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      04-27-2018, 11:48 AM   #67
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This ticking noise has been happening intermittent since I got my car last summer. Haven't brought it up with my dealer yet, but I think I should. Here's a video I just took yesterday.

Yes. That is exactly it, and it is not normal. If it only does it when cold and would therefore be difficult to replicate during a short service visit, play the video for the foreman during your visit so they can understand the issue at hand. Then go from there.
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      04-27-2018, 12:56 PM   #68
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Am I the only one I have it "fixed" yet the problem remains?
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      04-27-2018, 01:04 PM   #69
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You sure the replaced the valvetronic motor? Mines been fixed since I created this post and hasn’t occurred since.

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Am I the only one I have it "fixed" yet the problem remains?
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      04-27-2018, 01:25 PM   #70
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Yep, According to the dealer and the work order anyway.

The noise still happens, but now it is slightly different sounding.
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      04-27-2018, 02:41 PM   #71
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How long ago was work performed? Any way to post a vid of it?

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Yep, According to the dealer and the work order anyway.

The noise still happens, but now it is slightly different sounding.
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      04-27-2018, 02:54 PM   #72
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the Valvetornic motor is a 400$ part..

But, looks like bmw has been using this motor for the whole lifecycle of the S55, and it hasnt changed as of 2/18.. Heck its the same motor used in thousands of N55 motors aswell.

to really pinpoint the issue you can just unplug the valvetronic motor when it is clicking.


How is everyones battery level with the clicking noise? Seems to be energy related. Since the motor is actually working and not throwing CEL and the car is performing, hence the motor is opening and closing the valve correctly to throttle relation.
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How long ago was work performed? Any way to post a vid of it?
work done early March '18. Noise is identical to the vids others have posted. Except now it has a more electronic type noise to it from time to time.
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To really pinpoint the issue you can just unplug the valvetronic motor when it is clicking.


How is everyones battery level with the clicking noise? Seems to be energy related. Since the motor is actually working and not throwing CEL and the car is performing, hence the motor is opening and closing the valve correctly to throttle relation.
Where is the plug??? This would really help me convince my local dealership that it's the source of the problem.

Edit: It doesn't look easy to unplug the Valvetronic motor itself. The wiring runs directly to the DME and I don't see a convenient disconnect anywhere under the engine cover.



My battery level is nominal since it's new and I drive the car every day.

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      04-28-2018, 10:27 AM   #75
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Where is the plug??? This would really help me convince my local dealership that it's the source of the problem.

Edit: It doesn't look easy to unplug the Valvetronic motor itself. The wiring runs directly to the DME and I don't see a convenient disconnect anywhere under the engine cover.



My battery level is nominal since it's new and I drive the car every day.
You would have to remove the first plastic cover on top of the engine which just pulls straight up and off, and then the other annoying plastic acoustic cover under that to have access to the valvetronic plug that just disconnects directly, sits on top of the valve cover, between spark plug coils 2 and 3.
Removing the second cover is annoying and would have to remove the chargepipes to remove the cover..

Both of these covers can be left over, so not only can you go to the dealer like that, but as soon as the clicking starts in front of the tech, you can just pull the plug to prove that the noise stops when the valvetronic plug is pulled.
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That's a lot of BS to go thru on a $70k + under warranty car.
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      04-29-2018, 02:19 PM   #77
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Go to post 13 of this thread. I posted a picture of the valvetronic motor and even circled it for convenience.
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      05-05-2018, 04:21 PM   #78
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Where is the plug??? This would really help me convince my local dealership that it's the source of the problem.

Edit: It doesn't look easy to unplug the Valvetronic motor itself. The wiring runs directly to the DME and I don't see a convenient disconnect anywhere under the engine cover.



My battery level is nominal since it's new and I drive the car every day.
I had to replace my battery after one year and my car sits for a max of 2 days back to back .Also have the clicking from the valvtronic motor and not sure if the battery’s drain was related to the valvetronic motor.
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      05-10-2018, 07:21 PM   #79
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2015 with 28k and I just found out I have the same problem. Will be making an appointment to service the car and will keep you guys posted.
Took the car in for this service but dealer was not able to replicate the issue. Was told to wait for the issue to be more intermittent and they will revisit the issue then.

I also provide them videos of my issue and even told them about this thread.
Still no action taken.

Will be waiting for it to get worst before I can bring it in.
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2015 with 28k and I just found out I have the same problem. Will be making an appointment to service the car and will keep you guys posted.
Took the car in for this service but dealer was not able to replicate the issue. Was told to wait for the issue to be more intermittent and they will revisit the issue then.

I also provide them videos of my issue and even told them about this thread.
Still no action taken.

Will be waiting for it to get worst before I can bring it in.
So dealer's way saying of "wait more until you are out of warranty then you can pay for the repair"
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      05-14-2018, 08:49 PM   #81
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I have this now every time I unlock the car. 2000 miles on it.
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After 4 dealer visits and 10 months, my dealer finally took care of this (well just got it back, I'll see if the noise is gone)

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      10-05-2018, 06:58 PM   #83
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Don't forget to come back and update us if replacing the valvetronic motor resolves the noise.

Mine has done this many times but not in the last few months. It's so weird.
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      10-07-2018, 08:44 PM   #84
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I hear ticking in the morning once started only. Goes away 3 mins later. Sounds like its coming from that area. However, mine does not sound like that with the car off. Only once overnight started.
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My 2017 M3 ZCP has been doing this for awhile, although it's completely random and unpredictable when it will do it. The only constant is that it happens after sitting overnight when you first open the door.

My question is -- is the noise benign? While obviously not desirable -- especially on an $80k car -- is it symptomatic of an issue that, if left unresolved, will get worse or will lead to some other failure?

I'm trying to figure out how hard to fight with the dealer to try to get this resolved.
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My 2017 M3 ZCP has been doing this for awhile, although it's completely random and unpredictable when it will do it. The only constant is that it happens after sitting overnight when you first open the door.

My question is -- is the noise benign? While obviously not desirable -- especially on an $80k car -- is it symptomatic of an issue that, if left unresolved, will get worse or will lead to some other failure?

I'm trying to figure out how hard to fight with the dealer to try to get this resolved.
Anyone?
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I would suggest you record it on your phone. I did this and eventually the dealer got it fixed. It took at least two visits and they logged a call with BMW tech support. My advice is that it's not benign (saying that I dont profess to be an expert). You car shouldn't do this. Next time you come to the car have your iphone camera ready to film. My car used to start the clicking just as I opened the door. It was very intermittent.
Here is my original post + video
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1423152
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      01-03-2019, 11:21 AM   #88
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Dammit. Just saw this and checked my 18 zcp and there it was....i would've never thought to listen for it until now. Opened the door, popped the hood and heard the clicking for approximately 1-2min while taking a video. I have 6700 mi on it. Sounds like everyone is having a tough time getting this replaced on the first try.
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