BMW 430i ticking noise after shutting down the car

gomes · 10-21-2019, 11:41 PM

Hi,

I bought a used 2016 340i about 3 days ago. I used the car the first 2 days and it was fine. I am in love with the car.

Today, I pulled into my garage as aways and then shut down the car. I notice a clicking noise. Turns out its from the engine. I made a video. Does anyone know what could be? is it a common issue?

Thanks for help
God bless

Billfitz · 10-22-2019, 07:36 AM

It's not normal, whatever it is.

Eddien123 · 10-22-2019, 07:49 AM

How long does it go for after shutting the car down?

adhrp · 10-22-2019, 09:54 AM

In my limited knowledge, the water pump stays on to cool the turbos after engine shut-off. I wonder whether there's an issue with the pump.

BeerHerder · 10-22-2019, 10:14 AM

My 335 does it for a few minutes and my wife's X3-30i does it as well. Normal, best I can tell... I just assumed it was the engine cooling off.

Billfitz · 10-22-2019, 11:46 AM

Some odd noises are normal as the systems power down and components cool, but I've never heard anything the likes of what the OP recorded.

IAmATeaf · 10-22-2019, 02:17 PM

My 335i makes a whirring sound and a few clicks but not clacking sound so not normal.

J00PTv · 10-22-2019, 05:18 PM

Let me check my 16 340 tomorrow and report back. I got it 2 months ago my self. Still learning about the car. These topics are awesome. Hope it's not an issue at all.

therealm3 · 01-14-2020, 09:26 PM

I just had my car at the dealer for this exact issue today. 2016 340i. They said its the valvetronic motor and I needed reprogramming to fix it. SIB 12 04 18 When I got home it still made the noise, just didn't for as long. I've had my car 6 months and I just started to notice this a few weeks ago. To me it feels like a part is wearing out and the software is a band aid to make it last a little longer. I dunno. maybe others have more info.

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gomes Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	BMW 430i ticking noise after shutting down the car Hi, I bought a used 2016 340i about 3 days ago. I used the car the first 2 days and it was fine. I am in love with the car. Today, I pulled into my garage as aways and then shut down the car. I notice a clicking noise. Turns out its from the engine. I made a video. Does anyone know what could be? is it a common issue? Thanks for help God bless
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8221 Rep 16,054 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	It's not normal, whatever it is.
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Eddien123 Colonel 1849 Rep 2,553 Posts Drives: F30 335 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	How long does it go for after shutting the car down?
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adhrp Lieutenant Colonel 1266 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: 2020 M550i (G30)/2021 X3 (G02) Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	In my limited knowledge, the water pump stays on to cool the turbos after engine shut-off. I wonder whether there's an issue with the pump. __________________ 2020 M550i (G30) \| Carbon Black/Black Nappa \| DHP \| DAP \| Executive \| Luxury Seating \| Park Asst \| Ceramic Controls \| Front/Rear Heated Seats \| 20" 668M wheels 2021 X3 (G02) \| Dark Graphite Metallic/Cognac \| Premium \| DAP \| Front/Rear Heated Seats Sold/Retired: 2012 328i (F30)
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BeerHerder Lieutenant 251 Rep 426 Posts Drives: F30 335, G01 X3, Victory Vegas Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: IL iTrader: (1)	My 335 does it for a few minutes and my wife's X3-30i does it as well. Normal, best I can tell... I just assumed it was the engine cooling off. __________________ Glacier Silver Metallic 335i X-Drive - Can't leave well enough alone... Fabspeed DP, Wagner Evo Comp II IC, ER CP, BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS, Bimmertech Amp (more to come... always more) Graphite Metallic X3 (nothing yet, but... you know)
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8221 Rep 16,054 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Some odd noises are normal as the systems power down and components cool, but I've never heard anything the likes of what the OP recorded.
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IAmATeaf Captain 238 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 335i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 335i [0.00]	My 335i makes a whirring sound and a few clicks but not clacking sound so not normal.
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J00PTv Private First Class 34 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Mercedes e320 4matic Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Let me check my 16 340 tomorrow and report back. I got it 2 months ago my self. Still learning about the car. These topics are awesome. Hope it's not an issue at all.
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therealm3 Lieutenant Colonel 630 Rep 1,649 Posts Drives: F30 340 MSport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CA, USA iTrader: (7)	I just had my car at the dealer for this exact issue today. 2016 340i. They said its the valvetronic motor and I needed reprogramming to fix it. SIB 12 04 18 When I got home it still made the noise, just didn't for as long. I've had my car 6 months and I just started to notice this a few weeks ago. To me it feels like a part is wearing out and the software is a band aid to make it last a little longer. I dunno. maybe others have more info.
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