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BRG/Blk Cooper S · Feb 22nd, 2008, 02:17 PM

Hi all,
Warranty due to expire in 10 days on my S and of course I've suddenly developed a clicking noise - is this the car reminding me who's in charge, or BMW engineering designed to ensure I purchase the extended warranty

So, I'm getting a clicking noise from the drivers-side when I accelerate and decelerate, mostly in traffic in first and second gear at low speeds.
It appears to be coming from the interior in the accelerator pedal / wheel arch area - although it could be from the exterior wheel arch area.
I don't think it's an engine mount as it's not a clunk - more like the sound when you turn a light switch on and off.

I did manage to find that the accelerator pedal itself will make a clicking sound if I wiggle it around with my hand - can't be totally sure that's the sound I'm hearing when driving though.

Anyone have any ideas? Could it be a drive shaft or shock absorber etc?
Have it booked into the dealership on Tuesday and just like to give them a heads-up as it seems issues get resolved easier that way.

Thanks, Geoff.

Thor Sanchez · Jul 19th, 2008, 04:26 PM

Did you find out what this noise was? Because it sounds a lot like the noise my '05 Mini S is making now.

baskers · Jul 20th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Hello,

This sounds like one of two things:

- Driveshaft
- Wheel bearing

Had it on mine too... quite common, but easily fixed. Hope it gets sorted.

Jay

BRG/Blk Cooper S · Jul 22nd, 2008, 03:30 PM

Was initially diagnosed as a drive-shaft but actually turned out to be the driver-side engine mount.

All clicking now gone

.

Feb 22nd, 2008, 02:17 PM	#1
BRG/Blk Cooper S w' all the toys.. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 591 Offline	Help locating clicking noise from drivers-side pls? Hi all, Warranty due to expire in 10 days on my S and of course I've suddenly developed a clicking noise - is this the car reminding me who's in charge, or BMW engineering designed to ensure I purchase the extended warranty So, I'm getting a clicking noise from the drivers-side when I accelerate and decelerate, mostly in traffic in first and second gear at low speeds. It appears to be coming from the interior in the accelerator pedal / wheel arch area - although it could be from the exterior wheel arch area. I don't think it's an engine mount as it's not a clunk - more like the sound when you turn a light switch on and off. I did manage to find that the accelerator pedal itself will make a clicking sound if I wiggle it around with my hand - can't be totally sure that's the sound I'm hearing when driving though. Anyone have any ideas? Could it be a drive shaft or shock absorber etc? Have it booked into the dealership on Tuesday and just like to give them a heads-up as it seems issues get resolved easier that way. Thanks, Geoff.

Jul 19th, 2008, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Thor Sanchez MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Local Time: 06:54 PM Posts: 56 Offline	Did you find out what this noise was? Because it sounds a lot like the noise my '05 Mini S is making now. Hyper Blue/Black 2005 MCS 8/3/2004

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Jul 20th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 891 Offline	Hello, This sounds like one of two things: - Driveshaft - Wheel bearing Had it on mine too... quite common, but easily fixed. Hope it gets sorted. Jay

Jul 22nd, 2008, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
BRG/Blk Cooper S w' all the toys.. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 591 Offline	Was initially diagnosed as a drive-shaft but actually turned out to be the driver-side engine mount. All clicking now gone .

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