Increased cabin vibrations

cptcrunch · 11-03-2011, 09:14 AM

Has anyone experienced increased cabin vibrations because of their diesel engine? My 2011 335d has started an annoying dash rattle where the dash pad meets the gauge cluster. I tried tightening the screws on the top of the gauge cluster with no effect. I think it actually made it worse. If I push down on the top of the dash pad, the noise stops.

I dont hear it on acceleration, but when I'm slowing down and at a stop light/sign in D with my foot on the brake. The vehicle is going in for servicing next week, so I'll have them address it then. But I wanted to see if anyone else is experiencing this and what their solution has been outside the dealer.

taibanl · 11-03-2011, 10:26 AM

I've been noticing a very slowly oscillating vibration at stop lights and drive through. Probaby at a rate of like 10 per minute. Sound similar?

EYE4SPEED · 11-03-2011, 11:28 AM

I can hear something - passenger corner by the windshield. Very faint and only when the radio is off.

SomeRandomer123 · 11-04-2011, 01:36 PM

No creaking at all in our 330d. Hope you get it resolved, I can imagine your frustration!

igom3 · 11-04-2011, 03:14 PM

nothing here! Hope you fix it!

torque · 11-04-2011, 04:06 PM

I just noticed the vibrating noise in front of my dash in between the gauge cluster and the windshield today. It is only when I am idling around 650rpm and then again cruising at around 1250rpm... hmmm

so, cptcrunch and I have the same annoying noise.

cptcrunch: if you figure out what it is let me know. Whenever I take my car in next I will get it looked at but for now it's not the end of the world... just annoying.

hotrod2448 · 11-05-2011, 11:20 AM

Occasionally our d gets a much less severe version of that weird pressure fluctuation you get with just the rear windows cracked. The kind that makes your ears feel like they need to pop. I'm not sure if it's a drive line vibration, aerodynamics being around traffic or just chassis harmonics on certain road surfaces. It's not very consistent.

The good news is I don't have any interior creaks and rattles.

F32Fleet · 11-05-2011, 03:04 PM

I hear nothing

hotrod2448 · 11-05-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Socom

I hear nothing

Sorry, I guess we forget that some of out fellow members might be deaf. Maybe you could have a fellow member check your car for noises.

cptcrunch · 11-06-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by torque

I just noticed the vibrating noise in front of my dash in between the gauge cluster and the windshield today. It is only when I am idling around 650rpm and then again cruising at around 1250rpm... hmmm

so, cptcrunch and I have the same annoying noise.

cptcrunch: if you figure out what it is let me know. Whenever I take my car in next I will get it looked at but for now it's not the end of the world... just annoying.

Hmmm, disappointing. I'll let everyone know what my SA says Tuesday or Wednesday, whenever I get the car back.

cptcrunch · 11-18-2011, 10:31 PM

Finally got the 335D back, had to send it back twice for the dash pad rattle. They tighten the top 2 bolts on the first visit even though I told them that I already did that. On the second visit they installed a foam pad between the gauge cluster and dash pad and it sounds solid.

EMC · 11-23-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cptcrunch

Finally got the 335D back, had to send it back twice for the dash pad rattle. They tighten the top 2 bolts on the first visit even though I told them that I already did that. On the second visit they installed a foam pad between the gauge cluster and dash pad and it sounds solid.

I need to take mine in to have something like this done. It's really annoying and I only have 20,000 left on the warranty...so better get the process started before it's up.

JonDiesel@ColemanAutobody · 12-30-2011, 09:24 AM

try loosening the screws and re tightening them but not tight at all. you'd be surprise how NOT tight bmw puts a lot of screws esp on interior so that they have some flex room. so sometimes it's too tight already and can cause a rattle. worth a shot ..

lonestar22 · 01-06-2012, 03:29 PM

just take it to the dealer if its under warranty

JohnnyE · 01-10-2012, 05:57 AM

I also get a vibration when idling, 330d.. Stops when i just touch the "aluminum" panel between the steering wheel and air vent.. Probably needs some tightening/padding?

