SMG noise issue...&subrame recall question/guibo

Foo2rama · Mon, Oct-12-2009, 11:20:44 PM

Hey guys I got a new question for you guys. I have an 04 SMG coupe that seems to be having issues. I am still under CPO so I will most likly drop it off in the next few days. When I start the car and shift it into nuetral and well as into first or second I get a pretty loud sound and somestimes a vibration through the smg knob. It is not a grind, it is almost like to un lubricated pieces of metal rubbing. Hard to explain really. The pump seems to be running correctly as I unlock and start the car does anyone have any ideas?

Also I figure I should get the subframe checked while I am at it, as I think OCT is the last month for this to be fixed under the class action/recall, does anyone have more info on this?

Also I think the guibo may be failing as a get a stutter as I slow down from first or second to a stop...

Oe more thing, my temp is staying under the middle mark, they have stated the engine is running slightly cool, but inside specs, should I force a thermostat replacement while I am at it? Does anyone have more info on getting this fixed under warranty? I was under the impression that if it did not stay dead middle under normal operation it was not working correctly, I think it may be stuck open. I live in socal and it ran slightly cool in 100 degree weather.

Any ideas out there?

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Foo2rama · Tue, Oct-13-2009, 06:18:50 PM

BUMP no one has a comment?

Foo2rama · Wed, Oct-14-2009, 06:52:06 AM

No one???? last bump...

No one has guibo info or any idea what is making the sound when I shift?

boarderpat · Wed, Oct-14-2009, 01:20:44 PM

I'd be very interested to see an answer to this as I have an 04 M3 SMG with the EXACT same problem description!!!!

+1 for help please!!!!!

calle6289 · Wed, Oct-14-2009, 01:35:26 PM

i have the same problem..i was told the throw out bearing? i dunno im stumped. the car drives perfect with no error lights..nothing.

Foo2rama · Thu, Oct-15-2009, 08:45:28 PM

I took it in and showed an SA the issue, it is intermittent, and luckily it repeated. They made an appointment for next week when the factory rep will be in so we will see next friday. They are also going to look at the guibo for me, as I get some jerkiness as I slowdown in first or second. Also they are going to do a subframe check for me.

Foo2rama · Mon, Oct-26-2009, 08:41:37 PM

Ok I got the answer, and will have some more info tomorrow. Apparently that noise is made by air in the SMG pump system caused by a faulty hose. They patched it up and it is working fine, while I wait for a replacement.

The guibo is covered under CPO strangely...

I will post all work done once I get the car back as well as part numbers.

Mon, Oct-12-2009, 11:20:44 PM	#1
Foo2rama 2004 E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 4,248 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Costa Mesa	SMG noise issue...&subrame recall question/guibo Hey guys I got a new question for you guys. I have an 04 SMG coupe that seems to be having issues. I am still under CPO so I will most likly drop it off in the next few days. When I start the car and shift it into nuetral and well as into first or second I get a pretty loud sound and somestimes a vibration through the smg knob. It is not a grind, it is almost like to un lubricated pieces of metal rubbing. Hard to explain really. The pump seems to be running correctly as I unlock and start the car does anyone have any ideas? Also I figure I should get the subframe checked while I am at it, as I think OCT is the last month for this to be fixed under the class action/recall, does anyone have more info on this? Also I think the guibo may be failing as a get a stutter as I slow down from first or second to a stop... Oe more thing, my temp is staying under the middle mark, they have stated the engine is running slightly cool, but inside specs, should I force a thermostat replacement while I am at it? Does anyone have more info on getting this fixed under warranty? I was under the impression that if it did not stay dead middle under normal operation it was not working correctly, I think it may be stuck open. I live in socal and it ran slightly cool in 100 degree weather. Any ideas out there? :::: SKIP TO BOTTOM FOR FIX:::: __________________ __________________ 2004 Mystic Blau Imola Rot ///M3 Coupe SMG Other Rides 73- 240z - L28 Block w e31 heads - prepping as a track toy 95- Legend Coupe - C32A5 block - totaled while parked 96- Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 - totaled while parked in a seperate incident Last edited by Foo2rama; Mon, Oct-26-2009 at 08:40:13 PM.

Tue, Oct-13-2009, 06:18:50 PM	#2
Foo2rama 2004 E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 4,248 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Costa Mesa	BUMP no one has a comment? __________________ __________________ 2004 Mystic Blau Imola Rot ///M3 Coupe SMG Other Rides 73- 240z - L28 Block w e31 heads - prepping as a track toy 95- Legend Coupe - C32A5 block - totaled while parked 96- Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 - totaled while parked in a seperate incident

Wed, Oct-14-2009, 06:52:06 AM	#3
Foo2rama 2004 E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 4,248 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Costa Mesa	No one???? last bump... No one has guibo info or any idea what is making the sound when I shift? __________________ __________________ 2004 Mystic Blau Imola Rot ///M3 Coupe SMG Other Rides 73- 240z - L28 Block w e31 heads - prepping as a track toy 95- Legend Coupe - C32A5 block - totaled while parked 96- Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 - totaled while parked in a seperate incident

Wed, Oct-14-2009, 01:35:26 PM	#5
calle6289 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 87 Reputation: 0	i have the same problem..i was told the throw out bearing? i dunno im stumped. the car drives perfect with no error lights..nothing. __________________ 2003 E46 ///M3 Vert SG/Nappa

Thu, Oct-15-2009, 08:45:28 PM	#6
Foo2rama 2004 E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 4,248 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Costa Mesa	I took it in and showed an SA the issue, it is intermittent, and luckily it repeated. They made an appointment for next week when the factory rep will be in so we will see next friday. They are also going to look at the guibo for me, as I get some jerkiness as I slowdown in first or second. Also they are going to do a subframe check for me. __________________ __________________ 2004 Mystic Blau Imola Rot ///M3 Coupe SMG Other Rides 73- 240z - L28 Block w e31 heads - prepping as a track toy 95- Legend Coupe - C32A5 block - totaled while parked 96- Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 - totaled while parked in a seperate incident

Wed, Oct-14-2009, 01:20:44 PM	#4
boarderpat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 300 Reputation: 0 Location: Orlando	I'd be very interested to see an answer to this as I have an 04 M3 SMG with the EXACT same problem description!!!! +1 for help please!!!!!

Mon, Oct-26-2009, 08:41:37 PM	#7
Foo2rama 2004 E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 4,248 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Costa Mesa	Ok I got the answer, and will have some more info tomorrow. Apparently that noise is made by air in the SMG pump system caused by a faulty hose. They patched it up and it is working fine, while I wait for a replacement. The guibo is covered under CPO strangely... I will post all work done once I get the car back as well as part numbers. __________________ __________________ 2004 Mystic Blau Imola Rot ///M3 Coupe SMG Other Rides 73- 240z - L28 Block w e31 heads - prepping as a track toy 95- Legend Coupe - C32A5 block - totaled while parked 96- Dodge Ram 4x4 5.9 - totaled while parked in a seperate incident

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