01-05-2021, 05:57 AM | #1 |
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Slight vibration in floor / dead pedal when driving
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It might be the case that I became too exact to things happening in my car, but since a couple of days I feel a very slight vibration in the dead pedal when driving the car. Does not happen when standing still or car is being parked. Imagine you just drive down the road, gas pedal pressed to hold the speed or accelerating from a stop. It is like the sound of the engine or exhaust leads to these vibrations in the dead pedal. Seems to be more noticeable in sport mode, but is for sure happening in comfort mode, too. After longer trips it feels like the foot falls asleep - it is just the feeling, the foot does not fall asleep for real. I test drove the VW of my wife and felt similar vibrations, but not that noticeable as it is in my M40i and caused more by road conditions than the actual engine. Could you try to pay some attention to your dead pedal foot during your next drive and tell me, whether you feel something similar, too, and it is just normal behavior? Thanks! |
01-05-2021, 02:42 PM | #2 |
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No similar vibration here; check tire balance.
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01-09-2021, 09:00 AM | #10 |
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So it happens in following conditions:
- dependent on engine speed - dependent on engine volume (sport vs comfort) - happens more when driving (force on the engine?), harder to reproduce when parked and revving the engine. |
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01-09-2021, 03:44 PM | #11 |
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I'd consider tire balance or torque tube.
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01-17-2021, 04:43 AM | #12 |
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Just to update you. Was not tires and not the wheels or bearings. Still searching for it.
Definately more vibration in Sport than in comfort. Open exhaust flaps. No noise when it vibrates. Just feeling it in the feets. |
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I can confirm that I get the same thing. Have not tried other modes though but I get the vibrations at above 80km/hr. I believe it might be my wheel balancing and was thinking about booking it in. Do you guys usually take it back to the dealer for wheel balance or a normal tyre shop is sufficient? |
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I hope this is normal :P |
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01-18-2021, 09:26 AM | #15 |
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Had the same issue! Vibration felt through the steering wheel as well! First trip in to the dealer, they replaced the engine mounts...said it was fixed...NOPE! Second trip in they changed out the transfer case...said it was fixed...NOPE...last option they changed out the axles...said it was fixed...MAYBE. I ended up deploying before the last fix was made, but my girl was driving the car two days later and received a drive train malfunction alert and took the car back. Whatever they did, there hasnt been any problems since.
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Seems like a major fault in a relatively new car. I am guessing you were getting those vibrations when the vehicle was parked as well? |
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01-20-2021, 12:04 AM | #18 |
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Is the vibration throttle sensitive, and happens around 2.5k rpm, and worst around 55mph ?
If so there's a whole thread about it, search for 'steering wheel vibration' Short version - no fix, many ppl had rear drive shafts replaced with varying degrees of success. |
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Do you know what they did to fix the issue ? I've been dealing with the dealer and BMW NA on and off for months to no avail. |
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Strange for me, I only feel it in the feets. Tickeling vkbration like a foot falls asleep. |
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01-25-2021, 09:23 AM | #22 |
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supraken Any news from your side? Was it like a tickle feeling or real vibrations? Any noise? For steering wheel see here: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1485010 |
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