328xi question

dwheelie · 01-04-2009, 01:30 PM

Dear members,

I have a 6 months old 328xi manual with 6k miles (purchased new). One thing I have noticed is that at idle, there is a slight 'helicopter' noise coming from the front. This happens randomly about 70% of the time.

What is that? The noise is very subtle, but it is definitely audible. It sounds exactly as a 'helicopter'.

Thanks.

Phil G. · 01-04-2009, 03:18 PM

Check the roundel on your hood to make sure it's not spinning

carrabassett786 · 01-04-2009, 07:29 PM

define helicopter noise....

cgpublic · 01-04-2009, 08:28 PM

Minimal ticking when cold is a common issue. There are multiple threads on this subject. Search 'ticking' and you'll find chapter & verse. If you're still concerned, bring it in to the dealer.

01-04-2009, 01:30 PM	#1
dwheelie New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	328xi question Dear members, I have a 6 months old 328xi manual with 6k miles (purchased new). One thing I have noticed is that at idle, there is a slight 'helicopter' noise coming from the front. This happens randomly about 70% of the time. What is that? The noise is very subtle, but it is definitely audible. It sounds exactly as a 'helicopter'. Thanks.
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01-04-2009, 03:18 PM	#2
Phil G. First Lieutenant 12 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maple Glen, PA iTrader: (2)	Check the roundel on your hood to make sure it's not spinning
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01-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#4
cgpublic Lieutenant 22 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2015 A3 2.0T Quattro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn to Bronxville iTrader: (0)	Helicopter = Ticking Minimal ticking when cold is a common issue. There are multiple threads on this subject. Search 'ticking' and you'll find chapter & verse. If you're still concerned, bring it in to the dealer. __________________ Present: 2015 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro \| Scuba Blue \| Sport Past: 2011 E90 335 xDrive (March Build) \| Deep Sea Blue \| Saddle Brown \| Brushed Aluminum Packages & Options: Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| BMW Apps, iDrive & iPod Past: 2008 E90 328xi \| Montego Blue \| Dakota Black \| Brushed Aluminum Packages & Options: Premium \| Sport \| Xenon \| CA \| Heated Seats \| iPod
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