The bearing has likely been spun. On occasion, that occurs following an oil change.....
Their culpability is "probably" not at play here
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- Wed Mar 25, 2026 11:36 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI engine failure
- Replies: 7
- Views: 64
- Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:16 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: The engine of a 2013 Range Rover Sport GT gets rebuilt.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 43
Re: The engine of a 2013 Range Rover Sport GT gets rebuilt.
The L320 technical forum could provide you with additional useful feedback. I am L405 here.
- Sat Mar 14, 2026 10:05 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: The Sunroof Is Exploding! Fix Your Mercedes Safety Recall For Free!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 63
Re: The Sunroof Is Exploding! Fix Your Mercedes Safety Recall For Free!
Charles, I'm relieved that you resolved the issue. (In due time) 

- Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:46 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: A network cable that is not conventional
- Replies: 4
- Views: 46
- Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:45 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: A network cable that is not conventional
- Replies: 4
- Views: 46
Re: A network cable that is not conventional
You can use this with an Ethernet wire of any length.
- Thu Mar 05, 2026 2:05 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: The fifth-generation Sportage has an unusual satellite navigation behaviour.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 150
Re: The fifth-generation Sportage has an unusual satellite navigation behaviour.
Improves the efficiency of regenerative charging sources. Without a route from the satnav, the system is unable to execute anything because it has no idea what is likely to happen next!
- Mon Mar 02, 2026 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: There is a grinding sound coming from behind the gear stick and storage box in the 2017 F36, and it's exclusive to the b
- Replies: 3
- Views: 69
Re: There is a grinding sound coming from behind the gear stick and storage box in the 2017 F36, and it's exclusive to t
That was really useful, so thank you. Because of how loud it is, I was afraid the worst would happen. It seems like you may find some generic replacement parts on the internet that should solve the problem.
Once again, I appreciate your prompt response.
Once again, I appreciate your prompt response.
- Mon Mar 02, 2026 3:16 pm
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: There is a grinding sound coming from behind the gear stick and storage box in the 2017 F36, and it's exclusive to the b
- Replies: 3
- Views: 69
There is a grinding sound coming from behind the gear stick and storage box in the 2017 F36, and it's exclusive to the b
Good day,
A grinding sound has been emanating from my 428i (2017 F36, 90k miles) during acceleration, pushing off, and occasionally during corners for the past several months. It sounds like the noise is coming from the storage box, which is under the gear shift. When there are people in the back ...
A grinding sound has been emanating from my 428i (2017 F36, 90k miles) during acceleration, pushing off, and occasionally during corners for the past several months. It sounds like the noise is coming from the storage box, which is under the gear shift. When there are people in the back ...
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:47 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Tell me when the automobile is registered with Tesla.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 105
Re: Tell me when the automobile is registered with Tesla.
My plate would be immediately placed up for sale if it started with BJ69.
Alternatively, it might be used on my car.

Alternatively, it might be used on my car.
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:45 am
- Forum: General Motoring
- Topic: Tell me when the automobile is registered with Tesla.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 105
Re: Tell me when the automobile is registered with Tesla.
In the "First Registered" field of the V5, you can see the exact date of collection, which is December 19, 2025, for our "stock" yet "new" 2025 Model 3.
Since my vehicle was a "in stock" item, the VIN and actual plate number were assigned more than ten days prior to collection.
Since my vehicle was a "in stock" item, the VIN and actual plate number were assigned more than ten days prior to collection.
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