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I have a 1997 TI and as long as i've had this car, about 2 years, there has been a squeaking noise coming from the rear of the car. It can only be heard outside of the car. It happens when i sit in the car, open the rear hatch, and it even happens if i barely push on the side of the car. It only takes one finger to push on the outside of the car to make it squeak.
From what i can hear, it seems like the noise is coming from the rear trailing arms, on both sides. Is there something that needs to be lubricated? Are there some bushings in there that need to be replaced?
Since i bought the car i out on a sport suspension, but that didnt not effect the squeaking problem. Does anyone have any ideas about how i can fix this, or what might be causing the problem.
DAN |  |  | | 04-09-2006, 10:51 PM | #2 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
check your parking brake cables, make sure they are adjusted correctly and that they're not frozen. also make sure they're clipped into the holders like they should be. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 04-09-2006, 11:27 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 |
I second that. Try making them squeak when the parking break is released and see if it still happens. | | | | | 04-10-2006, 05:40 PM | #4 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Buffalo Posts: 61 |
wow, you guys are good. If i release the parking break it doesnt squeak like it did before. I will search the site to see if i can find a write up about how to change this.
so. you think that the parking break cable is too loose? because now come to think of it, i have to pull WAY up on the lever to stop the car from rolling. | | | | | 04-10-2006, 06:36 PM | #5 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
bentley manual? if so, there's a procedure to adjust it. it should lock it up night and tight in like 7 clicks if memory serves. make sure they're in the holders too (mine came out and rubbed well into the rubber hydraulic line on the driver's side). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 04-10-2006, 10:18 PM | #6 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Buffalo Posts: 61 |
cali- now that u mention it i do remember reading about your horror story. i'll have to tear into things when i get a chance. Thanks a lot guys. | | | | |
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