[M24CRE]

Hi guys,

New owner and new to M performance coming from the Audi dark side.

Love the car but just want to question something. I have a ticking noise that comes from the engine when giving the car any gas.

It’s consistent and sounds like direct fuel injectors to me as it gets fast and slightly louder when any pressure is applied to the throttle.

It’s not noticeable at idle, but can be heard when driving and the windows are up. All rev’s and speeds, it’s not a knocking noise and it doesn’t sound like a problem.

Just want to query if this is a normal characteristic? If not I will run it to the local deal but I have a feeling they will say it’s normal.

Thanks!

[nearwater4me]

First, congrats on the new purchase!

I’ve noticed mine has a very faint rattle-like noise around 3.3-4k rpm.
It almost sounds like a lifter noise...
Whatever it is, it’s an unpleasant noise and of course the dealer can’t find anything wrong.

[BigKutta]

I have not noticed this OP, and I always drive with my windows down. Will keep an ear open for this.

[Sarg33]

Congrats on the new car.

I do not recall ever hearing anything like this on my car. Did you put low octane fuel in?

[xxyion]

is this happening in all drive modes? Or only just Sport +?

[M2Cmtl]

For sure this is a noisy car, but I don’t think the specific sound you are describing is something I have going on...

[JggyM2]

Originally Posted by M24CRE

Hi guys,

New owner and new to M performance coming from the Audi dark side.

Love the car but just want to question something. I have a ticking noise that comes from the engine when giving the car any gas.

It’s consistent and sounds like direct fuel injectors to me as it gets fast and slightly louder when any pressure is applied to the throttle.

It’s not noticeable at idle, but can be heard when driving and the windows are up. All rev’s and speeds, it’s not a knocking noise and it doesn’t sound like a problem.

Just want to query if this is a normal characteristic? If not I will run it to the local deal but I have a feeling they will say it’s normal.

Thanks!

possible to do a video link safely???

[M24CRE]

Thanks for the replies guys, I’ve booked it in to a dealer for a once over to be on the safe side.

Wasn’t easy to get a video!

[CanadianComp]

Originally Posted by M24CRE

Thanks for the replies guys, I’ve booked it in to a dealer for a once over to be on the safe side.

Wasn’t easy to get a video!

Did the dealer find anything? Did you find out if it was an issue? I have noticed the same sort of ticking sound... but assuming its not a reason for concern and likely due to direct injection system or valves/lifters?

[pawelczyk7]

Originally Posted by CanadianComp

Did the dealer find anything? Did you find out if it was an issue? I have noticed the same sort of ticking sound... but assuming its not a reason for concern and likely due to direct injection system or valves/lifters?

look at the video review of the m2 comp and listen to the engine sound / ticking when he opens the hood. i have a similar sound perhaps maybe not as loud and heard a few others that are also the same. not sure if this is the sound called out on this thread?

[pawelczyk7]

Originally Posted by pawelczyk7

look at the video review of the m2 comp and listen to the engine sound / ticking when he opens the hood. i have a similar sound perhaps maybe not as loud and heard a few others that are also the same. not sure if this is the sound called out on this thread?

here is another one - for comparison

[CanadianComp]

Originally Posted by pawelczyk7

here is another one - for comparison

Yeah I would say that sounds like what I am referring to, but can hear it when driving. From what I understand it is direct injection and/or valves but was just curious if anyone could confirm or if dealer told him otherwise. I'm 95% sure though its normal and nothing to be worried about.

[Azu]

It's the Fuel Injectors firing. I had an 18 STI, EJ25 engine was louder rofl..

[TheKingStampede]

Originally Posted by M24CRE

Hi guys,

New owner and new to M performance coming from the Audi dark side.

Love the car but just want to question something. I have a ticking noise that comes from the engine when giving the car any gas.

It’s consistent and sounds like direct fuel injectors to me as it gets fast and slightly louder when any pressure is applied to the throttle.

It’s not noticeable at idle, but can be heard when driving and the windows are up. All rev’s and speeds, it’s not a knocking noise and it doesn’t sound like a problem.

Just want to query if this is a normal characteristic? If not I will run it to the local deal but I have a feeling they will say it’s normal.

Thanks!

Welcome to the light side.

I own three BMWs, and frankly, they all have loud engines - a 2013 328i, a 2006 330xi, and a 2020 M2c. The sound of the BMW engines was jarring for me as well, as I came from Hondas and Nissans where their engines are so quiet you can barely hear them running.

I can live with the engine noise as BMWs are so much fun.

[chris719]

This is a normal noise. That last one has a faint hint of the exhaust cam carrier noise that is not normal though. Here is a good video of what's not normal - it's a metallic rapping at camshaft speed (1/2 engine), slower than the injectors. If you have this noise, it's easiest to hear with your ear at the passenger side wheel on cold start once idle has dropped a bit.

Abnormal:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0FAOMywfZF8

Normal:

[Sahbatag3]

Abnormal:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0FAOMywfZF8

I have this exact noise and have been recording it on my phone. Trying to piece together how to word it to my dealer to not get the run around from the service department...

[captain slowly]

I like how people are replying to a 3 year old question, lol. Guy probably doesn't even have the car anymore