First Gear Vibration/Noise on AT

GatorE92 · 03-08-2011, 06:53 PM

My E92 LCI xDrive AT (1,400 miles) seems to have a slight vibration/noise in the engine. The noise drops off after first gear (whether in D, DS mode). Anyone have this issue? Is this normal? xDrive related? Is this a tranny issue?

Thanks.

GatorE92 · 03-10-2011, 04:55 PM

Just got a call from dealership. engine control reprogram. i wonder if there is a programming issue with the N55 that is causing my issue.

henry418 · 03-12-2011, 11:56 PM

I think I have the same problem as yours.. Thought it was the turbo sound (first turbo car lol), maybe not. Let me know what fixes the problem

JaysBlueE92 · 03-14-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorE92

Just got a call from dealership. engine control reprogram. i wonder if there is a programming issue with the N55 that is causing my issue.

was there a service bulletin for this?? any more info ?

GatorE92 · 03-14-2011, 05:57 PM

I had to reschedule appointment, so it won't be until later this week to find out what this ECU reprogram is all about. i definitely have a noise in my engine.

Rishidhir · 03-15-2011, 02:17 AM

They reprogrammed my engine and transmission replaced the exhaust lift kit. I was getting horrible mileage as well. Now it's been gone for 20 days to replace the heads. Will post and let you know of that does resolve my issues.

BMITF · 03-26-2011, 04:05 AM

hey does any 2011 328xi sedan ppl have the same problem? my car kinda have that problem for some reasons.

GatorE92 · 03-28-2011, 06:13 PM

SA couldn't really explain why it needed 4 hour reprogram. He tested vibration and said might be wastegate for turbos, which wouldn't apply to 328. They really couldn't explain. Told me to come back if it persists. Cop out if you ask me.

henry418 · 03-28-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorE92

SA couldn't really explain why it needed 4 hour reprogram. He tested vibration and said might be wastegate for turbos, which wouldn't apply to 328. They really couldn't explain. Told me to come back if it persists. Cop out if you ask me.

So basically no fix? That's sad.. If it doesn't affect performance/engine life, I don't really care though.. not too annoying.

Rishidhir · 03-31-2011, 08:41 PM

Got my car back. Everything is back to normal.
Exhaust lifters
Engine heads
Reprogrammed software

This all resolved ticking and vibrating noises along with horrible mileage.

jacobg06 · 04-01-2011, 03:53 PM

Good to hear! I'm about to take delivery on mine so I'll make sure dealership has ensured all those things have been done!

reprod · 04-01-2011, 04:01 PM

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Good to hear! I'm about to take delivery on mine so I'll make sure dealership has ensured all those things have been done!

Drive it for a while... atleast 1000 miles.

My '11 335xi had some weird startup issues when I first got it. Took about 1-2 seconds to turn over. Now, after 600 miles, it starts up on first turn and is solid...

03-08-2011, 06:53 PM	#1
GatorE92 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	First Gear Vibration/Noise on AT My E92 LCI xDrive AT (1,400 miles) seems to have a slight vibration/noise in the engine. The noise drops off after first gear (whether in D, DS mode). Anyone have this issue? Is this normal? xDrive related? Is this a tranny issue? Thanks.
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03-10-2011, 04:55 PM	#2
GatorE92 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Engine Control Recall Just got a call from dealership. engine control reprogram. i wonder if there is a programming issue with the N55 that is causing my issue.
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henry418 Captain 54 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (4)	I think I have the same problem as yours.. Thought it was the turbo sound (first turbo car lol), maybe not. Let me know what fixes the problem
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03-14-2011, 05:57 PM	#5
GatorE92 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	no service bulletin - just a call from dealer I had to reschedule appointment, so it won't be until later this week to find out what this ECU reprogram is all about. i definitely have a noise in my engine.
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03-15-2011, 02:17 AM	#6
Rishidhir New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 08 328xi coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I had the same issue... They reprogrammed my engine and transmission replaced the exhaust lift kit. I was getting horrible mileage as well. Now it's been gone for 20 days to replace the heads. Will post and let you know of that does resolve my issues.
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03-26-2011, 04:05 AM	#7
BMITF New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 3 series 2011 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	hey does any 2011 328xi sedan ppl have the same problem? my car kinda have that problem for some reasons.
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03-28-2011, 06:13 PM	#8
GatorE92 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	ECU reprogrammed SA couldn't really explain why it needed 4 hour reprogram. He tested vibration and said might be wastegate for turbos, which wouldn't apply to 328. They really couldn't explain. Told me to come back if it persists. Cop out if you ask me.
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03-31-2011, 08:41 PM	#10
Rishidhir New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 08 328xi coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Got my car back. Everything is back to normal. Exhaust lifters Engine heads Reprogrammed software This all resolved ticking and vibrating noises along with horrible mileage.
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04-01-2011, 03:53 PM	#11
jacobg06 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2011 335i x-drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Good to hear! I'm about to take delivery on mine so I'll make sure dealership has ensured all those things have been done!
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