Get your differential check!

jaserion · 02-26-2009, 06:28 PM

i've been bringing my 08 e92 back for differential (rubbing while turning) noise checked out at least 2 or 3 times, and every time the dealership could not reproduce my problem. lately i've been hearing another noise like a metal moving with little lubricant. so i took my car in for service today, and they finally were able to reproduce the noise! unfortunately for me, they need to replace the differential completely, but it will take a few weeks because the part doesn't exist in the US and need to be ordered from Germany! anyway, my SA said that it's ok to drive like that until the part arrived. is it really ok to drive?

sigh...

gthirtyfizle · 02-26-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jaserion

i've been bringing my 08 e92 back for differential (rubbing while turning) noise checked out at least 2 or 3 times, and every time the dealership could not reproduce my problem. lately i've been hearing another noise like a metal moving with little lubricant. so i took my car in for service today, and they finally were able to reproduce the noise! unfortunately for me, they need to replace the differential completely, but it will take a few weeks because the part doesn't exist in the US and need to be ordered from Germany! anyway, my SA said that it's ok to drive like that until the part arrived. is it really ok to drive?

sigh...

What do u care, its all under warrante. On second note, I have the same problem, but was told that its fine to leave it as is. If not could bring it in and change the diff fluid.

GMWNashville · 02-26-2009, 06:57 PM

did they add the new fluid like the bulletin states?

montreal red · 02-26-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by volkswackin

did they add the new fluid like the bulletin states?

+1
i thought the fix for this was just a fluid change and not an entire diff swap.

jaserion · 02-26-2009, 07:53 PM

my 1st few times in for service, they did add the fluid. dont know why this time is different and my differential will be replaced.

J08M3 · 02-26-2009, 08:35 PM

I had this a while ago. They did the service bulletin of replacing the fluid and the noise didn't immediately go away. I had to drive the car for awhile and work the new fluid into the clutches???? If that's correct. Anyway after a bit of driving and a bunch of hard turns the noise is now permanently gone.

But if I had a new diff coming in the mail I'd be driving the hell out of the one that was in my car now

RRGOO7 · 02-26-2009, 08:45 PM

Could someone post the bulletin please

WenHan · 02-26-2009, 08:51 PM

I am in the exactly the same situation as yours, it takes 2 weeks for the new part to arrive from Germany.

CPM5 · 02-26-2009, 10:12 PM

Bump!!!

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Originally Posted by RRGOO7

Could someone post the bulletin please

xrayos · 02-26-2009, 10:44 PM

wow, and some people still say the rubbing or whine from the rear diff is normal. i'll bring mine in soon.

ponch_ki · 02-26-2009, 11:51 PM

this was discussed earlier on a previous thread i believe.
I am experiencing the same problems and Im having my diff fluid checked at the dealer at the moment.

heres the link:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137204

spyderco10 · 02-27-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xrayos

wow, and some people still say the rubbing or whine from the rear diff is normal. i'll bring mine in soon.

what if he gets it changed and then the noise persists?

jaserion · 02-27-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

what if he gets it changed and then the noise persists?

i'll let you guys know, but i sure hope not. and dont jinx me!

>_<

likestogofast · 02-27-2009, 11:20 AM

M's make all kinds of noises from hiss', pops, creaks, whines, thumps and what not. Everytime a new model arrives we have to get aquainted to a series of new noises. Personally I like the liitle quirky noises the new M3 makes. It reminds me of the heritage that these cars come from. BMW will prety much take care of any warranty issue that does not come from misuse. I know misuse is a loaded term, I get around this with my dealer through beer and wine. Everytime I take my car in for service I leave a case of premium beer in the trunk for the techs and a bottle of wine for my service writer. I have done this for the past several cars I have owned. I have never paid for any issue I have had with my cars as long as they are still under warranty. In fact only the lead tech works on my cars, and the Service Manager deals with me directly. (Hint good beer & wine go along way)

My point to all this giberish is... If you are looking to have your M's not make any of the quirky noises M's make... don't buy an M, quirky noises are part of what makes an M an M.

Drive them hard, have fun and get them services and repaired as needed.

M3 Nimz · 02-27-2009, 11:35 AM

dropped mine off this morning for the differential, we'll see how it goes

kmarei · 02-27-2009, 01:00 PM

i only started hearing the noise AFTER they changed the oil at the 1200mile service
maybe they forgot to put in the anti-slip compound? (can't remember the exact term, but its a special liquid that's addedd to the differential oil)

gthirtyfizle · 02-27-2009, 04:04 PM

How long does the diff fluid change take? I just made an appointment and im trying to find out if i can just wait for it or if i should request a loaner. Thank u.

jaserion · 02-27-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gthirtyfizle

How long does the diff fluid change take? I just made an appointment and im trying to find out if i can just wait for it or if i should request a loaner. Thank u.

1 of my 1st times in for differential fluid took within 1 hr if i remember correctly. my dealership told me to wait and i did. lol.

gthirtyfizle · 02-27-2009, 04:34 PM

Great man, thank u very much. Thats what i did, told them id wait.

jaserion · 02-27-2009, 04:43 PM

finally, got a chance to take a pic of of the invoice. see attached.

