1997 Bmw 118d 97 528i Makes Odd Vibrating Sound Before Start Ignition After

1997 BMW 118D
128,000 MILES
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My 97 bmw 528i makes an odd vibrating sound before i start the ignition after i unlock it and it continues while it runs and then after it is switched off it comes from the centre console near the automatic gear shifter. what on earth is it?
Nov 20, 2012 at 8:46 AM
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Inspect the driveshaft
Nov 24, 2012 at 4:55 PM
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