clutch squeak

ChrisC318 · 06-20-2008, 08:20 AM

The last two days I noticed that when pressing my clutch in and letting it out, it makes a squeaking noise. It's not very noticeable and you can only hear it with the radio off. The pedal itself isn't loose.

Does anyone know what this could be? Also, is that something that could be serviced by BMW? It's one of those things that will start to bother me more and more as time goes on.

I hate squeaks!!

Tom K. · 06-20-2008, 10:02 AM

That happened 7 years ago with my '99 E46. The dealer lubed the linkage and the squeak has not returned.
Tom

ChrisC318 · 06-20-2008, 10:04 AM

thanks for the response... I hate having to bring my car in for service but I guess I'll take it in and have them check it out.

Appreciate your help

AwesomeBMW · 06-20-2008, 03:05 PM

I would take it in. It could be something minor and not really worth it, but if it is something that could have an affect on your car much longer down the road and cause alot of damage and $$$... Better safe than sorry.

redwood · 06-20-2008, 03:58 PM

Yeah, take it in and I believe squeaks and rattles are only covered for 1 year/12K miles. At least that's how it was with my '99 M3, but they fixed my squeaky clutch at 16K for free, even though they didn't have to.

mistermojorizin · 08-07-2008, 02:16 PM

my clutch has got the squeak. taking it to the dealer is such a freaking pia

nickc · 10-30-2008, 03:10 AM

Does anyone know which bits they lubed to stop the squeak? Pics?

jeremyc74 · 10-30-2008, 01:32 PM

Mine does this as well. It sounds like it's the pedal return spring, but I haven't had my head under there to see exactly how it's put together. I'm going to take the car in for its first service in another few weeks, so I'll have them look at it then.

nickc · 10-30-2008, 02:43 PM

Its nothing major, just annoying. Bit of lube and it will be fine. Def the return spring

wtiger127 · 10-30-2008, 10:38 PM

I just took my car to the dealer today, had the service guy sit inside and press the clutch to hear the same thing. It is like a spring action or something. I am sure I could of fix this with wd40, but I choose to let the dealer fix it. Am in the shop on Nov 14 and leaving the car for the day to get it fixed.

nickc · 10-31-2008, 11:52 AM

Just had mine done on the way home from work at the dealer. Said they lubed the return spring and contact points. Nice and quiet!

Brady1984 · 10-31-2008, 12:06 PM

It's great to see little headaches like this getting taken care of. little stories like this can really help build confidence in a dealership.

soupy · 11-14-2008, 03:20 PM

Just happened to me this morning on the way to work. I'm guessing the past two days of rain finally triggered it off. Got an appointment at the dealer for tomorrow morning. 3 weeks old and only 750 miles.

wtiger127 · 11-18-2008, 02:41 PM

Ok Guys. My dealer 'Autohaus' North of Toronto, Ontario fixed the noise under warranty for me via a schedule appointment visit. Not sure if they replaced the part or simple lubed it. I will find out overtime.

soupy · 11-18-2008, 04:52 PM

Got my fixed under warranty at Passport BMW in MD. Technician had to take off the panel over the pedals and take out the clutch return spring completely and relubricate thoroughly. He said he was excessively loud.

gap · 12-04-2008, 01:46 PM

Occasionally mine makes two or three squeaking noises in 1st gear with the clutch all of the way out. It sounds like a rotational rubbing squeak. Only does it ( or I can only hear it ) going slow in 1st gear. No squeaking from engaging and disengaging the clutch with the pedal.
Any ideas what it could be?

ChrisK · 12-04-2008, 02:36 PM

This is my biggest pet peeve about BMW. I have had the dreaded clutch squeak on almost every BMW I have owned. Lube = Fixed

It is just irritating. BMW are you listening? I could work for you in the quality control department?!?!

jeremyc74 · 12-04-2008, 03:20 PM

Mine seems to have taken care of itself.

123D-M · 12-08-2008, 09:44 AM

I can hear the clutch spring too. Freakin' annoying. Might try and lube it myself. Can't be bothered going to dealer.

Tom K. · 12-08-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisK

This is my biggest pet peeve about BMW. I have had the dreaded clutch squeak on almost every BMW I have owned. Lube = Fixed

It is just irritating. BMW are you listening? I could work for you in the quality control department?!?!

Guess I've been lucky as it only happened once in over 200,000 miles on 4 BMWs. Maybe it's that mid-western gas you've been using

Tom

penny · 12-09-2008, 07:50 AM

Recently, I'm hearing this squeak too.

