Hello, So I drive a 330ci approx. 145k and of late have noticed a strange ticking coming from the engine bay while driving. The noise comes and goes with various levels of volume. It sometimes does come right away when starting the vehicle but usually comes after driving for a minute or two. I...

Hi all, I've got a ticking noise coming from somewhere in the car. The ticking noise is very faint and starts around highway speeds - 55 to 80 mph. Now as I start to slow down (no brakes) the ticking sound gets louder and the frequency decreases. The sound is very audible when the car reaches...

Aloha, I know there are several threads on here as well as other sites about this issue with this engine. They do not contain any answers! Vehicle: 2005 330i ZHP 48,000 miles Problem: I have ticking noise that comes once the vehicle gets to normal operating temp. On cold starts the engine is...

Hi all! I'm new to the E46Fanatics forum so take it easy :P Basically I'm having a nasty lifter tick issue. Car is a 2001 330i with a 133,XXXkms on the clock one previous owner before me. Engine is quite pristine on the inside (seen when changing a valve cover gasket not too long ago) It...

BMW Business Radio using AUX input. I added BSW Soundplicity III. Pairing Bluetooth w/ iPhone 4 was a bit tricky but eventually connected. However, there is a very loud ticking sound when the phone is playing music. This is very loud and annoying. I am struggling a bit to come up w/ any...

Hi all My first post, so I hope I'm in the right place. Sorry if it's not. My 2003 E46 has developed a ticking sound that only appears when coasting. Under load (accelerating or maintaining speed) there is no noise but as soon as the accelerator is let go it starts tick tick ticking. It appears...