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Why is my BMW making a rattling noise?
What are common reasons my BMW 328i engine rattles? While there are a variety of reasons your BMW 328i is rattling, the most common 3 are the ball joints, struts or strut mount, or a problem with the sway bar links.
When I start my car I hear a rattling noise?
If the rattling noise occurs when the car is stationary the origin is in the engine/transmission and/or exhaust system. If the identical rattle occurs when the car is moving, too, motor mounts or loose exhaust system components are a possibility.
What causes engine rattle on startup?
If you hear a “clack-clack” kind of rattle when you start your car’s engine, it could be a sign of piston slap. Pistons move up and down in their cylinders with a tight fit between the piston and cylinder wall.
Why does my engine make a rattling noise when I accelerate?
You usually hear this noise when accelerating the vehicle. Most people call this a pinging or rattling sound. This noise is caused by an air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder being ignited prematurely by the heat of compression as the piston is moving up on the compression stroke.
Why is my transmission rattling?
Regarding a noisy transmission, the trouble could range from a lack or loss of transmission fluid; the incorrect fluid type was inserted into your transmission, gears or bearings have worn down, or there are damaged gear teeth.
Why does MY BMW make a rattling noise?
When the road isn’t smooth and has small bumps or what not theres a rattling noise which sounds like its coming from possibly my passenger seat or somewhere in that area could also be the back seat not 100% sure where. But i have noticed that it doesn’t do it if i have someone in the seat.
Why does my seat belt rattle when I get Out of the car?
The rattle from my front or back passenger side is more of a loose noise. I kinda think its the headrest or something from the sound of it. My passenger seat belt rattles whenever my wife gets out of the car. The tongue gets twisted to face the door. I turn the belt so the tongue is facing the inside, rattle gone.
What makes a rattling noise from the driver’s seat?
From the driver’s seat it sounds like it could be on the rear deck, like one of those latch covers is rattling, but it makes the noise whether thery’re open or not. And it makes the noise when one or both rear seats are occupied and buckled.