Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds Problems of BMW 328

Occasional rattle noise at the front end of the running motion engine followed by surge power and error code 2a87 and 2a7a vanos related dtc. Vehicle then become rough idled.

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Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact stated that the engine made an abnormal rattling noise and was running roughly. In addition, the service engine indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 85,000.

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Timing chain is making a whine and a rattle sound when engine is running. The n20 engine (twin turbo 4 cylinder) in this car any many other BMW vehicles timing chains are known to stretch and break along with the original brown/dark orange color plastic timing chain guard rail. The timing chain guard rail was made out of a defective plastic until around 1/1/15 when BMW realized there were owners having catastrophic engine failure not if the chain breaks, but when. The only repair if the engine fails is to replace the engine at a cost of approx. $12k and $8k in labor totaling about $20k which exceeds the value of my vehicle. Vehicles with this engine manufactured after 1/1/15 have the redesigned more durable white plastic timing chain guard rail allowing the engine to run smoother and without the risk of engine catastrophic failure. There is a grave safety risk for owners with this engine with the original pre-2015 timing chain & guard rail design because if you are traveling in normal traffic or attempting to cross a train track or other dangerous intersections, occupants can be killed as a result of the vehicle stalling. Contacted BMW north America on 5/19/17 regarding the issue and had the vehicle inspected by my local BMW dealership who indicated there was nothing wrong. The total cost to replace my original timing chain and timing chain guard rail with the re-designed version would cost $4600 with parts & labor. BMW USA and the dealership refused to cover the cost and denied this important safety defect. I also provided them a copy of a web link with a youtube video of the issue narrated by an independent BMW technician explaining the defect. See the link below which contains photos and the youtube video related to this issue. Https://bmwtechnician. Com/2016/08/07/n20-timing-chain-issue/.

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While driving my vehicle from work, I was at a red light when my vehicle started making a rattling noise and cut off. It wasn't in motion at this point and it wouldn't start after cutting off. I had it towed to a mechanic shop to have it checked out. Their report was determined that it was the timing chain, so I had I towed to the nearest BMW dealership (tom bush BMW on atlantic blvd),where they currently have it. Right now, just to open the engine to see the extent of the damage is a $700 labor diagnostic test, which is rather pricey!!!. I saw that there is a recall on some of their other BMW vehicles concerning the timing chain and I would like to know if the 3 series is a part of that recall?? my vehicle is only 5 years old and shouldn't be having problems with the timing chain. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks!.