E92 335..........and an annoying rattle

harry335 · 10-19-2006, 04:12 AM

My new 335 has devloped an annoying rattle around the ashtray in front of the gearstick. Sounds like its the brushed alu trim possibly where it meets the base / underside of the centre dash.

BMW have had one attempt at a fix with no success, the technician thought it sounded 'deeper' than on / from the surface.

It starts only after about 20 mins of driving when the car is fully warmed.

Has anyone experienced anything similar?

Cheers, Harry

Also, I'm going to Vegas for a holiday soon and fancy hiring something exotic for a day (car i mean!) anyone got any suggestions as to where i could try.

Thanks in advance

lux.sh · 10-19-2006, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by harry335

Also, I'm going to Vegas for a holiday soon and fancy hiring something exotic for a day (car i mean!) anyone got any suggestions as to where i could try.

http://www.exoticcarrentalslasvegas.com/index.html

Its around $1500 for a day.

F32Fleet · 10-19-2006, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by harry335

My new 335 has devloped an annoying rattle around the ashtray in front of the gearstick. Sounds like its the brushed alu trim possibly where it meets the base / underside of the centre dash.

BMW have had one attempt at a fix with no success, the technician thought it sounded 'deeper' than on / from the surface.

It starts only after about 20 mins of driving when the car is fully warmed.

Has anyone experienced anything similar?

Cheers, Harry

Also, I'm going to Vegas for a holiday soon and fancy hiring something exotic for a day (car i mean!) anyone got any suggestions as to where i could try.

Thanks in advance

Similiar..mine sounds like a faint flapping/ticking. As for the fix? Well..for the most part it has just gone away.

av8thor · 10-19-2006, 08:29 AM

I've rented Porsches from Rent-A-Vette a couple times, they are a solid operation. Be wary of one thing, even when you take thier super insurance option, you can often still have a deductible of $2000-$3000 if something happens to the car.

I rented a 911 Cabrio from them, and 10 mins into the Drive to Hoover Dam, the car in front of me ran over a roofing shingle that was lying in the road. It flew up, and gouged about a 2 inch hole in the front bumper of the 911. Even though I had all the insurance options, it still cost me $400 for the repair, and could have cost $1500 or more if they had to replace the bumper.

I would say it's still worth it, the drive to Hoover and along the lake is excellent, and I also hear that driving up into the Red Rocks park is also stunning. Plus, rolling up to the casinos in an exotic and having the valet park your car right out front is nice too.

Just be sure to read the fine print, caveat emptor. (Damaged wheels and detonated clutches are not covered by the insurance!)

meruyailir · 10-19-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Socom

Similiar..mine sounds like a faint flapping/ticking. As for the fix? Well..for the most part it has just gone away.

I was waiting for the first rattle complaint for E92. Now here it is.... I can't believe BMW hasn't fixed it.

Catscratch · 10-19-2006, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by meruyailir

I was waiting for the first rattle complaint for E92. Now here it is.... I can't believe BMW hasn't fixed it.

So this is quite a common rattle?

meruyailir · 10-19-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Catscratch

So this is quite a common rattle?

At least I got it too and I read some also did. One possible solution is to insert a pad in between the central dash and console where they meet. See if it works for you.

harry335 · 10-19-2006, 10:58 AM

Thanks for the replys- $1500....GULP, might give a 911 a go for a day or two though.

harry335 · 10-19-2006, 01:39 PM

Regarding the rattle and the comments so far.

Would I be correct in assuming this is a problem area on E90's for rattles?

F32Fleet · 10-19-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by meruyailir

I was waiting for the first rattle complaint for E92. Now here it is.... I can't believe BMW hasn't fixed it.

On my E90. Should be no difference between E90/92

MythMaker · 10-19-2006, 04:28 PM

I have the same rattle... didn't start till 30k miles though. If you press on the right side by the ashtray cover it goes away. Taking it to the dealer on Monday and I hope for a fix as it is driving me crazy

Catscratch · 10-20-2006, 12:31 AM

Keep us posted ... rattles is kinda my weak spot since my current car is an Alfa and driving me nuts :mad:

GAaaAR · 10-20-2006, 12:36 AM

Is this rattle only on aluminum trim cars?

ksfrogman · 10-20-2006, 01:04 AM

Here's an interesting aside. When we were installing the TVNav2Go module, longtran noticed that behind the iDrive screen were two huge loose metal screws stuck to my dashboard's speaker magnet. This is the way my car came from the factory!

GAaaAR · 10-23-2006, 10:11 PM

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Is this rattle only on aluminum trim cars?

So is it? I really like aluminum trim, but if thats the only trim that can possible cause rattling, i can go with something else.

Bob at Stratmosphere · 10-23-2006, 10:58 PM

I was in a friends 335i that had the dreaded rattle. It occured at 2000 RPM and yes it has aluminum trim ! My car has aluminum trim but thankfully has no trim rattle.

