Vibration at 80km/h

[therock610]

Hi all, just got a 06 320i & experience vibration when speed reaches 80km/h.
Initially suspect tyre, replaced problem still persist.
This vibration seems from undercarriage as I can feel it & there is humming sound, any bros experience this?

Could it be propeller shaft?


Pls advise...

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

high pitch ? .....

Hi all, just got a 06 320i & experience vibration when speed reaches 80km/h.
Initially suspect tyre, replaced problem still persist.
This vibration seems from undercarriage as I can feel it & there is humming sound, any bros experience this?

Could it be propeller shaft?


Pls advise...

 

[therock610]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

high pitch ? .....

no, just humming + vibration...

 

[marcus28]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

wheel balancing done? sorry..I've encountered the same problem before at 80km/hr virbration, was solved eventually after balancing is done.

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

go with the low cost fix first .....balancing ? wheel bearings ?

 

[Shev]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

When was the last time the engine oil and oil filter was changed?

Maybe can send in workshop for diagnosis

 

[therock610]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

wheel balancing done? sorry..I've encountered the same problem before at 80km/hr virbration, was solved eventually after balancing is done.

I've change a rim & tyre liao...

 

[therock610]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

When was the last time the engine oil and oil filter was changed?

Maybe can send in workshop for diagnosis

Just change also, however when bought this ride, the dealer bought a service warranty of 1 year or 25000 at Optima werkz, sending in tmr to check...

 

[evantan66]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

Hi, my ride is Nov06 320. I have this problem too. Very strangely the vibration n humming begin when speed reach 80km/h n above. As soon as speed drop below 80km/h the ride is smooth again.
The car went in to dealer workshop for almost 2 weeks changing many parts(propeller shaft,drive shaft...etc) to no avail. Went for on-wheel high speed wheel balancing n alignment also cant solve.
I test drove another two 320i and one of them had the same problem.
The mechanic at site sponsor BXX said this is common problem with 3 series n u can easily spend $10k or more on repairs with no solution.
Just wanna share my experience n advice pple to drive above 80km/h during test drive.

 

[therock610]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

Hi, my ride is Nov06 320. I have this problem too. Very strangely the vibration n humming begin when speed reach 80km/h n above. As soon as speed drop below 80km/h the ride is smooth again.
The car went in to dealer workshop for almost 2 weeks changing many parts(propeller shaft,drive shaft...etc) to no avail. Went for on-wheel high speed wheel balancing n alignment also cant solve.
I test drove another two 320i and one of them had the same problem.
The mechanic at site sponsor BXX said this is common problem with 3 series n u can easily spend $10k or more on repairs with no solution.
Just wanna share my experience n advice pple to drive above 80km/h during test drive.

OMG! Mine is still in workshop now, mechanic will replace drive shaft, keep my finger cross, will update soon...

 

[canuck78]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

What about at 110-140kph? Does it still vibrate?

Try to get a second opinion, ask Dr Rod at R2D to check out for you.

Hi, my ride is Nov06 320. I have this problem too. Very strangely the vibration n humming begin when speed reach 80km/h n above. As soon as speed drop below 80km/h the ride is smooth again.
The car went in to dealer workshop for almost 2 weeks changing many parts(propeller shaft,drive shaft...etc) to no avail. Went for on-wheel high speed wheel balancing n alignment also cant solve.
I test drove another two 320i and one of them had the same problem.
The mechanic at site sponsor BXX said this is common problem with 3 series n u can easily spend $10k or more on repairs with no solution.
Just wanna share my experience n advice pple to drive above 80km/h during test drive.

 

[therock610]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

Just collected my car, both drive shafts & propeller shaft were replaced, luckily was cover by service warranty, so no cost involved

Went for a test drive, there is a significant reduce in vibration but still feel there is still a bit, maybe i'm too sensitive, need to monitor a while...

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

Did they check your diffs ?

Just collected my car, both drive shafts & propeller shaft were replaced, luckily was cover by service warranty, so no cost involved

Went for a test drive, there is a significant reduce in vibration but still feel there is still a bit, maybe i'm too sensitive, need to monitor a while...

 

[therock610]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

Paiseh, what is diffs?

 

[gluejuice]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

Check your bearings. Bearings of wheels normally produce a humming sound when they are worn out. Any it only occurs at a resonating frequency. like in your case at 80km/h. either +/-20-30 km/h will have no more sound already.

However if you don't change it, the range of speed which it makes noise will keep increasing.

 

[therock610]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

Bro Redbeanbun, can u advise the symptom of rear differential issue? Thks

 

[fl1725]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

I changed tyre to normal instead of run-flat and cruising become a breeze...
Got a Continental, still not ideal and plan to change to Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2 later.

 

[Mambo76]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

Hi therock610 and all,

I have a whining noise too, from moving and the loudest being at 60-80km., the same workshop checked and said is axle spoiled which is not under warranty. Now negotiating with the workshop and car dealer on who to pay. I bought this 2007 E70 in oct 2012 and have spent $2k since.....: (.

TS, do you still have the problem after driveshaft and propellar change?

Rgds

 

[a_dam]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

HI Peeps..

Not so sure but could it also be due to the engine mounting? Try being in a stationary position with gear engaged at D.. Place both your hands on the steering wheels, if you can feel the vibration, confirm engine mounting...Then again, i could be wrong....

 

[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: Vibration at 80km/h

Axle spoil ? Maybe need second opinion ?

Hi therock610 and all,

I have a whining noise too, from moving and the loudest being at 60-80km., the same workshop checked and said is axle spoiled which is not under warranty. Now negotiating with the workshop and car dealer on who to pay. I bought this 2007 E70 in oct 2012 and have spent $2k since.....: (.

TS, do you still have the problem after driveshaft and propellar change?

Rgds