What did you do to your car today?

Mosaud1998 · 05-28-2021, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivers

I don't know who you are but be better.

Dude, it’s a joke. Your car do whatever

Mosaud1998 · 05-28-2021, 09:58 AM

So, I was driving to work today and the radio screen went dark and the radio stopped playing.

I hit the radio on button and the screen came back on and so did the radio.

At this point idek if I should change the battery and now both ground wires or?

BMW and electrics dont go well together.

I'm also hearing like a "vrrrr" sound or something when going over 40 MPH. Might just be the engine revving. Or diff going out?

Wolf 335 · 05-28-2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

So, I was driving to work today and the radio screen went dark and the radio stopped playing.

I hit the radio on button and the screen came back on and so did the radio.

At this point idek if I should change the battery and now both ground wires or?

BMW and electrics dont go well together.

I'm also hearing like a "vrrrr" sound or something when going over 40 MPH. Might just be the engine revving. Or diff going out?

You mean alternator?

CTinline-six · 05-28-2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

So, I was driving to work today and the radio screen went dark and the radio stopped playing.

I hit the radio on button and the screen came back on and so did the radio.

At this point idek if I should change the battery and now both ground wires or?

BMW and electrics dont go well together.

I'm also hearing like a "vrrrr" sound or something when going over 40 MPH. Might just be the engine revving. Or diff going out?

I would load test the battery and alternator, and check all connections. Otherwise everyone here is just guessing at what the issue might be.

Also if your car is XDrive, check the front driveshaft joints for play.

Mosaud1998 · 05-28-2021, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

You mean alternator?

Indy load tested the battery and alternator. Both came out good.

2one3E90 · 05-28-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by realj22

had factory comfort glass with 50% tint installed. Also hung the doors. Still have to make adjustments. Hood is not even attached.

i want where u get

Mosaud1998 · 05-28-2021, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

I would load test the battery and alternator, and check all connections. Otherwise everyone here is just guessing at what the issue might be.

Also if your car is XDrive, check the front driveshaft joints for play.

To check the front driveshaft joints, I have to take both plastic under panels off our only the front piece?

I hear that sound when I am accelerating at 40 MPH+. When I deaccelerate at that speed, I hear nothing.

CTinline-six · 05-28-2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by freedomfries

As an update, the pulley on my spare INA Germany tensioner with ~28k km is quiet so far. The 23k km INA tensioner with the noisy pulley was made in Slovakia.

Did you replace the whole tensioner? I replaced just the pulley with another brand new INA pulley from a tensioner I had and it makes the same noise. I didn't have a new aluminum bolt, so figured I could just swap the pulleys. Maybe the noise is from the tensioner itself?

The Nightman · 05-28-2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Did you replace the whole tensioner? I replaced just the pulley with another brand new INA pulley from a tensioner I had and it makes the same noise. I didn't have a new aluminum bolt, so figured I could just swap the pulleys. Maybe the noise is from the tensioner itself?

Yes, I replaced the entire tensioner, but I can't see how the tensioner spring can make the noise I heard. Did you also check the other pulleys with your stethoscope? The AC compressor pulley seemed to be a common problem from my research. Otherwise you could run the engine without the accessory belt to rule all of the pulleys out.

RealJ22 · 05-28-2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

i want where u get

I got it from my glass guy. OEM manufacturer.

Installed door guts. Windows are going in now.

BSM n54iS · 05-28-2021, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RealJ22

I got it from my glass guy. OEM manufacturer.

Installed door guts. Windows are going in now.

Fun! Bulletproof, ya?

CTinline-six · 05-28-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by freedomfries

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Did you replace the whole tensioner? I replaced just the pulley with another brand new INA pulley from a tensioner I had and it makes the same noise. I didn't have a new aluminum bolt, so figured I could just swap the pulleys. Maybe the noise is from the tensioner itself?

Yes, I replaced the entire tensioner, but I can't see how the tensioner spring can make the noise I heard. Did you also check the other pulleys with your stethoscope? The AC compressor pulley seemed to be a common problem from my research. Otherwise you could run the engine without the accessory belt to rule all of the pulleys out.

