That Squeak!

263464757 · 10-19-2011, 09:15 PM

After driving, Sav parked in garage, for about the next 2 hours, every so often you here a faint squeak that has a resonance to it...eeeeeek!

Is that the suspension that's bleeding off...Anyone know?

I always notice it at night when I'm working around the car. Just curious!

WWONG · 10-19-2011, 11:22 PM

Sounds like something to do with the battery turning itself on and off and every time power is received, the fuel pump primes.

You should hear what a 335i sounds like when it's off. Random thudding every once in a while.

263464757 · 10-20-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by WWONG

Sounds like something to do with the battery turning itself on and off and every time power is received, the fuel pump primes.

You should hear what a 335i sounds like when it's off. Random thudding every once in a while.

Uh...Never here that ...why would the battery turn on and off if the car has been turned off?

WWONG · 10-20-2011, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 263464757

Uh...Never here that ...why would the battery turn on and off if the car has been turned off?

Most likely to save power + keep the alarm system (notably the clown-nose LED on the mirror and accelerometer)/BMW assist transceiver/key transponder working.

14bmws · 10-20-2011, 06:47 PM

When I unlock my 2012 35i, it sounds like air shocks filling up for about 5 seconds. I wonder every time. Also, the radio and wipers will not turn off unless I lock the car. Can't figure it out.

JOcampo · 10-20-2011, 06:48 PM

same thing here, wipers keep on going lol

263464757 · 10-20-2011, 10:59 PM

Spent about Two hrs in the garage tonight...waxing/rotating tires. After paying close attention I'm almost positive it's the suspension letting down.

I did another test. Open the door, ignition on, left ignition on for about 8-10 min...ignition off, laid underneath rear end, after about 5-8 min, rear end dropped quickly and dramatically about a half inch.

Which brings up another question...rear end, center of axel and on top, forward of the shock there's a large shock/strut. Is that an airbag?, or do they just cover up the coil...if we even have coil's. Note: I have adaptive drive if it makes a difference.

I should have taken a pic...I had the wheel off.

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WWONG Banned 109 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	Sounds like something to do with the battery turning itself on and off and every time power is received, the fuel pump primes. You should hear what a 335i sounds like when it's off. Random thudding every once in a while.
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14bmws Private 6 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	When I unlock my 2012 35i, it sounds like air shocks filling up for about 5 seconds. I wonder every time. Also, the radio and wipers will not turn off unless I lock the car. Can't figure it out.
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JOcampo New Member 4 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2009 X6 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	same thing here, wipers keep on going lol
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263464757 Lt. General 7 Rep 143 Posts Drives: X5 5.0, 540i, 1965 C2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisville iTrader: (0)	Spent about Two hrs in the garage tonight...waxing/rotating tires. After paying close attention I'm almost positive it's the suspension letting down. I did another test. Open the door, ignition on, left ignition on for about 8-10 min...ignition off, laid underneath rear end, after about 5-8 min, rear end dropped quickly and dramatically about a half inch. Which brings up another question...rear end, center of axel and on top, forward of the shock there's a large shock/strut. *Is that an airbag?, or do they just cover up the coil...if we even have coil's. Note:* I have adaptive drive if it makes a difference. I should have taken a pic...I had the wheel off.
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