11-03-2011, 09:14 AM	#1
cptcrunch Captain Crunch 168 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Increased cabin vibrations Has anyone experienced increased cabin vibrations because of their diesel engine? My 2011 335d has started an annoying dash rattle where the dash pad meets the gauge cluster. I tried tightening the screws on the top of the gauge cluster with no effect. I think it actually made it worse. If I push down on the top of the dash pad, the noise stops. I dont hear it on acceleration, but when I'm slowing down and at a stop light/sign in D with my foot on the brake. The vehicle is going in for servicing next week, so I'll have them address it then. But I wanted to see if anyone else is experiencing this and what their solution has been outside the dealer. __________________ On Order (in transit): BMW iX 50, Oxide Grey Retired: BMW Welt Delivery 4/14/16: European Delivery - 2016 340i EBII/Saddle - ZMP \| ZCW \| ZDA \| ZLP \| ZTP \| M Adaptive \| Rear Shades \| MPPSK Before and After Dyno Retired: 2011 335D Space Grey/Black - ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| 6FL \| Sat Radio \| Nav \| $600 Base Audio Upgrade
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11-03-2011, 10:26 AM	#2
taibanl Brigadier General 281 Rep 4,121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NA iTrader: (4)	I've been noticing a very slowly oscillating vibration at stop lights and drive through. Probaby at a rate of like 10 per minute. Sound similar?
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11-03-2011, 11:28 AM	#3
EYE4SPEED Ex-Diesel Driver 63 Rep 2,000 Posts Drives: Audi SQ5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Coast... of Michigan iTrader: (22)	I can hear something - passenger corner by the windshield. Very faint and only when the radio is off. __________________ FS: HRE Center Caps http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...post13972317l]
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11-04-2011, 01:36 PM	#4
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)	No creaking at all in our 330d. Hope you get it resolved, I can imagine your frustration! __________________ 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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11-04-2011, 03:14 PM	#5
igom3 Major 76 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: 02 E46M3 15 F80 M3 16 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 X5 35d [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2002 E46 M3 [0.00]	nothing here! Hope you fix it!
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11-04-2011, 04:06 PM	#6
torque New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I just noticed the vibrating noise in front of my dash in between the gauge cluster and the windshield today. It is only when I am idling around 650rpm and then again cruising at around 1250rpm... hmmm so, cptcrunch and I have the same annoying noise. cptcrunch: if you figure out what it is let me know. Whenever I take my car in next I will get it looked at but for now it's not the end of the world... just annoying.
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11-05-2011, 11:20 AM	#7
hotrod2448 grand poobah 254 Rep 2,253 Posts Drives: F80 M3, F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335d [0.00]	Occasionally our d gets a much less severe version of that weird pressure fluctuation you get with just the rear windows cracked. The kind that makes your ears feel like they need to pop. I'm not sure if it's a drive line vibration, aerodynamics being around traffic or just chassis harmonics on certain road surfaces. It's not very consistent. The good news is I don't have any interior creaks and rattles.
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11-05-2011, 03:04 PM	#8
F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3566 Rep 10,346 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	I hear nothing
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11-18-2011, 10:31 PM	#11
cptcrunch Captain Crunch 168 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Finally got the 335D back, had to send it back twice for the dash pad rattle. They tighten the top 2 bolts on the first visit even though I told them that I already did that. On the second visit they installed a foam pad between the gauge cluster and dash pad and it sounds solid. __________________ On Order (in transit): BMW iX 50, Oxide Grey Retired: BMW Welt Delivery 4/14/16: European Delivery - 2016 340i EBII/Saddle - ZMP \| ZCW \| ZDA \| ZLP \| ZTP \| M Adaptive \| Rear Shades \| MPPSK Before and After Dyno Retired: 2011 335D Space Grey/Black - ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| 6FL \| Sat Radio \| Nav \| $600 Base Audio Upgrade
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12-30-2011, 09:24 AM	#13
JonDiesel@ColemanAutobody Private First Class 14 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	try loosening the screws and re tightening them but not tight at all. you'd be surprise how NOT tight bmw puts a lot of screws esp on interior so that they have some flex room. so sometimes it's too tight already and can cause a rattle. worth a shot ..
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01-06-2012, 03:29 PM	#14
lonestar22 Ground Clearance? 232 Rep 1,651 Posts Drives: 540i & X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (-1)	just take it to the dealer if its under warranty __________________ E90 330i - E90 335i - E92 335i
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01-10-2012, 05:57 AM	#15
JohnnyE New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 330xd E90 LCI M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	I also get a vibration when idling, 330d.. Stops when i just touch the "aluminum" panel between the steering wheel and air vent.. Probably needs some tightening/padding?
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