Clanking when switching gears

e90-ZeRo · 01-24-2010, 01:51 PM

I drive an A/T 325i and when I put the car into a different gear, say from D[rive] to R[everse], I usually hear a "clank" like some kind of metal plates making contact with each other.

Should I take the car to the dealer and can this be fixed?

AlanAZ · 01-24-2010, 06:11 PM

Has it always done this? If this sound is new, I would suspect a problem.

BTW, I had a problem with the Universal at the rear Diff. It wasn't lubricated correctly during the build, and there was a clunk now when going from forward to reverse or back (I have a manual - but the problem is the same irrespective of transmission).

There's a TSB and revised 'parts pack' on this. Considering you have the same year and model, it might be the same thing.

RDHTran · 01-24-2010, 06:16 PM

My car doesnt feel "solid" as some people would say. I always hear some sort of rattling/clank noise inside or outside the car. It just feels like there are to many loose pieces in the car

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e90-ZeRo Prone to sudden bursts of acceleration 17 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 3-Series Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Clanking when switching gears I drive an A/T 325i and when I put the car into a different gear, say from D[rive] to R[everse], I usually hear a "clank" like some kind of metal plates making contact with each other. Should I take the car to the dealer and can this be fixed?
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AlanAZ Captain 44 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	Has it always done this? If this sound is new, I would suspect a problem. BTW, I had a problem with the Universal at the rear Diff. It wasn't lubricated correctly during the build, and there was a clunk now when going from forward to reverse or back (I have a manual - but the problem is the same irrespective of transmission). There's a TSB and revised 'parts pack' on this. Considering you have the same year and model, it might be the same thing. Last edited by AlanAZ; 01-24-2010 at 07:07 PM.. Reason: mo info
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RDHTran Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 06 e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portland iTrader: (3)	My car doesnt feel "solid" as some people would say. I always hear some sort of rattling/clank noise inside or outside the car. It just feels like there are to many loose pieces in the car
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