Weird whirring noise -- video inside

SchlauCow · 10-15-2013, 07:49 AM

Hi all,

Have a 2011 528i

Took my car to the dealership and they still couldn't figure out what's going on with some weird, generally lower end RPM, noises that my car is making.

The noise has been going on for about a year and a half thus far, and generally more pronounced when it's colder outside, or when I first start up the car.

Does anyone have any idea of what this could be? I'll use the responses from this thread to give the dealership some focus points. Appreciate it!

gomichaelkgo · 10-15-2013, 10:00 AM

Is there a cow stuck in there somewhere?

My dealer has been looking for the goat in my engine for two weeks now.

SchlauCow · 10-15-2013, 09:10 PM

Strange noise indeed. Well hopefully someone knows

gomichaelkgo · 10-15-2013, 09:40 PM

Well I just got Jaime pretty bad news from the dealer. They are going to replace .....the engine. They said it was one of the bearings internal to it and that it was causing premature wear. The resale value of my car just took a nosedive with that going onto the CarFax report. :-(

SchlauCow · 10-20-2013, 01:30 PM

Taking to the dealer next week... Anyone have any comments on what this noise could be generated by? Thanks,.

ft1330 · 11-14-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SchlauCow

Taking to the dealer next week... Anyone have any comments on what this noise could be generated by? Thanks,.

Schlau did you ever get this fixed?

ghueser · 11-15-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gomichaelkgo

Well I just got Jaime pretty bad news from the dealer. They are going to replace .....the engine. They said it was one of the bearings internal to it and that it was causing premature wear. The resale value of my car just took a nosedive with that going onto the CarFax report. :-(

Why would you think it would go into Carfax? If the dealer does the work it is doubtful they are going to report it. Carfax buys their data from police reports and some insurance companies, I think your situation is a little different. Good luck.

gomichaelkgo · 11-16-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ghueser

Why would you think it would go into Carfax? If the dealer does the work it is doubtful they are going to report it. Carfax buys their data from police reports and some insurance companies, I think your situation is a little different. Good luck.

Because it does. Have a look:

SomeRandomer123 · 11-17-2013, 03:23 PM

Very strange noise - clearly not normal...

It seems to make the noise when the transmission upshifts, so I'm inclined to say it's a transmission issue. What that is, however, is unknown to me!

Good luck with it!

DLerner · 11-17-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gomichaelkgo

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Originally Posted by ghueser

Why would you think it would go into Carfax? If the dealer does the work it is doubtful they are going to report it. Carfax buys their data from police reports and some insurance companies, I think your situation is a little different. Good luck.

Because it does. Have a look:

Some dealers report all service work to CarFax. If your dealer does, you are correct, a replacement engine isn't going to help you come sell or trade time.

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SchlauCow ****** 137 Rep 337 Posts Drives: Honda M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Radiance iTrader: (4)	Weird whirring noise -- video inside Hi all, Have a 2011 528i Took my car to the dealership and they still couldn't figure out what's going on with some weird, generally lower end RPM, noises that my car is making. The noise has been going on for about a year and a half thus far, and generally more pronounced when it's colder outside, or when I first start up the car. Does anyone have any idea of what this could be? I'll use the responses from this thread to give the dealership some focus points. Appreciate it! __________________ You will never be as complex as the strand of hair sitting on top of your head. Last edited by SchlauCow; 10-16-2013 at 07:30 AM..
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gomichaelkgo Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Is there a cow stuck in there somewhere? My dealer has been looking for the goat in my engine for two weeks now.
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SchlauCow ****** 137 Rep 337 Posts Drives: Honda M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Radiance iTrader: (4)	Strange noise indeed. Well hopefully someone knows
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gomichaelkgo Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Well I just got Jaime pretty bad news from the dealer. They are going to replace .....the engine. They said it was one of the bearings internal to it and that it was causing premature wear. The resale value of my car just took a nosedive with that going onto the CarFax report. :-(
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SchlauCow ****** 137 Rep 337 Posts Drives: Honda M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Radiance iTrader: (4)	Taking to the dealer next week... Anyone have any comments on what this noise could be generated by? Thanks,. __________________ You will never be as complex as the strand of hair sitting on top of your head.
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SomeRandomer123 Colonel 303 Rep 2,612 Posts Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK iTrader: (0)	Very strange noise - clearly not normal... It seems to make the noise when the transmission upshifts, so I'm inclined to say it's a transmission issue. What that is, however, is unknown to me! Good luck with it! __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT On Order: 2015 Audi A6 Avant Ultra, Black Edition (sorry!)
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