A survey on the 335d and the belt squeal issue

jastakelov · 09-10-2011, 02:35 PM

A survey on the 335d and the belt squeal issue:

Please fill up the form here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...MWJFWnBUQWc6MQ

nonexistant · 10-04-2011, 10:48 PM

Dealer had my car for a month...BMW told them to try a smaller belt. No more noises.

But now I have a broken clip on the ground strap and a want for a 535d (528i doesn't cut it, powerwise); glad to have my diesel back though.

Deezl · 10-10-2011, 10:04 PM

my dealer replaced the belt and pulley, and had to have the car for 9 days to do that. They said that they had to talk with the bmw office in germany. however, this seems to have fixed my squeak, as I have not heard a noise in 3000 miles since they replaced the belt.

elester12 · 12-14-2011, 02:08 PM

dealer replaced mine. found a SIB on it. BMW will replace the belt with a smaller one

MrPig · 12-14-2011, 02:23 PM

What build dates are affected by this?

cssnms · 12-14-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPig

What build dates are affected by this?

As it relates to you 2011's are affected. Had mine replaced with an OEM belt before they found an aftermarket solution, still squeals like a mofo after it sits in the summer heat for a while. Plan to get the new belt installed next summer when it starts squealing again.

MrPig · 12-14-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cssnms

As it relates to you 2011's are affected. Had mine replaced with an OEM belt before they found an aftermarket solution, still squeals like a mofo after it sits in the summer heat for a while. Plan to get the new belt installed next summer when it starts squealing again.

Curious, I've not heard any squealing, but then again I didn't have the car until late August and missed most of the hot days. Guess time will tell.

cptcrunch · 12-14-2011, 10:19 PM

Thankfully no squealing belt here, early 2011 MY build

Messiah62 · 12-15-2011, 11:18 AM

I bought my 2011 335d Dec 28 2010 and I have not had any squeeling.

Julesandtrish · 12-15-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Messiah62

I bought my 2011 335d Dec 28 2010 and I have not had any squeeling.

Ditto. I have had my 2010 d for 2 years now and no belt squeals (knocking on wood). I also have 44k miles.

rogerdiaz · 04-27-2015, 01:42 PM

Anyone have the SIB for this issue?

09-10-2011, 02:35 PM	#1
jastakelov Enlisted Member 19 Rep 38 Posts Drives: diesel Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	A survey on the 335d and the belt squeal issue A survey on the 335d and the belt squeal issue: Please fill up the form here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...MWJFWnBUQWc6MQ __________________ diesel
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nonexistant Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Dealer had my car for a month...BMW told them to try a smaller belt. No more noises. But now I have a broken clip on the ground strap and a want for a 535d (528i doesn't cut it, powerwise); glad to have my diesel back though.
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Deezl New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2011 Alpine White 335d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	my dealer replaced the belt and pulley, and had to have the car for 9 days to do that. They said that they had to talk with the bmw office in germany. however, this seems to have fixed my squeak, as I have not heard a noise in 3000 miles since they replaced the belt. __________________
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elester12 Private 20 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NoVA, VA iTrader: (0)	dealer replaced mine. found a SIB on it. BMW will replace the belt with a smaller one
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MrPig Major 14 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: '11 STI, '90 325iS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325is [10.00]	What build dates are affected by this? __________________
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cptcrunch Captain Crunch 169 Rep 547 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Thankfully no squealing belt here, early 2011 MY build __________________ On Order (in transit): BMW iX 50, Oxide Grey Retired: BMW Welt Delivery 4/14/16: European Delivery - 2016 340i EBII/Saddle - ZMP \| ZCW \| ZDA \| ZLP \| ZTP \| M Adaptive \| Rear Shades \| MPPSK Before and After Dyno Retired: 2011 335D Space Grey/Black - ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| 6FL \| Sat Radio \| Nav \| $600 Base Audio Upgrade
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12-15-2011, 11:18 AM	#9
Messiah62 Private First Class 14 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE iTrader: (0)	I bought my 2011 335d Dec 28 2010 and I have not had any squeeling.
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