn my car on or turn it off there is a clicking noise on the drivers side rear end. It just clicks twice and then thats it but it is every time I turn the car on or when I turn it off.

I can only hear it when the door is open or if i'm outside the car not when i'm in the car.

Has anyone had this happen?

Thanks.

Monaco35Dream · 02-02-2009, 01:57 PM

manual or auto? i know in my 6MT, if it's left in neutral when you shut the car off, there is a noise similar to yours...if so it's not a big deal

skiguy1981 · 02-02-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Monaco35Dream

manual or auto? i know in my 6MT, if it's left in neutral when you shut the car off, there is a noise similar to yours...if so it's not a big deal

exactly mine is also a manual and it is only when i leave it in neutral. So it isn't a big deal? Thank god

jeremyc74 · 02-02-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by skiguy1981

When I turn my car on or turn it off there is a clicking noise on the drivers side rear end. It just clicks twice and then thats it but it is every time I turn the car on or when I turn it off.

I can only hear it when the door is open or if i'm outside the car not when i'm in the car.

Has anyone had this happen?

Thanks.

The may just be the exhaust flap opening up. I'm pretty sure it defaults to the open position, and is pulled closed by vacuum. You're probably just hearing it close after the vacuum is lost. Just a guess though. These cars make a lot of funny noises, both when they're running and right after you've stopped.

john970 · 02-03-2009, 03:14 PM

It's the exhaust flap, it is used to close one of the tailpipes to comply with idle noise requirements. You'll hear two clanks on a cold engine - one right after startup closing it, and another opening it again when the engine warms up. If it bothers you search for golf tee mod, it is a pretty useless feature.

oneintheory · 02-03-2009, 04:19 PM

Yep...golf tee mod will fix that issue, and it'll make your exhaust sound better, too.
Search the mod, then use a pair of zip ties instead of a golf tee.

Monterra · 03-13-2009, 06:10 PM

Phew, first day- had jitters, actually asked the dealer about it this morning- waste of breath- thanks guys...

Chewyjr15 · 03-13-2009, 08:42 PM

+1 on the lots of funny noises you could make a song with all the wierd sounds my car makes...

02-02-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
skiguy1981 Mike is cool 38 Rep 160 Posts Drives: White '09 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Naperville, IL iTrader: (0)	'09 135 clicking noise When I turn my car on or turn it off there is a clicking noise on the drivers side rear end. It just clicks twice and then thats it but it is every time I turn the car on or when I turn it off. I can only hear it when the door is open or if i'm outside the car not when i'm in the car. Has anyone had this happen? Thanks.
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02-02-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	manual or auto? i know in my 6MT, if it's left in neutral when you shut the car off, there is a noise similar to yours...if so it's not a big deal
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john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	It's the exhaust flap, it is used to close one of the tailpipes to comply with idle noise requirements. You'll hear two clanks on a cold engine - one right after startup closing it, and another opening it again when the engine warms up. If it bothers you search for golf tee mod, it is a pretty useless feature.
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oneintheory no longer a BMW owner 152 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 Ford Edge Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Suffolk/Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (0)	Yep...golf tee mod will fix that issue, and it'll make your exhaust sound better, too. Search the mod, then use a pair of zip ties instead of a golf tee.
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03-13-2009, 06:10 PM	#7
Monterra Captain 17 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 15 X1 msport sdrive28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: HVNY iTrader: (0)	Phew, first day- had jitters, actually asked the dealer about it this morning- waste of breath- thanks guys...
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03-13-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
Chewyjr15 1 addict and proud! 42 Rep 570 Posts Drives: jb 135 on order Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: irvine, ca iTrader: (0)	+1 on the lots of funny noises you could make a song with all the wierd sounds my car makes... __________________ 2009 135 in transit jet black, coral red, 6mt. sports, hifi, ipod usb, idrive parts sitting in garage: RR intake, plenum, ddv, cdv, catless dp's, o2 sim, catback, bmw performance shifter, m door sills, cf spoiler, cf mirror caps, cf grills, cf pedals.
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