Noises from dashboard and engine front

johntan1338

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Hi experts out there, need your comments, my beemer is 320i 2.2 E46 2002 FL model.

4 problems I have faced and sent to PML for more than 7 visits:

1) Idling or reverse gear, the virbation nosie comes from dash board, I complained and they change the meter panel for me. But the problem was still existing. PML sent a german engineer to evaluate and he says there was a wire lying on somewhere in the dashboard area causing it(dun know what crap reason he given). Any body had this issue before? PML tells me I'm the only one feedabck(jokes??)

2) When I revved while driving(not stationary), I hear cling-cling sound in front of dashboard. I tried to isolate the problem by taking out the meter panel and it seemed there is nothing wrong with the meter(confirmed again with case 1 above). I change the petrol from 98 to Vpower. same issue remained. Any one here again can share?

3) Everytime I start off my car from stationary(first time start off and move), there's always a locking sound from the front. It happens sometimes before central locking or after central locking. What's the problem? PML always deny hearing this when I send to them. PML always has the luck when it comes to moments like this..

4) while driving at 75 to 80 KM/h, there's this whistling(stagering) pitch from the rear. However anyting below or above that speed, it's silent. PML says it's due to resonance from the axle. They tightened some bolts and tell me it's fixed. Problem remains till now, I am sending again next mon. I am thinking of changing the exhaust box to rectify this issue and also to get a bassier sound (maybe remus or sepring?)

Thanks bros!!
 
Re: Noises from dashboard and engine front

Seems like these problems only my car have eh.. ass luck.. Luckily the engine is keeping me happy otherwsie bloody curse and swear everyday..
 
Re: Noises from dashboard and engine front

1) Don't know. Can't tell.

2) Pinking from the engine. Quite normal for M54TU engines as it retards timing to suit type of petrol. Happens during accleration.

3) Locking sound is from ABS/ASC hydrualic pump. Only happens once after start ups. Normal

4) Resonance from axle caused the noise. Nothing much can be done other than replacing it. However it is not guarenteed the noise can be eliminated as the new part is probably a RMFD part. Most E46s have the noise at that particular speed.
 
Re: Noises from dashboard and engine front

Hi Russo,

Thanks mate for the feedback and as least some consolation. so it seemed other than point 1) , my E46 is behaving like any other e46 then. cheers mate!

btw, what is rmfd part in pt 4 u mentioned? pml must gurantee me in that portion.
 
Re: Noises from dashboard and engine front

means Re-ManuFactured Part. It's not 100% brand new from factory. But still covers warrenty.
 
Re: Noises from dashboard and engine front

Thanks mate.. I have posted a new thread in Rims/tyres forum.. Chnaging my rims.. cheers mate
 
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