11-09-2013, 03:16 PM | #1 |
First Lieutenant
11
Rep 353
Posts |
Rattling From Nearside Rear (UK)
A rattle mainly at low speeds over bumpy roads has been driving me nuts, it's not consistant enough to convince me it's suspension top mounts. Given the car has only covered 11,000 miles I'd be fuming if it was to be honest. The sound was almost like the rear valance being loose but it isn't.
I had a good ferret about in the cubby that holds the warning triangle, medkit, towing eye, locking wheel bolt key and the single screwdriver (What a toolkit we get these days) I have also pulled out the entire foam moulding and felt around to make sure nothing was rolling around in the space, it's empty. I did notice the wheel bolt key sits inside the towing eye loop and is a sloppy fit so could have been the source of the rattle so for now the key is in the glovebox. Everything else has been refitted and I will test further next week to see if the rattle has gone. Hope it is as if not it's going in for an inspection as I can only think suspension or maybe part of the exhaust knocking on the tunnel.
__________________
120d Sport gone and replaced with X1 18d XDrive MSport Auto.
No Xenons but plenty of creature comforts. |
11-10-2013, 02:19 AM | #2 |
Dividing by zero
54
Rep 354
Posts |
I can 100% say its the mounts. By any chance is the rattle only audible inside the car? And is it worst over "rough" surfaces rather than big bumps? And also when the car is "recovering" after a bump I.e dampers are damping the ups and downs?
Symptoms and mileage exactly as mine was. I tried everything... Seat locks, hatch interior card, hatch lock etc. There's a UK puma for it so no arguments needed unlike the chain. Since the revised shockers are fitted its like a new car in terms of quiet. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-10-2013, 03:59 AM | #3 |
First Lieutenant
11
Rep 353
Posts |
Cheers mate, I'll find some time to get it looked at once I can be sure of repeating the noise with a tech. At least it won't be a drama getting it sorted this time although another box of choccies and bottle of bubbly from BMW would be handy for Xmas.
__________________
120d Sport gone and replaced with X1 18d XDrive MSport Auto.
No Xenons but plenty of creature comforts. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-26-2014, 04:07 PM | #4 |
Colonel
58
Rep 2,398
Posts |
oooo, i have this too! been meaning to take everything out of the boot for ages now and give it a good listen...
what is the puma case # please, is it something i can rock up to the dealer with?
__________________
Now: F20 M140i
Prev: F21 118d, E92 325d |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2014, 07:07 AM | #5 |
First Lieutenant
11
Rep 353
Posts |
These rattles have also been found to be caused by the tailgate knocking against the catch loop, a seal replacement can cure it as can wrapping some tape around the catch loop in the rear panel.
Not had mine back for checking yet but will do when I go in to have my Summers refitted.
__________________
120d Sport gone and replaced with X1 18d XDrive MSport Auto.
No Xenons but plenty of creature comforts. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2014, 10:26 AM | #6 | |
Lieutenant General
1867
Rep 13,043
Posts
Drives: BMW M340I G20
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: UK
|
Quote:
__________________
--------------------------------------------------------------
Current car.M240i. Previous.MINI JCW. E92 325i. 435d M235i.M135i. 635d Coupe, E92 M3 manual, E92 M3 DCT Competition Pack. E92 335i, Porsche Cayman S Gen2, 135i Coupe. E92 320d, MK5 R32. MK5 Golf GTi,MK5 Golf GT-TDI,E46 318Ci. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-27-2014, 03:23 PM | #7 |
First Lieutenant
11
Rep 353
Posts |
You would think so wouldn't you mate, maybe it's in the pipeline for the LCI?
__________________
120d Sport gone and replaced with X1 18d XDrive MSport Auto.
No Xenons but plenty of creature comforts. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-31-2014, 01:33 PM | #8 |
Captain
94
Rep 715
Posts |
My F20 does this and only has done 3500 miles. Thing I've heard it since the 1700 mile mark. Will taking it to BMW help?
__________________
BMW E60 MY2008 (LCI) 2007-2013
BMW F10 MY2013 2013-2017 BMW F20 MY2013 2013-2016 BMW F30 MY2014 2014-2015 |
Appreciate
0
|
01-31-2014, 04:54 PM | #9 |
First Lieutenant
11
Rep 353
Posts |
It's annoying, it's repeatable and it shouldn't be happening so yes and I'm going to do it too.
__________________
120d Sport gone and replaced with X1 18d XDrive MSport Auto.
No Xenons but plenty of creature comforts. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-01-2014, 01:09 PM | #10 |
New Member
1
Rep 12
Posts |
I have a same sound on my F20. I think it is coming somewhere from the trunk / boot door, inside. I have noticed that it is louder when outside temperature is low and car is "cold". If somenone have resolved this problem, please help .
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-01-2014, 03:01 PM | #11 | |
First Lieutenant
11
Rep 353
Posts |
Quote:
That is the "Bodge" fix but imo BMW should do a proper fix, either by parts replacement or adjustment to stop the rattle.
__________________
120d Sport gone and replaced with X1 18d XDrive MSport Auto.
No Xenons but plenty of creature comforts. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|