[TANG2864]

I'm not sure if this is a suspension problem or steering rack/ column problem. Today I just noticed in my parking deck when I was parking my car that at the turns, there is an audible ticking noise when i am turning around the bends. It honestly might have been happening before hand, but I just started driving with my windows down(since the weather is so nice) but I'm pretty sure it just started today. my mods are er chargepipe, jb4, intake. I'm scared it might be the chargepipe, idk if that touches the steering column., I have RWD. did this happen to anyone else and know what it is? it's like a repeated clicking noise / ticking noise when i accelerate through the turn.

[Askadry]

Originally Posted by TANG2864

I'm not sure if this is a suspension problem or steering rack/ column problem. Today I just noticed in my parking deck when I was parking my car that at the turns, there is an audible ticking noise when i am turning around the bends. It honestly might have been happening before hand, but I just started driving with my windows down(since the weather is so nice) but I'm pretty sure it just started today. my mods are er chargepipe, jb4, intake. I'm scared it might be the chargepipe, idk if that touches the steering column., I have RWD. did this happen to anyone else and know what it is? it's like a repeated clicking noise / ticking noise when i accelerate through the turn.

I have the same and at the service center they told me it is the steering rack needs to be replaced.

I didn't do it yet, tell if u did and the sound is gone

[LH44]

Same here. I thought it was a wheel bearing but perhaps it's the steering rack. It's annoying, but not annoying enough to justify having some kid take the car apart and try to put it back together. Not worth the risks.

[maverick83]

Had exactly the same experience just this week. When turning left in the car park I can also hear a ticking noise. Almost like a piece if debris stuck in a tire, or faint sound of a CV joint. But obviously no CV on the front wheels

[Bmw doubles]

I have it too. Had my bearings replaced and the problem still exists. Could be the steering rack. I'm having Koni's put in soon, I'll update if we find the culprit.

[Alano_Mpower]

Originally Posted by maverick83

Had exactly the same experience just this week. When turning left in the car park I can also hear a ticking noise. Almost like a piece if debris stuck in a tire, or faint sound of a CV joint. But obviously no CV on the front wheels

yeah i get that too what can it be i was wondering that too but i thought it was the wheels or something stuck on the wheels i get that only on the left side, the ticking noise is notacible in tunnels or walled earas and it gets worse on higher speed but when the car stops its normal again is it something wrong ? or can i post a video and try to catch the noise as the wind takes over, what can it be

[Alano_Mpower]

Originally Posted by Askadry

I have the same and at the service center they told me it is the steering rack needs to be replaced.

I didn't do it yet, tell if u did and the sound is gone

i had the same experience with my dads volvo s80 and my dads new car VW passat, and my new car 435xi so i guess its normal it means that ur electrical stuff is working as it should....BUT you can alwasy let them check it and se maybe its something else...as far as i know its normal....


i may be having an issue, at high speed i have this clicking sound like buzzing sound buz buz bu buz buz strong and very fast i dont know what it is i get it even if i turn or not. I can hear it well and as soon as i take my windows down its enoyingi dont want to take it to dealership all time its anoying and the noise i dont know were is is from anyone nkows or can tell me what u think it is???


i tried to record it but the wind is to strong in the recorded clip

[Bmw doubles]

I've read that people have put anti seize between the rim and rotor contact and the clicking went away. Others have suspected it's the BMW roundel on the rim, that one I doubt. I'm going to try the anti seize as that can't hurt.

[LH44]

Update on this? Car's going to the dealer for the second time in two years on Monday and wondering is this worth mentioning...

[TANG2864]

I haven't brought in to a dealer yet, cause mods, but what I found out is, when the car is colder or hasnt been driven in a while, it makes a slight squeal noise or squeaky noise, cant really describe the noise. This happens around the turns of my parking deck and I hear it with the windows down. only when my car has been driven or warmer, do i hear the clicking noises aroudn the turns, but havent heard other than in garage when the noise echoes off the walls i suppose. On the street, i dont hear it when im turning. pretty sure it is coming form rear wheels, i crossed off steerign rack/column off the suspect list. I also just went out, and when my gf got out the car, i heard a slight creaky squeak noise on the left rear wheel well and somewhat into the middle of the car around where the rear axle is. i think i've narrowed it down to the rear suspension, but can't figure out what it is. did the NJ potholes really fuck up my suspension? I only have 17xxx miles. lolol

[Eliott_C]

Any Update ? Also interested as my dealer didn't find anything... It's like gravel in the tire, but nothing there... And only happen in sharp turn ! Drives me crazy as it's very loud with the top down on my F33

[Sharp_Cai]

anyone fixed this issue yet?

[TANG2864]

Dealership never found out what it was, but problem went away after I installed h&r lowering springs....

[harkes]

Whoa! Me too! Seems to have disappeared after I installed new front tires...weird!

[Sharp_Cai]

it's defiantly from the front left side suspension. Will take it to the shop tmr.

[boberts83]

Any more news on.this I've got a 330d x drive f31 14 plate and I hear this really bad at the mo only turning left and from what I think is the right hand wheel. It drives fine feels great but with the window down it getting to me. I'm also driving to France the end of the month with the kids and I'm worried something is gonna break.

[wdeerfield]

i had this noise when pulling into parking spots, etc.. turns out my front transfer case was the culprit and it had metal in it. they replaced (under warranty) and i do not have the issue anymore

[boberts83]

I'm not getting it so much when turning really slowly.