Help me diagnose a problem on my 130i...
Discussion
..please!
When I apply steering input I get a sort of whiney, squeaky, bubbly noise from behind the dash - I'm tempted to say from the passenger side but not easy to tell. It's a new phenomenon but fairly consistent over the last month or so, more notable when cold or starting up have sat overnight.
It's quite subtle. Not as full on as fan belt squeal but similar in sound.
Mine is an '07 plate so not the older hydraulic steering. What could this be? Power steering pump??
Thanks for any help in advance!
When I apply steering input I get a sort of whiney, squeaky, bubbly noise from behind the dash - I'm tempted to say from the passenger side but not easy to tell. It's a new phenomenon but fairly consistent over the last month or so, more notable when cold or starting up have sat overnight.
It's quite subtle. Not as full on as fan belt squeal but similar in sound.
Mine is an '07 plate so not the older hydraulic steering. What could this be? Power steering pump??
Thanks for any help in advance!
DoubleSix said:
..please!
When I apply steering input I get a sort of whiney, squeaky, bubbly noise from behind the dash - I'm tempted to say from the passenger side but not easy to tell. It's a new phenomenon but fairly consistent over the last month or so, more notable when cold or starting up have sat overnight.
It's quite subtle. Not as full on as fan belt squeal but similar in sound.
Mine is an '07 plate so not the older hydraulic steering. What could this be? Power steering pump??
Thanks for any help in advance!
Post up a video...easier to see what's what with that. I think there must be a virus...mine sounds like the water pump and/or tensioners are shot When I apply steering input I get a sort of whiney, squeaky, bubbly noise from behind the dash - I'm tempted to say from the passenger side but not easy to tell. It's a new phenomenon but fairly consistent over the last month or so, more notable when cold or starting up have sat overnight.
It's quite subtle. Not as full on as fan belt squeal but similar in sound.
Mine is an '07 plate so not the older hydraulic steering. What could this be? Power steering pump??
Thanks for any help in advance!
Electric pumps are daft money.This is what I seem to have..
Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 21st April 15:51
yonex said:
DoubleSix said:
..please!
When I apply steering input I get a sort of whiney, squeaky, bubbly noise from behind the dash - I'm tempted to say from the passenger side but not easy to tell. It's a new phenomenon but fairly consistent over the last month or so, more notable when cold or starting up have sat overnight.
It's quite subtle. Not as full on as fan belt squeal but similar in sound.
Mine is an '07 plate so not the older hydraulic steering. What could this be? Power steering pump??
Thanks for any help in advance!
Post up a video...easier to see what's what with that. I think there must be a virus...mine sounds like the water pump and/or tensioners are shot When I apply steering input I get a sort of whiney, squeaky, bubbly noise from behind the dash - I'm tempted to say from the passenger side but not easy to tell. It's a new phenomenon but fairly consistent over the last month or so, more notable when cold or starting up have sat overnight.
It's quite subtle. Not as full on as fan belt squeal but similar in sound.
Mine is an '07 plate so not the older hydraulic steering. What could this be? Power steering pump??
Thanks for any help in advance!
Electric pumps are daft money.This is what I seem to have..
Edited by yonex on Tuesday 21st April 15:51
The noise I'm experiencing is much more subtle and only noticeable from in cabin with windows done up when applying lock, so quite subtle.
Not sure you'd even pick it up on a video tbh
Edited by DoubleSix on Tuesday 21st April 16:03
DoubleSix said:
I had assumed that the face-lift models using EPS had done away with fluid. Am I mistaken in this regard?
Errr.No actually, I read your post as it does have the old hydraulic system.
Can you lift the car up and get under it while someone else moves the steering wheel slightly? Should help locate the problem.
Robb F said:
Errr.
No actually, I read your post as it does have the old hydraulic system.
Can you lift the car up and get under it while someone else moves the steering wheel slightly? Should help locate the problem.
Hmm don't have a lift, any suggestions how one would go about that on their drive with only a pregnant Mrs for help? No actually, I read your post as it does have the old hydraulic system.
Can you lift the car up and get under it while someone else moves the steering wheel slightly? Should help locate the problem.
DoubleSix said:
95% certain your noise is the well known HVA (Hydraulic Valve Adjuster) issue. Plenty about that on the internets, I ended up having a redesigned cylinder head fitted under warranty to cure that.
The noise I'm experiencing is much more subtle and only noticeable from in cabin with windows done up when applying lock, so quite subtle.
Not sure you'd even pick it up on a video tbh
It's a weird one. It seems to get fed up on full lock, hoping it's belts. It never does it just starting it without moving. I'll keep an eye on fluids and get the belts swapped, it's in the hands of the car gods after that!The noise I'm experiencing is much more subtle and only noticeable from in cabin with windows done up when applying lock, so quite subtle.
Not sure you'd even pick it up on a video tbh
Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 21st April 16:03
DoubleSix said:
Robb F said:
Errr.
No actually, I read your post as it does have the old hydraulic system.
Can you lift the car up and get under it while someone else moves the steering wheel slightly? Should help locate the problem.
Hmm don't have a lift, any suggestions how one would go about that on their drive with only a pregnant Mrs for help? No actually, I read your post as it does have the old hydraulic system.
Can you lift the car up and get under it while someone else moves the steering wheel slightly? Should help locate the problem.
Plus 10 man points sir.
Edited by StuntmanMike on Wednesday 22 April 20:15
yonex said:
DoubleSix said:
95% certain your noise is the well known HVA (Hydraulic Valve Adjuster) issue. Plenty about that on the internets, I ended up having a redesigned cylinder head fitted under warranty to cure that.
The noise I'm experiencing is much more subtle and only noticeable from in cabin with windows done up when applying lock, so quite subtle.
Not sure you'd even pick it up on a video tbh
It's a weird one. It seems to get fed up on full lock, hoping it's belts. It never does it just starting it without moving. I'll keep an eye on fluids and get the belts swapped, it's in the hands of the car gods after that!The noise I'm experiencing is much more subtle and only noticeable from in cabin with windows done up when applying lock, so quite subtle.
Not sure you'd even pick it up on a video tbh
Edited by DoubleSix on Tuesday 21st April 16:03
DoubleSix said:
Your knocking noise is defo HVAs, I'd put (small quantities of) money on it!
I'll take the bet Without using full lock no noise in the last few days. I think I'm going to scratch the V8 M3 itch fairly soon now so I need to get to the bottom of it, not going to pass someone a duffer. It's belts or bearings, maybe clutch, not tappets IMO. Still enjoying it tbh.
DoubleSix said:
Your knocking noise is defo HVAs, I'd put (small quantities of) money on it!
I'll take the bet Without using full lock no noise in the last few days. I think I'm going to scratch the V8 M3 itch fairly soon now so I need to get to the bottom of it, not going to pass someone a duffer. It's belts or bearings, maybe clutch, not tappets IMO. Still enjoying it tbh.
DoubleSix said:
Your knocking noise is defo HVAs, I'd put (small quantities of) money on it!
I'll take the bet Without using full lock no noise in the last few days. I think I'm going to scratch the V8 M3 itch fairly soon now so I need to get to the bottom of it, not going to pass someone a duffer. It's belts or bearings, maybe clutch, not tappets IMO. Still enjoying it tbh.
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