Aaaaaaarrrggghh..... my first rattle!!

zola&osgood · 03-22-2006, 10:29 AM

Driving home last night i noticed a slight tick or tap in the rear left hand side of the car!! :mad:
Tried turning the radio off and leaning backwards to see if i could trace it, but it was dark and i was in danger of crashing!!

Anybody else had this? Know what it is ? How did you resolve it? What did the dealers do?
It seems to be intermittent which is even more frustrating as im gonna struggle to demonstrate it.
However it does seem to happen when slowing down from 60-70mph+ and going over uneven surface, ie - potholes, cats eyes, road paint etc......
Please help, this is ruining my driving experience!!!

- Paul - · 03-22-2006, 10:59 AM

Seat belts?? How long have you had the car?

zola&osgood · 03-22-2006, 11:25 AM

8 months, 3000 miles!!!

ashecnc · 03-22-2006, 11:26 AM

I dont hear a rattle, but I do think at times on my drivers door, it pops, close to the door lock I hear a noise. When I put my elbow up there it seems like it pops down, very weird.

billgti · 03-22-2006, 11:56 AM

i hope that's the only rattle you hear. apparently some of these cars are plagued with rattles throughout..mine is one of them.

HRC · 03-22-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zola&osgood

...Please help, this is ruining my driving experience!!!

Sorry about the rattle! I hope you can get it fixed. I used to be like you, I got over it, lifes too short!

Danny

03-22-2006, 10:29 AM	#1
zola&osgood New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 320d SE Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derby, UK iTrader: (0)	Aaaaaaarrrggghh..... my first rattle!! Driving home last night i noticed a slight tick or tap in the rear left hand side of the car!! :mad: Tried turning the radio off and leaning backwards to see if i could trace it, but it was dark and i was in danger of crashing!! Anybody else had this? Know what it is ? How did you resolve it? What did the dealers do? It seems to be intermittent which is even more frustrating as im gonna struggle to demonstrate it. However it does seem to happen when slowing down from 60-70mph+ and going over uneven surface, ie - potholes, cats eyes, road paint etc...... Please help, this is ruining my driving experience!!! __________________ 320d SE . Titanium Silver . 162s . Xenons . Auto . Leather . Poplar . Sat Nav
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03-22-2006, 10:59 AM	#2
- Paul - Major General 695 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Seat belts?? How long have you had the car? __________________ My Photos
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03-22-2006, 11:25 AM	#3
zola&osgood New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 320d SE Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derby, UK iTrader: (0)	8 months, 3000 miles!!! __________________ 320d SE . Titanium Silver . 162s . Xenons . Auto . Leather . Poplar . Sat Nav
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03-22-2006, 11:26 AM	#4
ashecnc In the delivery business :) 25 Rep 991 Posts Drives: '06 325i Jet Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville, NC (mountains) Blue Ridge Parkway iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	I dont hear a rattle, but I do think at times on my drivers door, it pops, close to the door lock I hear a noise. When I put my elbow up there it seems like it pops down, very weird. __________________ Born 10/05 '06 325i Jet Black, Black, Sport Package, Xenon's, Heated Seats & Power, Sat. Prep, Rear Spoiler, Chrome Tips, Blacklines, Chrome Grills, 19" M5 wheels NO MORE run flats, drives like a dream now
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03-22-2006, 11:56 AM	#5
billgti Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i hope that's the only rattle you hear. apparently some of these cars are plagued with rattles throughout..mine is one of them.
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