I agree, but with the stethoscope the noise definitely seemed to be isolated to the tensioner. I spun the bearing of the pulley I took off and it didn't seem bad, and the one I put on was perfect. Maybe the spring is loose on the tensioner and rubbing? I literally have an identical noise to your video. I ordered a new tensioner from FCP and will update. I checked the other pulleys and they weren't noisy. I originally suspected the AC or power steering based on other E90s I've worked on.

2one3E90 · 05-28-2021, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RealJ22

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

i want where u get

I got it from my glass guy. OEM manufacturer.

Installed door guts. Windows are going in now.

Wow boujeee. How much from glass guy

E92_William · 05-28-2021, 05:04 PM

I drove the ultimate warning light machine after my brother has had it this whole time. Bunch of issues to resolve like 10 fuel and o2 codes but it's a solid 15 footer looks wise.

Also got a few parts for both cars, brakes for both, oil change kit for the e92, and transmission filter and gasket.
I've always wanted to have one of these BMW oil top up bags

CTinline-six · 05-28-2021, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

To check the front driveshaft joints, I have to take both plastic under panels off our only the front piece?

I hear that sound when I am accelerating at 40 MPH+. When I deaccelerate at that speed, I hear nothing.

Front driveshaft = only the front plastic, but it really wouldn't hurt to put the car on stands and check the rear shafts as well. Get it up in the air and start pulling on stuff and checking for play in all the joints. Also see if it changes when turning left or right, which could indicate an axle shaft or bearing issue.

colorado.e9x · 05-28-2021, 06:47 PM

So my quart of oil un stuck from the side of the trunk liner (velcro) and the oil cap got loose.

Note to self: Only put sealed quarts in trunk

Another thing: Anyone know why I'd get CCID 351, 354 randomly? 4x4 and start assist inactive. Its happened to me twice this week and disappeared.

ky0u · 05-28-2021, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

So my quart of oil un stuck from the side of the trunk liner (velcro) and the oil cap got loose.

Note to self: Only put sealed quarts in trunk

Another thing: Anyone know why I'd get CCID 351, 354 randomly? Its happened to my twice this week and disappeared

So....you gonna send in that trunk cover to Blackstone labs or?

Mosaud1998 · 05-28-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Front driveshaft = only the front plastic, but it really wouldn't hurt to put the car on stands and check the rear shafts as well. Get it up in the air and start pulling on stuff and checking for play in all the joints. Also see if it changes when turning left or right, which could indicate an axle shaft or bearing issue.

I'll see if I've got time to take a look at it.

I feel like I'm just hearing shit.

Who knows

E92_William · 05-28-2021, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

So my quart of oil un stuck from the side of the trunk liner (velcro) and the oil cap got loose.

Note to self: Only put sealed quarts in trunk

Another thing: Anyone know why I'd get CCID 351, 354 randomly? Its happened to my twice this week and disappeared

Ah shit. I guess you're gonna have to dish soap the whole thing now. The one I bought has Velcro in the back too, hope it holds but I'd never put one open there with all the bumps and crap here

tcphoto · 05-28-2021, 07:18 PM

I never realized what a rabbit hole detailing can be. I just spent over six hours with my DA Polisher, Swirl and Scratch compound, yellow pads and then wax attacking the paint. My BSM E92 is starting to look better but I have to wait on Griot's Fast Correcting Cream I ordered before doing a full polish and seal. You'd think that some of these supplies would be available in a reasonable sized town like Nashville.

colorado.e9x · 05-28-2021, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_William

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

So my quart of oil un stuck from the side of the trunk liner (velcro) and the oil cap got loose.

Note to self: Only put sealed quarts in trunk

Another thing: Anyone know why I'd get CCID 351, 354 randomly? Its happened to my twice this week and disappeared

Ah shit. I guess you're gonna have to dish soap the whole thing now. The one I bought has Velcro in the back too, hope it holds but I'd never put one open there with all the bumps and crap here

I put dish soap in the foam cannon and went at it for a good half hour lol. There's still some in there and the carpets frayed but it doesnt look too bad. Neighbor has cotton trees so don't mind that

Lesson learned though. Even if you tighten the cap a good bit it'll still get loose

nsjames · 05-28-2021, 08:46 PM

at least it wasn't gear oil.
made that mistake once.
ended up replacing all the carpet in the back because the sulfur smell of gear oil never goes away.

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