Problem Reports
BMW M3
Report: Rubbing Noise From Rear Differential When Turning
BMW M3 Problem
Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010
Drive Train Affected: Manual Transmission
Average Mileage: 46,690 mi (4,500 mi - 97,960 mi)
During tight, slow speed turning, a rubbing noise can sometimes be heard from the rear of the car. This noise is likely coming from the clutches in the limited slip differential. If the noise persists, the differential fluid can be replaced with a special oil available from BMW. On higher mileage vehicles, this noise may never be eliminated unless the differential is replaced.
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Johnnytamas, 2003 BMW M3, 97,960 mi
RookieRUBBING NOISE FROM REAR WHEN TURNING IN TIGHT CIRCLE
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Visitor, 2004 BMW M3, 24,300 mi
Growling sound from rear when making U-turn or a hard left at slow speeds.
Replaced rear differential fluidFlag ThisLike0 -
Visitor, 2003 BMW M3, 60,000 mi
noise started at 10k, dealer changed fluid fixed for awile, noise came back. Changed to Redline
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Visitor, 2010 BMW M3, Manual Transmission, 4,500 mi
Same rear end moan during slow tight turns.
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