# 2000 bmw 328ci pcv?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-328ci-pcv/76>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [May 30, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-328ci-pcv/76 "2007-05-30T18:19:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![tobiasjn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b3f665/32.png) [@tobiasjn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tobiasjn)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-328ci-pcv/76/1 "2007-05-30T18:19:37Z")

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Hi there,  
  
  
  
 when I start driving from a complete stop a hear a slight whistle and hinking noise from the engine. Is this due to a faulty PCV valve? Do I have to get this fixed right away? The check engine light is not on.  
  
  
  
 Many thanks!!!

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**Author:** ![tobiasjn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b3f665/32.png) [@tobiasjn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tobiasjn)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2007, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-328ci-pcv/76/2 "2007-05-31T16:02:21Z")

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Anyone with experience on PCV valves around? This is a pretty major repair on a BMW (delaership cost of $450) and I rather not do this unless I have too…

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![AlanY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f4b2a3/32.png) [@AlanY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanY)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2007, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-328ci-pcv/76/3 "2007-06-01T01:47:46Z")

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Did someone actually check the PCV valve or are you just speculating? I wouldn’t automatically assume the PCV valve. It sounds like it could be a vacuum leak but from any number of places. The trick would be to track it down.

BTW, what is a hinking noise?

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**Author:** ![me\_art12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@me\_art12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/me_art12)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2007, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-bmw-328ci-pcv/76/4 "2007-06-01T03:36:38Z")

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Has someone gotten PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve confused with the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve? If you hear a clicking noise from the engine compartment, it could be relays clicking. In which case, there is an ELECTRICAL (or, electronic) problem. You need a mechanic who knows automotive electrics. IF there is a problem with the EGR SYSTEM, that could cause erratic engine operation. The name of the game is TROUBLESHOOTING.