M3 Nimz · 02-27-2009, 06:08 PM

I just got mine back , they took my car out and were able to recreate the rubbing sound. They replaced the differential oil and the sound seems to be gone now.

jaserion · 02-27-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Nimz

I just got mine back , they took my car out and were able to recreate the rubbing sound. They replaced the differential oil and the sound seems to be gone now.

i hope you have better luck than me. give it a few days and also when it's hot as my invoice indicated.

02-26-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
jaserion Captain 119 Rep 973 Posts Drives: BMW Onsh'mo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Get your differential check! i've been bringing my 08 e92 back for differential (rubbing while turning) noise checked out at least 2 or 3 times, and every time the dealership could not reproduce my problem. lately i've been hearing another noise like a metal moving with little lubricant. so i took my car in for service today, and they finally were able to reproduce the noise! unfortunately for me, they need to replace the differential completely, but it will take a few weeks because the part doesn't exist in the US and need to be ordered from Germany! anyway, my SA said that it's ok to drive like that until the part arrived. is it really ok to drive? sigh... __________________ 2015 F31 Sport Wagon 2014 Tesla Model S 2011 E93 M3 - Gone 2008 E92 M3 - Gone 2006 E90 325i - Gone
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	did they add the new fluid like the bulletin states?
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jaserion Captain 119 Rep 973 Posts Drives: BMW Onsh'mo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	my 1st few times in for service, they did add the fluid. dont know why this time is different and my differential will be replaced. __________________ 2015 F31 Sport Wagon 2014 Tesla Model S 2011 E93 M3 - Gone 2008 E92 M3 - Gone 2006 E90 325i - Gone
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J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	I had this a while ago. They did the service bulletin of replacing the fluid and the noise didn't immediately go away. I had to drive the car for awhile and work the new fluid into the clutches???? If that's correct. Anyway after a bit of driving and a bunch of hard turns the noise is now permanently gone. But if I had a new diff coming in the mail I'd be driving the hell out of the one that was in my car now __________________
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RRGOO7 Colonel 360 Rep 2,451 Posts Drives: GTR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (13)	Could someone post the bulletin please
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WenHan Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I am in the exactly the same situation as yours, it takes 2 weeks for the new part to arrive from Germany.
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xrayos Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 275 Posts Drives: '09 M3 AW/BLK Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (2)	wow, and some people still say the rubbing or whine from the rear diff is normal. i'll bring mine in soon.
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ponch_ki Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 297 Posts Drives: cars Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manila, Philippines iTrader: (0)	this was discussed earlier on a previous thread i believe. I am experiencing the same problems and Im having my diff fluid checked at the dealer at the moment. heres the link: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137204 __________________ 2008 AW E92 M3 (sold ) Amuse Ericsson Exhaust, Amuse Trunk, Vorsteiner Lip, BMW Performance Seats, AA SSK, AA Pulley, Gruppe-M Intake, BBS 19" LMs, AP Racing BBK 1994 BMW E36 M3 Euro (Track Car)
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likestogofast Old Fart 1 Rep 123 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT... My Beater Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (0)	M's make all kinds of noises from hiss', pops, creaks, whines, thumps and what not. Everytime a new model arrives we have to get aquainted to a series of new noises. Personally I like the liitle quirky noises the new M3 makes. It reminds me of the heritage that these cars come from. BMW will prety much take care of any warranty issue that does not come from misuse. I know misuse is a loaded term, I get around this with my dealer through beer and wine. Everytime I take my car in for service I leave a case of premium beer in the trunk for the techs and a bottle of wine for my service writer. I have done this for the past several cars I have owned. I have never paid for any issue I have had with my cars as long as they are still under warranty. In fact only the lead tech works on my cars, and the Service Manager deals with me directly. (Hint good beer & wine go along way) My point to all this giberish is... If you are looking to have your M's not make any of the quirky noises M's make... don't buy an M, quirky noises are part of what makes an M an M. Drive them hard, have fun and get them services and repaired as needed.
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M3 Nimz ///M 9 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 IB e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	dropped mine off this morning for the differential, we'll see how it goes __________________ 2008 e92 IB M3- aFe filter, AA pulleys, Remus Race exhaust
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gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	How long does the diff fluid change take? I just made an appointment and im trying to find out if i can just wait for it or if i should request a loaner. Thank u.
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gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Great man, thank u very much. Thats what i did, told them id wait.
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jaserion Captain 119 Rep 973 Posts Drives: BMW Onsh'mo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	finally, got a chance to take a pic of of the invoice. see attached. Attached Images __________________ 2015 F31 Sport Wagon 2014 Tesla Model S 2011 E93 M3 - Gone 2008 E92 M3 - Gone 2006 E90 325i - Gone
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M3 Nimz ///M 9 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 IB e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	I just got mine back , they took my car out and were able to recreate the rubbing sound. They replaced the differential oil and the sound seems to be gone now. __________________ 2008 e92 IB M3- aFe filter, AA pulleys, Remus Race exhaust
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