Rotational Whine 2006

irishwolverine · 11-18-2012, 11:35 AM

Hey everyone,

Just got my car back for the second time and still do not have a solution. When my speeds are at 20 mph or below, I hear a rotational whine in the rear passenger wheel area. When I approach stops or accelerate for speeds between 0-20mph I hear the noise. It does not get louder or quieter when applying the brakes and I do not experience any vibrations or handling difficulties. my mechanic took apart and cleaned all the calipers, rotors, and pads and said everything looks normal and the rotors and pads only have 3k miles on them. Anyone have any idea what it might be? Mechanic said everything looks normal and that its safe to drive. Thank you for any insights you may have!

Roowah · 11-18-2012, 04:37 PM

Wheel bearings?

thecadman99 · 11-18-2012, 08:28 PM

I agree, check your wheel bearings. Jack up each wheel, grab the wheel by the sides (never put your hand UNDER the tire) and give it a shake.
If you have jackstands, jack up both rear tires and give them a spin. Be sure to chock the front tires first!

11-18-2012, 11:35 AM	#1
irishwolverine New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: BMW 325xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago, Illinois iTrader: (0)	Rotational Whine 2006 - 325xi Hey everyone, Just got my car back for the second time and still do not have a solution. When my speeds are at 20 mph or below, I hear a rotational whine in the rear passenger wheel area. When I approach stops or accelerate for speeds between 0-20mph I hear the noise. It does not get louder or quieter when applying the brakes and I do not experience any vibrations or handling difficulties. my mechanic took apart and cleaned all the calipers, rotors, and pads and said everything looks normal and the rotors and pads only have 3k miles on them. Anyone have any idea what it might be? Mechanic said everything looks normal and that its safe to drive. Thank you for any insights you may have!
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Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	Wheel bearings? __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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thecadman99 Lieutenant 53 Rep 450 Posts Drives: e90 330i 6mt spt bk/bk Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I agree, check your wheel bearings. Jack up each wheel, grab the wheel by the sides (never put your hand UNDER the tire) and give it a shake. If you have jackstands, jack up both rear tires and give them a spin. Be sure to chock the front tires first! __________________ 06 330i 6mt Spt- Eibach Springs, BMW Perf Susp, Supersprint Exhaust, BSW Audio RIP-94 325i 5mt 4d- M3 springs/susp, Z3 wheels, Chipped, Intake, Exhaust= FUN!
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