Vinobien · 10-23-2006, 11:21 PM

my gray poplar rattles when i hit 10,000rpm.

AxelLopezzzz · 10-24-2006, 09:45 AM

I'm starting to freaking out. My 335i just went into production, I hope they fix problem.

GAaaAR · 10-24-2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinobien

my gray poplar rattles when i hit 10,000rpm.

Is that suppose to be a joke?

GS833 · 10-24-2006, 01:32 PM

No, his car really does hit 10k rpm...

GAaaAR · 10-24-2006, 06:01 PM

Ok so im guessing its confirmed now that nobody else is giving me another trim that causes rattles that only aluminum trims can possibly cause the rattle described on this thread.

canucklion · 10-24-2006, 08:19 PM

huh? who's giving you another trim?

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Ok so im guessing its confirmed now that nobody else is giving me another trim that causes rattles that only aluminum trims can possibly cause the rattle described on this thread.

10-19-2006, 04:12 AM	#1
harry335 Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	E92 335..........and an annoying rattle My new 335 has devloped an annoying rattle around the ashtray in front of the gearstick. Sounds like its the brushed alu trim possibly where it meets the base / underside of the centre dash. BMW have had one attempt at a fix with no success, the technician thought it sounded 'deeper' than on / from the surface. It starts only after about 20 mins of driving when the car is fully warmed. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Cheers, Harry Also, I'm going to Vegas for a holiday soon and fancy hiring something exotic for a day (car i mean!) anyone got any suggestions as to where i could try. Thanks in advance __________________ E92 335, Sparkling Graphite, Black Dakota + Alu, Auto, 18" wheels, Pro Sat nav
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av8thor Private First Class 2 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	I've rented Porsches from Rent-A-Vette a couple times, they are a solid operation. Be wary of one thing, even when you take thier super insurance option, you can often still have a deductible of $2000-$3000 if something happens to the car. I rented a 911 Cabrio from them, and 10 mins into the Drive to Hoover Dam, the car in front of me ran over a roofing shingle that was lying in the road. It flew up, and gouged about a 2 inch hole in the front bumper of the 911. Even though I had all the insurance options, it still cost me $400 for the repair, and could have cost $1500 or more if they had to replace the bumper. I would say it's still worth it, the drive to Hoover and along the lake is excellent, and I also hear that driving up into the Red Rocks park is also stunning. Plus, rolling up to the casinos in an exotic and having the valet park your car right out front is nice too. Just be sure to read the fine print, caveat emptor. (Damaged wheels and detonated clutches are not covered by the insurance!)
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harry335 Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replys- $1500....GULP, might give a 911 a go for a day or two though. __________________ E92 335, Sparkling Graphite, Black Dakota + Alu, Auto, 18" wheels, Pro Sat nav
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harry335 Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Regarding the rattle and the comments so far. Would I be correct in assuming this is a problem area on E90's for rattles? __________________ E92 335, Sparkling Graphite, Black Dakota + Alu, Auto, 18" wheels, Pro Sat nav
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MythMaker Enlisted Member 5 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 325i Red M6,Nav+L7 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	I have the same rattle... didn't start till 30k miles though. If you press on the right side by the ashtray cover it goes away. Taking it to the dealer on Monday and I hope for a fix as it is driving me crazy
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10-20-2006, 12:31 AM	#12
Catscratch Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 272 Posts Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Keep us posted ... rattles is kinda my weak spot since my current car is an Alfa and driving me nuts :mad: __________________ BMW E92 335d M-Sport
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GAaaAR Captain 33 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Is this rattle only on aluminum trim cars?
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ksfrogman Major General 576 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Here's an interesting aside. When we were installing the TVNav2Go module, longtran noticed that behind the iDrive screen were two huge loose metal screws stuck to my dashboard's speaker magnet. This is the way my car came from the factory! __________________
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Bob at Stratmosphere Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: Space Gray BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rochester, New York iTrader: (0)	I was in a friends 335i that had the dreaded rattle. It occured at 2000 RPM and yes it has aluminum trim ! My car has aluminum trim but thankfully has no trim rattle.
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Vinobien The 3 Day Diet! 19 Rep 630 Posts Drives: Space Gray e92, 88 911 Cab Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Conshohocken, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 911 Porsche Ca ... [0.00]	my gray poplar rattles when i hit 10,000rpm.
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GS833 Lieutenant 24 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 330i ZHP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, CA iTrader: (1)	No, his car really does hit 10k rpm... __________________ Formerly know as 330iE90 2004 330i ZHP 2006 United Grey GTI (wife's) - DSG, package 1. 1974 Chamonix 2002tii - (SOLD)
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GAaaAR Captain 33 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Ok so im guessing its confirmed now that nobody else is giving me another trim that causes rattles that only aluminum trims can possibly cause the rattle described on this thread.
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