Sport mode - Clanking and metallic noises from clutch/transmission.

Dannyxz · 06-28-2019, 08:04 PM

Hello all.

I’m driving a ‘16 M235i with 25k miles on it (still under warranty).

When I’m in Eco Mode or Comfort mode, I shift like butter. Hardly any noises at all.

When I’m in sport mode though... the car sounds like a real machine! Maybe this is normal? Maybe it’s the dual mass fly wheel?

Whenever I engage or disengage the clutch, especially at low speed, there is a lot of clanking. When I engage the clutch and shift into 1st or second, there’s like a ‘spinning’ noise coming from the transmission.

I’ve never owned a manual BMW so maybe I’m just a noob to this, but can someone calm my nerves? Is this normal?

Thanks.

seansurfn2 · 07-23-2019, 01:50 AM

stop driving it geezus man have it looked at before it costs you 10k

Gepeto · 07-24-2019, 11:51 AM

Is it possible it's coming from the exhaust flap, but from inside the car you think it's the transmission? The "rod" between the flap actuator and the flap broke on mine and it was doing exactly that. I was about to change exhausts anyway but knowing it was just that re-assured me, when it started I was sure I was in for 10K of repairs!

jaximointhecut · 07-29-2019, 09:53 AM

I hear a metal sound coming from the exhaust clamp occasionally. I've never worried about it.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-29-2019, 04:06 PM

Sounds like you need to have a professional take a look. Post a video, maybe that will offer more clarity.

06-28-2019, 08:04 PM	#1
Dannyxz Private 11 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Sport mode - Clanking and metallic noises from clutch/transmission. Hello all. I’m driving a ‘16 M235i with 25k miles on it (still under warranty). When I’m in Eco Mode or Comfort mode, I shift like butter. Hardly any noises at all. When I’m in sport mode though... the car sounds like a real machine! Maybe this is normal? Maybe it’s the dual mass fly wheel? Whenever I engage or disengage the clutch, especially at low speed, there is a lot of clanking. When I engage the clutch and shift into 1st or second, there’s like a ‘spinning’ noise coming from the transmission. I’ve never owned a manual BMW so maybe I’m just a noob to this, but can someone calm my nerves? Is this normal? Thanks. Last edited by Dannyxz; 06-28-2019 at 08:37 PM..
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07-23-2019, 01:50 AM	#2
seansurfn2 Private First Class 49 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i m-sport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	stop driving it geezus man have it looked at before it costs you 10k
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Gepeto Private 53 Rep 87 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Is it possible it's coming from the exhaust flap, but from inside the car you think it's the transmission? The "rod" between the flap actuator and the flap broke on mine and it was doing exactly that. I was about to change exhausts anyway but knowing it was just that re-assured me, when it started I was sure I was in for 10K of repairs!
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07-29-2019, 09:53 AM	#4
jaximointhecut Lieutenant 74 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Orleans/South FL iTrader: (0)	I hear a metal sound coming from the exhaust clamp occasionally. I've never worried about it. __________________ 2015 m235i 6mt
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07-29-2019, 04:06 PM	#5
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,212 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Sounds like you need to have a professional take a look. Post a video, maybe that will offer more clarity.
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