335 Buzzing/Rattle behind Center Dash - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

HenryX · 01-05-2013, 02:53 PM

Gaaaaa. it has been 600 miles and it's still there!!!! Anyone else experiencing this issue? Thinking of going to the service once I fully break in the 1200mi. Has anyone to able to pinpoint the exact problem causing this buzzin? Happens all the time when I'm in sport mode going from gear 1-2-3 (auto btw). So sad

bcl0328 · 01-05-2013, 03:38 PM

search some other threads. been lots of posts about it.

ES_TRADER · 01-05-2013, 05:43 PM

Do u have HUD? Mine sounds like its coming from there. But I've only heard it when engine is cold. Fully warmed and I hear nothing

ducatiboy72 · 01-05-2013, 05:46 PM

Had rattle coming from the navi screen in my car. But it has disappeared by itself now before I had time to bring it in to the dealer.

TheObviousChild · 01-05-2013, 05:47 PM

i've heard it too....comes and goes. Still, annoying.

ES_TRADER · 01-05-2013, 06:08 PM

These are all new cars. Sometimes it takes time for these plastics to settle in. Maybe give it a year and see?

TreDirtyFive · 01-05-2013, 06:16 PM

mine is horrible...

rxander · 01-05-2013, 07:13 PM

Toggle your AC on and off see if that is the culprit.

AndDown · 01-05-2013, 07:40 PM

The plastic area anterior to the shifter squeaks on mine - I can duplicate the squeak by pushing on that area. I've read that they can insulate by placing insulation tape. I just turn up the music

ny325 · 01-05-2013, 07:52 PM

Hopefully it goes away. That will drive me crazy. Good luck.

Frencholivier · 01-05-2013, 07:57 PM

In 2013, is it too much to ask from a $50k car to be rattle-free??

shivaswrath · 01-05-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Frencholivier

In 2013, is it too much to ask from a $50k car to be rattle-free??

one wonders...

HenryX · 01-08-2013, 06:37 PM

Found my problem, whenever the front 2 climate vents face upward, it will cause the rattle noise / buzzing. When the vents are position neutral (straight) or down, the rattle/buzzing noise goes away. Hope this helps somebody.

Frencholivier · 01-08-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HenryX

Found my problem, whenever the front 2 climate vents face upward, it will cause the rattle noise / buzzing. When the vents are position neutral (straight) or down, the rattle/buzzing noise goes away. Hope this helps somebody.

I'm sure it will help other people. Thanks for sharing the solution. But what an odd problem!

letsavit · 01-08-2013, 09:37 PM

I had a rattle/clipping sound from the air con when I first got mine, it's gone now

It sounded like a fan clipping a loose sticker or something.

mikikuki7 · 01-08-2013, 09:58 PM

I dismounted my whole front dashboard, removed navi etc... Drive it without the parts... Guess what!? The rattle was still there!! So annoying... I bought an X6 and planning on driving the vehicle for one day before I sign any papers when I purchase a new vehicle

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PK2348 · 01-08-2013, 10:27 PM

i had a rattling noise coming from underneath the shifter at certain rpms. took it to the dealer. they kept it for 2 days but fixed the problem. First they removed center console and carpet and realized it was coming from underneath the floor. They removed transmission shield, exhaust system and heat shileds and found a vent tube for the tranfer case that was vibrating against the floor. Then they had to disconnect driveshaft and lower the transmission to take out the tube, cut 8mm off and that fixed the problem.
I almost felt bad, but the car is completely quite now. They told me they also put some felt tape all over dash.

HenryX · 01-08-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PK2348

i had a rattling noise coming from underneath the shifter at certain rpms. took it to the dealer. they kept it for 2 days but fixed the problem. First they removed center console and carpet and realized it was coming from underneath the floor. They removed transmission shield, exhaust system and heat shileds and found a vent tube for the tranfer case that was vibrating against the floor. Then they had to disconnect driveshaft and lower the transmission to take out the tube, cut 8mm off and that fixed the problem.
I almost felt bad, but the car is completely quite now. They told me they also put some felt tape all over dash.

