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Hello, the entire cabin of my 2009 325d m sport vibrates from 1500 to 2000 rpm, and it also vibrates while idling. Someone said the engine mounts were the problem, but I don't see any obvious wear and tear on them. Is there something loose that could be causing the problem? Lots of vibration on the plastics under the hood makes it sound like it's coming from the engine's top. Works without a hitch, dropping power, or error messages

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There shouldn't be any noticeable vibration at 2000 rpm, even if the engine mounts are damaged.
They should be as silky smooth as the petrol 6s, but with a gruffer tone, so the engine must be running extremely rough. You can still learn a lot about its performance from a live diagnostic, even if the dashboard lights aren't on.
If the EGR and manifold have not been decarbonised recently, it is worth doing so as it may improve the running of diesels that become rough due to soot buildup.

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At low revs and idle, my engine sounded grumpy, almost like exhaust rumble. However, unlike the OP, I did not experience any vibrations in the cabin. I later installed the serpentine belt (the one I had ordered was too large), and it makes a world of difference in terms of noise reduction;took care of the crankshaft pulley and idler pulley/tensioner. Now I'm worried about something else—I can hear the turbo turning on and running down.

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