Strange clicking noise when steering wheel is at max left or right

AlexBe · 09-17-2022, 01:01 PM

Hello, I bought a 2014 BMW F10 535xi and so far it is a fantastic car. Only issue at the moment is that when I drive in reverse with a steering wheel at max left/right there is this clicking noise only at low speed. Especially noticeable when I park... Any suggestions what is this all about. I have an service appointment for next week but wanted to check if someone else faced such issue.

7'er-addict · 09-21-2022, 08:43 PM

Sounds to me without hearing it like a classic CV axle failure.

Houranimd49 · 09-22-2022, 03:37 PM

+1 on the axle. These cars, for whatever reason, eat through the front passenger side axle. I've replaced mine 3 times and I think I'm due for a 4th soon.

7'er-addict · 09-24-2022, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Houranimd49

I've replaced mine 3 times and I think I'm due for a 4th soon.

Sounds like you may want to inspect your motor mounts!

Or you are using garbage quality Autozone axles.

Houranimd49 · 09-24-2022, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 7'er-addict

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Originally Posted by Houranimd49

I've replaced mine 3 times and I think I'm due for a 4th soon.

Sounds like you may want to inspect your motor mounts!

Or you are using garbage quality Autozone axles.

You know, I never even thought to do this - thanks for the tip. I've always used the original OE axle, just rebuilt. Might explain the thumping noise I'm always hearing on uneven surfaces too.

Johnkwick · 10-12-2022, 01:14 AM

I'm driving the non-xdrive version so no front cv axle I think

the clicking sound was there when I steering wheel is at max left. The sound was coming from the strut brace. Installed a small washer there, the noise has gone since then

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7'er-addict Sporty Shorty 28 Rep 79 Posts Drives: BMW E38 740i, BMW F01 750i. Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Sounds to me without hearing it like a classic CV axle failure.
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Houranimd49 First Lieutenant 354 Rep 408 Posts Drives: E82 135i, F25 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [10.00] 2012 BMW X3 xDriv ... [9.25]	+1 on the axle. These cars, for whatever reason, eat through the front passenger side axle. I've replaced mine 3 times and I think I'm due for a 4th soon.
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Johnkwick Private 26 Rep 95 Posts Drives: F10 LCI Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Southern Nusa Dua, Bali iTrader: (0)	I'm driving the non-xdrive version so no front cv axle I think the clicking sound was there when I steering wheel is at max left. The sound was coming from the strut brace. Installed a small washer there, the noise has gone since then
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