Vibration noise in stick shift

IB M · 10-25-2013, 09:59 PM

2013 E92 with 6MT, car is just a year old, since new has had a small rattle noise, only in third gear at steady RPM. Not a big deal, barely noticeable. I have been hoping it would go away with break in but it hasn't. I will have to pull off the shift boot and see if any thing looks loose. When I squeeze the leather boot and stick the vibration noise goes away. Any one else have or heard of this issue? Might do it myself instead of having dealership tear it apart.

IB M · 10-25-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lute

Perfect opportunity to go for SSK

My current noise is probably just the wiring and clip vibrating. A little zip tie or tape will probably fix the problem.

I am ok with the overall shift feel for now. It is not the best stock as we all know but I have no problem launching hard and chirping second and third and so far so good with 3 to 2 downshifts. I may try the ZHP knob mod.

IB M · 10-26-2013, 12:05 PM

Problem solved this morning. End Thread///////

jrxe92 · 10-27-2013, 09:22 PM

what was the solution?

IB M · 11-10-2013, 10:06 PM

Sorry guys. Took off boot and wrapped some electrical tape tightly around the wiring and clip. Reinstall boot. Not sure why it was only 3rd gear. Must have been something with the position of the selector rod in that gear and the vibration.

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IB M Brigadier General 2790 Rep 4,252 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	Problem solved this morning. End Thread///////
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jrxe92 Private 5 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	what was the solution?
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11-10-2013, 10:06 PM	#5
IB M Brigadier General 2790 Rep 4,252 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	Sorry guys. Took off boot and wrapped some electrical tape tightly around the wiring and clip. Reinstall boot. Not sure why it was only 3rd gear. Must have been something with the position of the selector rod in that gear and the vibration.
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