Wow, they practically took apart your car. hahaha

Weaselboy · 01-09-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HenryX

Gaaaaa. it has been 600 miles and it's still there!!!! Anyone else experiencing this issue? Thinking of going to the service once I fully break in the 1200mi. Has anyone to able to pinpoint the exact problem causing this buzzin? Happens all the time when I'm in sport mode going from gear 1-2-3 (auto btw). So sad

Yep... I had the same noise in mine. Took it in and the dealer pulled all the A/C vents out and wrapped them in felt tape then put it back together. Problem solved.

I agree it is unacceptable to have a ~$50,000 car with rattles like this.

I don't recall seeing this many "rattle" posts with previous new models like the E90 etc.

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HenryX Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	335 Buzzing/Rattle behind Center Dash Gaaaaa. it has been 600 miles and it's still there!!!! Anyone else experiencing this issue? Thinking of going to the service once I fully break in the 1200mi. Has anyone to able to pinpoint the exact problem causing this buzzin? Happens all the time when I'm in sport mode going from gear 1-2-3 (auto btw). So sad
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01-05-2013, 03:38 PM	#2
bcl0328 Captain Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 955 iTrader: (0)	search some other threads. been lots of posts about it.

01-05-2013, 05:43 PM	#3
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	Do u have HUD? Mine sounds like its coming from there. But I've only heard it when engine is cold. Fully warmed and I hear nothing

01-05-2013, 05:46 PM	#4
ducatiboy72 Private First Class Drives: F31 M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 107 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 320ia Tour ... [0.00]	Had rattle coming from the navi screen in my car. But it has disappeared by itself now before I had time to bring it in to the dealer.

01-05-2013, 06:08 PM	#6
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	These are all new cars. Sometimes it takes time for these plastics to settle in. Maybe give it a year and see?

01-05-2013, 07:13 PM	#8
rxander First Lieutenant Drives: F30 Alpine White Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 319 iTrader: (0)	Toggle your AC on and off see if that is the culprit.

01-05-2013, 07:40 PM	#9
AndDown Just Copacetic! Drives: 2013 F30 328i AlpinWeiss Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	The plastic area anterior to the shifter squeaks on mine - I can duplicate the squeak by pushing on that area. I've read that they can insulate by placing insulation tape. I just turn up the music

01-05-2013, 07:52 PM	#10
ny325 First Lieutenant Drives: E90 328i jet black spt pkg Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	Hopefully it goes away. That will drive me crazy. Good luck.

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Frencholivier Private First Class Drives: F30 LCI :) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Greater NYC Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	In 2013, is it too much to ask from a $50k car to be rattle-free??

01-08-2013, 06:37 PM	#13
HenryX Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Found my problem, whenever the front 2 climate vents face upward, it will cause the rattle noise / buzzing. When the vents are position neutral (straight) or down, the rattle/buzzing noise goes away. Hope this helps somebody.

01-08-2013, 09:37 PM	#15
letsavit New Member Drives: BMW 320d sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	I had a rattle/clipping sound from the air con when I first got mine, it's gone now It sounded like a fan clipping a loose sticker or something.

01-08-2013, 09:58 PM	#16
mikikuki7 Private First Class Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Melbourne Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: McAllen, TX Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	I dismounted my whole front dashboard, removed navi etc... Drive it without the parts... Guess what!? The rattle was still there!! So annoying... I bought an X6 and planning on driving the vehicle for one day before I sign any papers when I purchase a new vehicle )

01-08-2013, 10:27 PM	#17
PK2348 Private Drives: 2013 328i xdrive Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	i had a rattling noise coming from underneath the shifter at certain rpms. took it to the dealer. they kept it for 2 days but fixed the problem. First they removed center console and carpet and realized it was coming from underneath the floor. They removed transmission shield, exhaust system and heat shileds and found a vent tube for the tranfer case that was vibrating against the floor. Then they had to disconnect driveshaft and lower the transmission to take out the tube, cut 8mm off and that fixed the problem. I almost felt bad, but the car is completely quite now. They told me they also put some felt tape all over dash.