Creaking when going over bumps

SA320 · 01-06-2014, 10:33 AM

Hi Guys

Im getting a creaking noise coming from the front driver side when I go over bumps.

Any thoughts? Had the same on my TT which was a wishbone and a bush.. wondering if the BMW has the same?

Cheers

Suraj

Nobber · 01-06-2014, 10:46 AM

I have the same issue buddy. I noticed it only happens when it's wet/damp/cold.

I read another thread on here (after searching) that said it was bushes/topmounts. My car is due in for a service, updated map, LCI Paddle change and some other bits, so I'll let you know what the lads find.

mob17 · 01-06-2014, 10:57 AM

I had this on slow bumps, and it was the anti roll bar bushes.

ukbeemerboy · 01-06-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mob17

I had this on slow bumps, and it was the anti roll bar bushes.

+1... Anti roll bar bushes. Squirt some wd40 over them, if they go quiet then get them changed.

Maniac0908 · 01-06-2014, 11:21 AM

I have the same. Where are the anti roll bushings? Are they those two bushing on front of car behind bumper that are help in by a clamp?

Nobber · 01-06-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mob17

I had this on slow bumps, and it was the anti roll bar bushes.

Thanks buddy!

Frobius · 01-06-2014, 03:29 PM

Mine was the bump stops. BMW call them auxiliary dampers. Replaced them and all was well.

Statler · 01-07-2014, 08:01 AM

Mine was bump stops. Had the drivers side done six months ago and it's back again :-(

djgandy · 01-07-2014, 08:22 AM

This is probably what I have had since I bought my car. I have reported it to BMW several times when my car has been in but the pitch of the noise is not in the bullshit range of the audible spectrum so they were unable to hear it.

qa15ar · 01-07-2014, 08:45 AM

I also have this its driving me nuts.....

hobo mofo · 01-07-2014, 08:58 AM

I had this problem in a previous car and it turned out to be the ARB bushes.

wallsmk2 · 01-07-2014, 09:06 AM

I have a graunch/groaning noise over bumps. ARB bushes and the lower suspension arms have been changed but the noise is still there. Bump stops have been liberally lubricated and still a noise. Upper control arms/thrust arms will be changed this week as part of a refresh so we'll see if the noise goes away.

acerboo · 01-07-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

I have the same. Where are the anti roll bushings? Are they those two bushing on front of car behind bumper that are help in by a clamp?

yes

SA320 · 01-07-2014, 11:24 AM

Hmm.. Thanks for the posts - think I may have to take down to the mechanic to see what's exactly the issue

dubdemand · 01-08-2014, 04:37 PM

Just had BMW investigate and repair this same fault. I had creaking going over bumps from the front off side suspension.

It was worn top mounts. Both sides have been replaced and I am near silent over the same bumps once again!

Maniac0908 · 01-08-2014, 06:28 PM

Is there a diy for us without warrant?

335tim · 01-09-2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by djgandy

This is probably what I have had since I bought my car. I have reported it to BMW several times when my car has been in but the pitch of the noise is not in the bullshit range of the audible spectrum so they were unable to hear it.

That made me laugh!

SA320 · 01-09-2014, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dubdemand

Just had BMW investigate and repair this same fault. I had creaking going over bumps from the front off side suspension.

It was worn top mounts. Both sides have been replaced and I am near silent over the same bumps once again!

How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking?

dubdemand · 01-10-2014, 05:10 AM

Sorry mate, the bill was passed back to Leaseplan as its a company car...

01-06-2014, 10:33 AM	#1
SA320 Private First Class 19 Rep 189 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Creaking when going over bumps - any ideas? Hi Guys Im getting a creaking noise coming from the front driver side when I go over bumps. Any thoughts? Had the same on my TT which was a wishbone and a bush.. wondering if the BMW has the same? Cheers Suraj
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Nobber Lieutenant 21 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 'That' 335i Touring Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newbury - Berks iTrader: (1)	I have the same issue buddy. I noticed it only happens when it's wet/damp/cold. I read another thread on here (after searching) that said it was bushes/topmounts. My car is due in for a service, updated map, LCI Paddle change and some other bits, so I'll let you know what the lads find.
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mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	I had this on slow bumps, and it was the anti roll bar bushes.
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Maniac0908 Major 167 Rep 1,415 Posts Drives: Alpine White 07 335xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Towson, MD iTrader: (2)	I have the same. Where are the anti roll bushings? Are they those two bushing on front of car behind bumper that are help in by a clamp?
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Frobius Major 40 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: F11 530d M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Huntingdon, UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 E91 330d M-Sport [0.00]	Mine was the bump stops. BMW call them auxiliary dampers. Replaced them and all was well. __________________ MY14 Space Grey F11 530d M-Sport
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Statler Major Pain in the Arse 11 Rep 347 Posts Drives: E92 320D M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Mine was bump stops. Had the drivers side done six months ago and it's back again :-(
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djgandy Colonel 146 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	This is probably what I have had since I bought my car. I have reported it to BMW several times when my car has been in but the pitch of the noise is not in the bullshit range of the audible spectrum so they were unable to hear it.
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qa15ar Private First Class 10 Rep 141 Posts Drives: F30 330d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I also have this its driving me nuts.....
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hobo mofo Captain 26 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2007 325i e90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (1)	I had this problem in a previous car and it turned out to be the ARB bushes. __________________
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wallsmk2 Lieutenant 28 Rep 405 Posts Drives: e91 325i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: exeter iTrader: (0)	I have a graunch/groaning noise over bumps. ARB bushes and the lower suspension arms have been changed but the noise is still there. Bump stops have been liberally lubricated and still a noise. Upper control arms/thrust arms will be changed this week as part of a refresh so we'll see if the noise goes away.
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01-07-2014, 11:24 AM	#14
SA320 Private First Class 19 Rep 189 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hmm.. Thanks for the posts - think I may have to take down to the mechanic to see what's exactly the issue
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01-08-2014, 04:37 PM	#15
dubdemand Captain 417 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F80 Individual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (2)	Just had BMW investigate and repair this same fault. I had creaking going over bumps from the front off side suspension. It was worn top mounts. Both sides have been replaced and I am near silent over the same bumps once again! __________________ Individual SY F80 / insta:@dubdemand
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Maniac0908 Major 167 Rep 1,415 Posts Drives: Alpine White 07 335xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Towson, MD iTrader: (2)	Is there a diy for us without warrant?
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01-10-2014, 05:10 AM	#19
dubdemand Captain 417 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F80 Individual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (2)	Sorry mate, the bill was passed back to Leaseplan as its a company car... __________________ Individual SY F80 / insta:@dubdemand
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