What Causes the Squeaking Noise When BMW 3 Series Goes Over Bumpy Roads?
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BMW 3 Series squeaking noise when going over bumpy roads can be caused by the following reasons: 1. Body noise: This issue is usually due to insufficient body stiffness, causing deformation during driving, resulting in friction or vibration between doors and door frames, or welding seam separation leading to metal plate friction. Applying adhesive strips on windows/doors or placing rubber pads at friction points may reduce or eliminate the noise temporarily, but won't solve the root cause. 2. Engine compartment noise: Multiple possibilities exist here. A sharp belt squeal typically indicates belt slippage. Metallic friction sounds during engine operation often suggest damaged bearings in the alternator, water pump, or power steering pump. Hissing sounds may indicate exhaust system blockage or vacuum tube leaks/breaks. 3. Transmission noise: If a 'sandy' sound comes from the transmission during driving that disappears when depressing the clutch, this indicates transmission issues - possibly worn bearings/gears or bearing pitting.