2002 BMW 540i noise while accelerating

2002 BMW 540I
103,430 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILLMAXMAN
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My bmw has started making a clicking or clanging noise while driving accompanied by vibration especially when i start to move from a stop. the sound is metallic like steel to steel and sometimes like something is hitting the floorboard in the rear seat area once it gets going the noise stops. While on the freeway I notice a slight vibration but no noise.
May 22, 2010 at 7:17 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Driveshaft is probably the source, have it inspected straightaway.
May 26, 2010 at 9:59 AM
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