New M3 owner, possible problem

Eloy84 · Sun, Sep-11-2016, 02:44:09 PM

Hey everyone, yesterday I bought an M3 and noticed a slight putter coming from under the car but then it went away. On the drive home (about 10 hours), the putter noise was a lot more noticeable but it only happens when I blip the gas. The best was I can describe the noise is comparing it to maybe a broken gasket near an exhaust.

I made an appointment to have the car looked at tomorrow but I'm kind of nervous.

Dr///M3 · Sun, Sep-11-2016, 07:10:50 PM

Sounds like some type of exhaust leak, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

M3NISMO · Sun, Sep-11-2016, 08:54:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr///M3

Sounds like some type of exhaust leak, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

+1
I'm betting is this too from what you've described

Eloy84 · Sun, Sep-11-2016, 11:38:29 PM

Sweet thanks. Feel a little better that that's what it could be. Going to have BMW take a look at it soon.

Hey where did you get those carbon fiber pieces for the front bumper?

Eloy84 · Tue, Sep-13-2016, 04:54:51 PM

The problem may be a lot worse. I was driving casual and all of a sudden, my check engine light came on and the car went into limp mode. The engine started to idle rough. I turned the car off and waited a minute or so before I turned it back on. When I did, the light went away and the car drove like normal again.

#1P4PKing · Fri, Oct-21-2016, 06:16:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eloy84

Sweet thanks. Feel a little better that that's what it could be. Going to have BMW take a look at it soon.

Hey where did you get those carbon fiber pieces for the front bumper?

x2, I have the same question about those carbon fiber pieces.

fatboyharley · Wed, Dec-28-2016, 08:36:38 PM

The carbon fiber pieces can be ordered but there is just nothing to secure them to. The holes tend to wear out and then it is almost impossible to get a good anchoring point.

simon_c · Wed, Dec-28-2016, 10:40:40 PM

Pull the codes and it should be obvious what it is. Could be as simple as a bad ignition coil.

pbonsalb · Thu, Dec-29-2016, 12:47:37 AM

Could be bad header to downpipe gasket (easy) or header to head gasket (a lot of work).

jeandaniel · Thu, Dec-29-2016, 11:05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eloy84

Sweet thanks. Feel a little better that that's what it could be. Going to have BMW take a look at it soon.

Hey where did you get those carbon fiber pieces for the front bumper?

Tischer (getbmwparts.com) or iND carry the OE pieces.

https://getbmwparts.com/partlocator/...catalogid=4462

iND will paint them for you (color matched looks good if it's not a black car).

I like them on my jet black a lot. Makes the front look lower and more aggressive.

Sun, Sep-11-2016, 07:10:50 PM	#2
Dr///M3 شهداد Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,237 In the garage: '10 BMW ///M3 '02 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Arlington, VA	Re: New M3 owner, possible problem Sounds like some type of exhaust leak, I wouldn't worry about it too much. __________________ ///M 2010 BMW M3-AW/FR\|6MT 2002 BMW M3-AW\|6MT 2003 BMW 325i-Black Sapphire Metallic 1996 BMW 328is-AW 2002 BMW M3-TiAg Sold 1996 BMW 328i- AW Sold

Sun, Sep-11-2016, 11:38:29 PM	#4
Eloy84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0	Re: New M3 owner, possible problem Sweet thanks. Feel a little better that that's what it could be. Going to have BMW take a look at it soon. Hey where did you get those carbon fiber pieces for the front bumper?

Tue, Sep-13-2016, 04:54:51 PM	#5
Eloy84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0	Re: New M3 owner, possible problem The problem may be a lot worse. I was driving casual and all of a sudden, my check engine light came on and the car went into limp mode. The engine started to idle rough. I turned the car off and waited a minute or so before I turned it back on. When I did, the light went away and the car drove like normal again.

Wed, Dec-28-2016, 08:36:38 PM	#7
fatboyharley Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 8 Reputation: 0	Re: New M3 owner, possible problem The carbon fiber pieces can be ordered but there is just nothing to secure them to. The holes tend to wear out and then it is almost impossible to get a good anchoring point.

Wed, Dec-28-2016, 10:40:40 PM	#8
simon_c Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,169 Reputation: 0 Location: SF Bay Area	Re: New M3 owner, possible problem Pull the codes and it should be obvious what it is. Could be as simple as a bad ignition coil. __________________ 2004 M3 - Alpine White \| Speed Cloth \| 6MT 2002 M3 - Alpine White \| Cinnamon \| 6MT (past)

Sun, Sep-11-2016, 02:44:09 PM	#1
Eloy84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 3 Reputation: 0	New M3 owner, possible problem Hey everyone, yesterday I bought an M3 and noticed a slight putter coming from under the car but then it went away. On the drive home (about 10 hours), the putter noise was a lot more noticeable but it only happens when I blip the gas. The best was I can describe the noise is comparing it to maybe a broken gasket near an exhaust. I made an appointment to have the car looked at tomorrow but I'm kind of nervous.

Thu, Dec-29-2016, 12:47:37 AM	#9
pbonsalb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,285 Reputation: 0	Re: New M3 owner, possible problem Could be bad header to downpipe gasket (easy) or header to head gasket (a lot of work).

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