Exit Squeak...

Moondog · 06-14-2006, 08:55 PM

Not sure if this is a maintenance or suspension question (or both)... When I get out of my e90 (4K miles, born on date 12/05) there is an annoying squeak that seems to come from under the car (not the seat or door). I searched the forum but did not find anyone with a similar issue. I had two BMW's prior to the e90; an older high-mileage e32 740 and the other a later model e39 5. Even though both were "well" broken in, neither had any kind of odd squeaky noises. Before I take it to dealer, wanted to check with the forum... any thoughts?

Moondog · 06-14-2006, 09:13 PM

Sorry guys... I think this should be in suspension.

E90Fleet · 06-15-2006, 11:54 AM

Sounds like it may be the handbrake ( emergency brake) thats not fully on

Make shure the Hbrake is fully on and you car is in gear before getting out

Moondog · 06-15-2006, 12:09 PM

THANKS E90FLEET!!! That was it... I disengaged the parking brake and bounced on the door sill... NO SQUEAK! Your the man. I posted this to the suspension thread, will let them know the fix/problem. Have a great day!

gazi8 · 06-15-2006, 02:05 PM

I had the same issue with my e46 as well as my e90 right now, squeek from the hand brake. I took my e46 to the BMW dealer and they said it was normal. I haven't taken my e90 because I figured they would say the same thing. Lets see if they say differently to you.

E90Fleet · 06-15-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Moondog

THANKS E90FLEET!!! That was it... I disengaged the parking brake and bounced on the door sill... NO SQUEAK! Your the man. I posted this to the suspension thread, will let them know the fix/problem. Have a great day!

Glad I could help

06-14-2006, 08:55 PM	#1
Moondog Private First Class 21 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	Exit Squeak... Not sure if this is a maintenance or suspension question (or both)... When I get out of my e90 (4K miles, born on date 12/05) there is an annoying squeak that seems to come from under the car (not the seat or door). I searched the forum but did not find anyone with a similar issue. I had two BMW's prior to the e90; an older high-mileage e32 740 and the other a later model e39 5. Even though both were "well" broken in, neither had any kind of odd squeaky noises. Before I take it to dealer, wanted to check with the forum... any thoughts? __________________ Live to drive... E39 2000 528i* E32 1994 740il* *retired
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06-14-2006, 09:13 PM	#2
Moondog Private First Class 21 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	Sorry guys... I think this should be in suspension. __________________ Live to drive... E39 2000 528i* E32 1994 740il* *retired
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06-15-2006, 11:54 AM	#3
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1351 Rep 10,187 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Sounds like it may be the handbrake ( emergency brake) thats not fully on Make shure the Hbrake is fully on and you car is in gear before getting out __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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06-15-2006, 12:09 PM	#4
Moondog Private First Class 21 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	BINGO! THANKS E90FLEET!!! That was it... I disengaged the parking brake and bounced on the door sill... NO SQUEAK! Your the man. I posted this to the suspension thread, will let them know the fix/problem. Have a great day! __________________ Live to drive... E39 2000 528i* E32 1994 740il* *retired
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gazi8 Private 11 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2000 323i/2006 330i/2016 428i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	I had the same issue with my e46 as well as my e90 right now, squeek from the hand brake. I took my e46 to the BMW dealer and they said it was normal. I haven't taken my e90 because I figured they would say the same thing. Lets see if they say differently to you.
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