E90 320d LCI - Vibration noise between 1500rpm to 2000rpm

Ninjaoz · 08-23-2012, 06:57 AM

Hi All

I thought I'd post my thread in UK section given the majority of the BMW members are diesel owners.

I drive a 2011 E90 320d LCI, only done 6000km so far.

My 320d has recently starting to generate this "cranking/vibration noise" between 1500rpm to 2000rpm on 1st or 2nd gear, most obvious during a cold start or when the engine is under stressed like going up hill from 1st to 2nd gear.

Once I revved past 2000rpm, the noise would magically disappear. Already booked in for a check up at the BMW dealerships under warranty repair.

Is this normal at all? What do you reckon it is the main cause? Exhaust, engine suspension, interior trim?

Thanks

tomr1985 · 11-06-2012, 05:14 AM

Hi there.
What was the outcome from your visit to BMW?
I have noticed a similar noise on occasions.

Thanks

Ninjaoz · 11-13-2012, 04:25 AM

I have been busy, haven't had time to book an appointment yet.

Has anyone else experience a similar problem? The noise is quite obvious between 1500rpm to 2000rpm, particularly if I turn on the air conditioner.

Ninjaoz · 11-16-2012, 05:12 AM

Got the car back from the dealer, it turned out to be loose fuel line / connector. apparently this is a common problem with the pre LCI E90 320d. They fixed it under warranty

08-23-2012, 06:57 AM	#1
Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	E90 320d LCI - Vibration noise between 1500rpm to 2000rpm Hi All I thought I'd post my thread in UK section given the majority of the BMW members are diesel owners. I drive a 2011 E90 320d LCI, only done 6000km so far. My 320d has recently starting to generate this "cranking/vibration noise" between 1500rpm to 2000rpm on 1st or 2nd gear, most obvious during a cold start or when the engine is under stressed like going up hill from 1st to 2nd gear. Once I revved past 2000rpm, the noise would magically disappear. Already booked in for a check up at the BMW dealerships under warranty repair. Is this normal at all? What do you reckon it is the main cause? Exhaust, engine suspension, interior trim? Thanks
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tomr1985 Enlisted Member 16 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2018 F31 340i Shadow Edition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F31 340i Shado ... [0.00] 2010 E92 320d SE [10.00]	Hi there. What was the outcome from your visit to BMW? I have noticed a similar noise on occasions. Thanks
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11-13-2012, 04:25 AM	#3
Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	I have been busy, haven't had time to book an appointment yet. Has anyone else experience a similar problem? The noise is quite obvious between 1500rpm to 2000rpm, particularly if I turn on the air conditioner.
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11-16-2012, 05:12 AM	#4
Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	Got the car back from the dealer, it turned out to be loose fuel line / connector. apparently this is a common problem with the pre LCI E90 320d. They fixed it under warranty
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