View Full Version : 335i owners check in! (turbo/wastegate rattle)


bimmerfixr
05-30-2008, 09:35 PM
Wondering how many 335i owners/drivers are having a problem with turbo/wastegate rattle noises that they absolutely can't live with?

Paperbill
05-30-2008, 10:41 PM
not sure about the noises, but I had to have both replaced at around 20,000 miles

TeaRoy
05-31-2008, 04:34 PM
Had to have them replaced?? May I ask why? I get something was wrong...but could you elaborate? Thanks.

Paperbill
06-03-2008, 10:03 PM
engine light came on, loss of power, that was all. Spent a week trying to fix it

pambady
07-09-2008, 09:14 PM
'07, 335i coup, 15k miles. I had my 335i towed in May '08 after the fuel pump crapped out.When I got it back , I noticed waste gate rattle around 3500 R.P.M when releasing gas pedal. They had flashed the new software update. I took the car back to dealer and after 10 days, they replaced waste gate actuator and did some software tuning. When I got the car back, the noise was more pronounced when accelerating.
Took it back to dealer the second time, and after 3 days working on it, gave it back saying the problem cant be fixed !! They have a open puma case with BMW and would notify me when a permanent fix was available. Now the waste gate rattle is noise is even more pronounced.

Anybody heard this story from a dealer ? or recommend any solution. I saw somebody mention that they has their turbo replaced ?

bfol627
07-10-2008, 12:56 AM
i have a '08 335xi. is this something im most likely going to run into later on in the mileage? i only have 1,500 miles right now. am i looking at any repairs coming up soon that a lot of other ppl encountered?

derbim
07-10-2008, 06:10 AM
look below for my post entitled "heads up....."