10-23-2022, 04:44 PM | #1 |
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45e Front suspension clunk - normal?
Hey gang. I recently started noticing a slight clunking noise coming from what I'm guessing is the front suspension on my 45e. It is most noticeable at very slow speeds, such as crawling over a kerb or speed bump. It is not loud and for all I know could be perfectly normal so I wondered if others have noticed the same thing?
I suspect it also happens at speed when going over bumps but it's hard to tell due to road and wind noise. Overall the car feels very smooth, it's just the clunking sound that has got me wondering... |
10-23-2022, 08:05 PM | #2 |
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Mine makes a clunk going over speed bumps; it depends on the size of the bump and the speed at which the car is traveling.
I haven't had it inspected, but I guess nice to know there are two of us so maybe it's a non-issue? |
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10-24-2022, 02:28 PM | #4 |
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We don't have our 45e yet, but we have a 330e and there is a clunk or knocking sound when going over uneven surfaces and bumps. It's different than the normal sound going over speed bumps where you hear the front and rear suspension, it's only the front and mainly on the drivers side. It seemed to be a lot more noticeable if it was warm outside and under 35mph.
We've taken our car in a couple times and techs have a hard time replicating, and even when they did they still couldn't find the source. They claimed to bring in a BMW specialist and were not able to provide any definitive answers. |
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10-24-2022, 02:44 PM | #5 |
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Eeach time my F15 made that noise, it were the control arms. And mine went through them like my kids goes through bean and cheese tacos.
Really hoping this won't plague the G05 also. |
10-24-2022, 06:14 PM | #6 |
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If it's a phantom clunky sound with no perceptible mechanical feel to it, try swapping the tires around and see if it follows. I had a run flat that made a lot of noise when going over bumps at any speed. It was perceptible mainly at lower speeds on rough roads and at higher speeds on crappy freeway surfaces. The dealer rotated the tires around and the noise followed. Since they were new tires the dealer just replaced the one and the overly annoying noise went away.
Run flats still suck and are noisy, but that could potentially be a problem if nothing else seems to be bad. |
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10-24-2022, 06:50 PM | #7 |
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I think i can relate very well to this.
The clunk comes muted but you can feel it through the steering wheel. At low speeds over road bumps and sharp humps it will make a clunk. Almost only when the car is cold. It got worst for mine (June x40i) and it was diagnosed and the tie-rods was replaced in October. Now, the sound is crawling back to me again. |
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10-24-2022, 06:52 PM | #8 | |
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My G05 is due for the next set of tie-rods soon. If you can see my post above, im suspected it might be the lock but securing the tierod to the steering column, or even worse, a thread manufacturing mis-fit at the steering column end. |
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10-24-2022, 09:56 PM | #10 |
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Well dang it. Thanks for the input guys.
I guess I'll hope it gets worse or I can find an easy way to reproduce it for the dealer. I hate the typical "can't reproduce" dance when it comes to getting something rectified. |
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11-17-2022, 11:09 PM | #12 |
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Just popped back in to hopefully close off this story. Had my X5 in to BMW Bellevue today and they diagnosed and replaced a prematurely worn out sway bar end link. Hopefully it was just a poorly manufactured part and the new one will not fail again soon. If it does, I'll report back with any updates.
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06-19-2023, 09:59 AM | #14 |
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The X5 has had this issue at least since the E70. My 45e has about 4k miles on it and I can already hear the clunking, usually while hitting a small bump while turning. It's crazy (sad?) that they can't get rid of this problem after so many years.
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For the problematic rods taken off the car, what is wrong them with? is the joint/bushing loose? Mine has this as well. High bump or going over smaller bump too fast, I hear cluck in front. Not bother enough to take it in just for this. On my next surface, I will mention to SA
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10-23-2023, 05:08 PM | #19 |
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2024 X5 50e and I’m notice the same symptoms. Clumkking sound in the front suspension when turning and going over a some type of bumps or dips in the road. I’ll bring this up to my dealership. Thanks for the info guys.
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Front Suspension Knocking
Mine started having this sound at even 4k miles. The SC changed both wishbones, still has not solved the issue. Now they are waiting for the technical team to advice but I am sharing from this thread for them to consider like the tie rod etc. Thanks
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03-23-2024, 10:45 AM | #21 |
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Guys, I think I've figured this mystery noise out.
Check your HOOD. I've posted a few times here with this issue. Sharp turns at slow speeds usually replicated on uneven surfaces. I would get a click noise, or a knock, or creaking sound from what I thought was the front driver's side suspension, or steering column. Had my X5 in for service to the dealer 3 times in the last 6 weeks to look at this. The second time they replaced the tie rods per a service bulletin. The third time after a week with the car they did nothing and said the sound is normal as they have not ever been able to replicate it. Well anyway, yesterday after parking in my garage after hearing the sound again, feeling gaslit by BMW and thinking I'm going crazy, I just started pushing up and down on the driver's side over the tire to try and replicate what I was hearing. I found the sound I had been hearing to be coming from the hood. My guess is the weather seal that runs along that side which gets displaced on these X5's (sticking out, folded over making it a pain to close some of these hoods) is causing the hood to not tightly latch and making noise as the frame flexes. I've recorded it here: https://youtube.com/shorts/bFptN89x0UY?feature=share I can't say how relieved I feel, and I hope it's as simple as this for all those who also have a "mystery noise". |
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