[JwBMW320i]

Hi all

Just bought a 2019 320i and can hear a significant ticking noise from the petrol engine. Has anyone experienced this before? Video attached

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/hxry61DDp9g?feature=shared

Any advice appreciated.

[Riccardog]

I have a 320i and don't think this is what it sounds like normally. Then again, I don't usually open the bonnet when the engine is running - maybe it does soud like this under there!

Will have a listen next time I drive it and let you know.

However, that sounds generally like the normal noise from a direct injection engine, not too concerning.

How bad/loud is it with the bonnet closed?

[lnlyssg]

There's a few threads around on this topic e.g. https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1811802. Consensus is it's the injectors and is normal

[Beemer5to3]

Yeah it’s the injectors - my G20 320i did it, as have my G15 and G16 840i.