Chirping sound from M-DCT

skrambles297 · 09-17-2013, 03:31 AM

Last night on the way home, I changed up from 2nd to 3rd and heard what sounded like a chirp from the transmission. As I was driving on a road which goes through woodland, I thought it might be the sound of a bird! So, I did the change another 6 or 7 times (the last couple of times when I was nowhere near the woods) and, sure enough, the chirping was there. As I got home, I tried the change from 1st to 2nd on my driveway and it made the sound. It's quite a faint sound, but I'm wondering what it could be and whether it's something to be concerned about.

To put it in context, I first heard the noise after about 40 minutes of driving, half of which was in slowish town traffic and the rest at about 40-50 mph.
Anyone else experienced this and any clue what it is?

skrambles297 · 09-17-2013, 12:11 PM

Ok, so maybe I'm the only one to experience this ...

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-17-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by skrambles297

Ok, so maybe I'm the only one to experience this ...

Not heard this on mine at all, and I did go out to try and hear it, so Mine quiet.

skrambles297 · 09-17-2013, 12:39 PM

Thanks John. I'll see if it persists/develops at all. It has got me wondering about the longevity of the transmission when used heavily, but if it's going to give me a problem I reckon it'll happen well within the warranty period.

09-17-2013, 03:31 AM	#1
skrambles297 Private First Class 1 Rep 105 Posts Drives: M5 (Black Sapphire) F10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Chirping sound from M-DCT Last night on the way home, I changed up from 2nd to 3rd and heard what sounded like a chirp from the transmission. As I was driving on a road which goes through woodland, I thought it might be the sound of a bird! So, I did the change another 6 or 7 times (the last couple of times when I was nowhere near the woods) and, sure enough, the chirping was there. As I got home, I tried the change from 1st to 2nd on my driveway and it made the sound. It's quite a faint sound, but I'm wondering what it could be and whether it's something to be concerned about. To put it in context, I first heard the noise after about 40 minutes of driving, half of which was in slowish town traffic and the rest at about 40-50 mph. Anyone else experienced this and any clue what it is? __________________ ______________________ Current Cars: M5 (F10) / Porsche 911 Turbo (997) / X5 40d Msport Previous Cars: M5 (E60) / M3 (E46) / TVR Cerbera
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skrambles297 Private First Class 1 Rep 105 Posts Drives: M5 (Black Sapphire) F10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Ok, so maybe I'm the only one to experience this ... __________________ ______________________ Current Cars: M5 (F10) / Porsche 911 Turbo (997) / X5 40d Msport Previous Cars: M5 (E60) / M3 (E46) / TVR Cerbera
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skrambles297 Private First Class 1 Rep 105 Posts Drives: M5 (Black Sapphire) F10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks John. I'll see if it persists/develops at all. It has got me wondering about the longevity of the transmission when used heavily, but if it's going to give me a problem I reckon it'll happen well within the warranty period. __________________ ______________________ Current Cars: M5 (F10) / Porsche 911 Turbo (997) / X5 40d Msport Previous Cars: M5 (E60) / M3 (E46) / TVR Cerbera
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