Is the whine pitch dependent on engine rpm’s or vehicle speed? It now has about 237k miles and the whine … Hi all, new to the forum after buying a 2007 R1200R with 23000 miles. Good luck. I have a transmission whine that occurs in all gears its a bit like a rusty ball bearing rolling in a tin can. Since our BMW comes with the plastic transmission oil pan, our kit comes with the new pan that has an integrated filter. That sounds like a bearing inside the transmission. That includes the transmission, according to the official BMW company line. As for the whine it is not characteristic. Hi All, I am a proud owner of E38 1998 750iL. Automatic transmission noises are often very different than engine noises. Jul 3, 2017 #1. Thread starter V.l3nt; Start date Jul 3, 2017; V. V.l3nt New Member. Check to see if the noise desists when you shift the vehicle to park or neutral. I have a whine that is a high-pitched hum which kind of sounds like a supercharged whine (but very faint). The noise varies depending on road surface but is definitely not tyre noise. BMW e90 whining noise only when accelerating and moving. How loud is the whine. So if you want to maintain your transmission you should read it even if you don't have any problem in your transmission right now. A constant whining noise when your car is in gear needs professional … My transmission shifts really smooth. Thread Tools Search this Thread They’re usually constant, either a whine or growl during transmission operation. Holding the pan in place, start all the T40 Torx screws by hand until they're just snug. The automaker set a new sales record in 2006, posting 3.5 percent growth over 2005. give me a call 1 … I have 101500 Miles on it. If the whine pitch goes down on each upshift, then it would be on the input side of the transmission. Before installing the new pan, make sure to lubricate the o-ring to ensure proper sealing. Wondering if any of you have a whine with the 320z 5-speed ZF transmission. Hi guys I have a 08 BMW 320i e90 and when I sit inside the car and accelerate and moving at increased speeds, I hear this whining noise. I have seen many E38 owners confused like me. tell them you want it resoved. Also BMW tech HQ is ther in NJ about 45 min from Trenton, I've been ther. My Saturn has had a slight whine since about 30k miles. The noise happens under load whether slight or heavy, at pretty much any speed over 15mph. Jul 3, 2017 #1. It’s hard to describe, but transmission noises sound very different than engine noises to me. Sometimes you get the occasional tick or thump as well. Credit… I have heard lots of things about changing transmission fluid on E38, where BMW says it is for life time. This is kind of a fact of life with straight cut gears. From this point, you can follow … BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing / Warranty > Transmission Whine?? A certain amount of transmission whine is normal on a R1100RT, especially in gears 1 – 4. I have found this amazing article about the transmission in BMW E90's so I'm re-posting it here in my blog with updated pictures and part numbers to match ZF 6HP21. On mine it’s most noticeable when decelerating and kind of reminds me of an old 1953 Ford pickup my uncle used to own! 2004 bmw x3: manual transmission..a whine type noise..coasting..40mph i have a 2004 bmw x3 2.5litre with manual transmission it has done 77000 miles with full service history.i have got a whine type noise on overun and when coasting,happens mostly at 40mph down to 30mph … I've seen tires warrantied after 75k miles and running over glass. Should the whining noise of your transmission continue whenever your vehicle is in gear, this can mean there is a problem occurring in your torque converter. I don't hear … Over 15mph, where BMW says it is for life time V.l3nt Member. 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