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E46 Xi Forum
The E46 XI was produced from 01-05 in sedan and touring body styles. Powered by either a 2.5L inline 6 in the 325xi or a 3.0L inline 6 330xi. Discuss all thing about BMW AWD E46 'Xi' here. |
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I have a 02 330xi and i had the same problem, vibration under acceleration, the only difference was it also happened at high gears like on the highway. My boot was also cracked and leaking and I bought the axle myself and it fixed the problem, cheap easy fix and I wouldnt worry about it.
http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...FZIWHwodTdkB7Q there is the link to the axle that will fix your car. |
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ya gotta be kidding me about all these vibration issues... my neighbor has a 325i. I tell him about this vibration issue (yes the issue is still here) i have and whataya know he tells me "yeah ya know funny you say that b/c i think im starting to feel one too"
Yo rider i wish that helped mine. Had my replaced. No luck. So as of last week everything from the flex disc back is all new. Vibration still here. I suppose I can change out the tranny mounts. Maybe the issue is further up. btw sorry didnt realize this was xi forum Last edited by Rumplemenz; 02-01-2016 at 05:19 PM. |
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I am having the dreaded vibration aswell aswell....I have a time with BMW on the 25th April. It sounds like I also have to replace my bushings with symptoms of clunking and wobble in the steering wheel after going over slight sharp "bumps/edges", but as said also the vibration on accellerating at high way speeds and uphill....... pooooh!!! Still love this car though.
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#66 |
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Motor mounts can cause this on the xi and other models.
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That's usually at stop signs/lights.
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what is the best way to check the rear axles?
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Get the car in the air and look for boot tears. Typically those are pretty rock solid. I would be more worried about the front vs the rear.
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Try replacing the center support bearing. I had vibration issues forever replaced axles, guibo motor mounts, nothing worked. Replaced the center support bearing and drove smooth as silk after. I vibrated in drive at idle, speeding up from idle and on highway. My bearing was absolutely shot. Worth looking into.
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I was having the vibration, I jacked up the front end, and spun the tire noticed the rotor was warped, put new rotors on and it solved the problem.
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2003 325xi > new plugs-O2 sensors pre cat replaced ccv valve and 4 hoses-S.A.P.hoses and intake plug-M.A.F-intake boot oil housing gasket water pump and belts-fuel filter-fuel pump-cleaned I.C.V.-throttle body-changed front differential oil--drivers side-axle-passenger side axle Front wheel bearings-front lower control arms-control arm bushings-Steering Rack Boots-alternator-rt front tie rod, front brake pads and rotors.
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