Lester · 12-09-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickC

Does anyone know which bits they lubed to stop the squeak? Pics?

The clutch return spring is number 15 on the realoem parts diagram. A smattering of white moly at each end should work.

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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	That happened 7 years ago with my '99 E46. The dealer lubed the linkage and the squeak has not returned. Tom
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ChrisC318 Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the response... I hate having to bring my car in for service but I guess I'll take it in and have them check it out. Appreciate your help __________________ 135i Coupe- Manual Sparkling Graphite, Black Leatherette, High Gloss Black Trim Sports Package Comfort Access iPod/ USB Adapter Picked up 5/15/08
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redwood Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 1999 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Yeah, take it in and I believe squeaks and rattles are only covered for 1 year/12K miles. At least that's how it was with my '99 M3, but they fixed my squeaky clutch at 16K for free, even though they didn't have to.
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08-07-2008, 02:16 PM	#6
mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	my clutch has got the squeak. taking it to the dealer is such a freaking pia __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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10-30-2008, 03:10 AM	#7
nickc Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 203 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know which bits they lubed to stop the squeak? Pics?
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Mine does this as well. It sounds like it's the pedal return spring, but I haven't had my head under there to see exactly how it's put together. I'm going to take the car in for its first service in another few weeks, so I'll have them look at it then.
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10-30-2008, 02:43 PM	#9
nickc Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 203 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Its nothing major, just annoying. Bit of lube and it will be fine. Def the return spring
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10-30-2008, 10:38 PM	#10
wtiger127 Private First Class 12 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i VERT A/W Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	I just took my car to the dealer today, had the service guy sit inside and press the clutch to hear the same thing. It is like a spring action or something. I am sure I could of fix this with wd40, but I choose to let the dealer fix it. Am in the shop on Nov 14 and leaving the car for the day to get it fixed. __________________ 1.28i CAB Alpine White / Toupe Leather / Prem Pkg / Snd Pkg / Sport Pkg / USB / iPod Recommended Reading 08/08/08 Summer (In-Service-start) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493) Winter Shoes -AW (Vert) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19947) The Winter 128i/135iCAB for Canadians (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19738) 1000+ Miles on new winters across the US (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19948)
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nickc Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 203 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just had mine done on the way home from work at the dealer. Said they lubed the return spring and contact points. Nice and quiet!
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Brady1984 Lieutenant 186 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	It's great to see little headaches like this getting taken care of. little stories like this can really help build confidence in a dealership. __________________ "Most things I worry about never happen anyway" -Tom Petty
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soupy First Lieutenant 15 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NoVa iTrader: (1)	Just happened to me this morning on the way to work. I'm guessing the past two days of rain finally triggered it off. Got an appointment at the dealer for tomorrow morning. 3 weeks old and only 750 miles. __________________ Alpine White, Coral Red Leather, Sport Package, 6MT
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11-18-2008, 02:41 PM	#14
wtiger127 Private First Class 12 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i VERT A/W Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North York iTrader: (0)	Ok Guys. My dealer 'Autohaus' North of Toronto, Ontario fixed the noise under warranty for me via a schedule appointment visit. Not sure if they replaced the part or simple lubed it. I will find out overtime. __________________ 1.28i CAB Alpine White / Toupe Leather / Prem Pkg / Snd Pkg / Sport Pkg / USB / iPod Recommended Reading 08/08/08 Summer (In-Service-start) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493) Winter Shoes -AW (Vert) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19947) The Winter 128i/135iCAB for Canadians (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19738) 1000+ Miles on new winters across the US (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19948)
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soupy First Lieutenant 15 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NoVa iTrader: (1)	Got my fixed under warranty at Passport BMW in MD. Technician had to take off the panel over the pedals and take out the clutch return spring completely and relubricate thoroughly. He said he was excessively loud. __________________ Alpine White, Coral Red Leather, Sport Package, 6MT
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gap First Lieutenant 105 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MS iTrader: (1)	Occasionally mine makes two or three squeaking noises in 1st gear with the clutch all of the way out. It sounds like a rotational rubbing squeak. Only does it ( or I can only hear it ) going slow in 1st gear. No squeaking from engaging and disengaging the clutch with the pedal. Any ideas what it could be?
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Mine seems to have taken care of itself.
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12-09-2008, 07:50 AM	#21
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Recently, I'm hearing this squeak too. __________________ '08 135i.
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