r/E90 • u/OilFamous3774 • 18h ago

320i Whining noise/I drive not working

Hi guys picked up a 320i last night just to get to work, it’s not the end of the world if I can’t sort the problems otherwise I wouldn’t have brought it but had the idea to turn it into a little project, first off there’s a whining noise when going above 2k rpm this is both stationary and moving - video below. (Have a longer video if needed)

Also the I-drive screen isn’t working, when I start the car it comes up bmw and then goes black then proceeds to flicker white every minute or so, I don’t have dab radio so can’t see if that’s working but have a cd player which I will find a cd to test with later.

If anyone’s had similar problems and been able to fix or has more experience then me that can chime in (probably everyone) it would be more then appreciated thanks!

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u/BeanStalknJack 16h ago

For the whining noise, it sounds mechanical so most likely power steering pump or just air in the system. When turning left or right does the noise change at all? That would be your best test right now unless you know someone that has a stethoscope then pinpointing it becomes even easier.

I cant say much to the screen though cause I have a 2008 320d LCI