what in the world is this horrible noise?!

grantrust12 · 11-23-2024, 09:56 AM

creak noise watch this short clip to see the noise I’m talking about

I drive a 2010 e60 and this problem has been occurring only during the colder months or 1st start after a cold night.

I think it may have something to do with the strut/strut mounts but I’m not 100% sure and don’t wanna experiment with like $450 in parts and my time to install them unless I know it’s the cause.

Please let me know if any of you know what it is or have experienced this before.

grantrust12 · 11-23-2024, 10:00 AM

Also I should mention that I do have a clank sound when driving over bumps

RockCrusher · 11-25-2024, 08:18 AM

Off hand the noise could come from the cold tires being turned on cold pavement.

With some sports cars even backing the car out of a parking space with the steering wheel at full lock can produce noise and some vibration in the steering wheel.

Clank noise over bumps though suggests a worn/loose steering hardware/suspension hardware.

Best advice I can offer is book the vehicle in and have a professional tech check the vehicle for any loose/worn hardware.

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grantrust12 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: e60 Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: boston iTrader: (0)	Is this noise related to the struts? creak noise watch this short clip to see the noise I’m talking about I drive a 2010 e60 and this problem has been occurring only during the colder months or 1st start after a cold night. I think it may have something to do with the strut/strut mounts but I’m not 100% sure and don’t wanna experiment with like $450 in parts and my time to install them unless I know it’s the cause. Please let me know if any of you know what it is or have experienced this before.
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grantrust12 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: e60 Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: boston iTrader: (0)	Also I should mention that I do have a clank sound when driving over bumps
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RockCrusher Lieutenant Colonel 1863 Rep 1,728 Posts Drives: BMW 2024 M8 Competition Coupe Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Benton County, AR iTrader: (0)	Off hand the noise could come from the cold tires being turned on cold pavement. With some sports cars even backing the car out of a parking space with the steering wheel at full lock can produce noise and some vibration in the steering wheel. Clank noise over bumps though suggests a worn/loose steering hardware/suspension hardware. Best advice I can offer is book the vehicle in and have a professional tech check the vehicle for any loose/worn hardware.
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