# Shifting noises **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** transmissions, bmw, 325\ **Created:** [March 27, 2008, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-noises/12263 "2008-03-27T15:36:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sylar7000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed8c4c/32.png) [@sylar7000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sylar7000)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-noises/12263/1 "2008-03-27T15:36:48Z")
I have a 2004 bmw 325I and i notice a dull thudding type sound when shifting into and out of the first 3 gears. The sound is muted and is similar to the sound encountered when driving over a small bump. It appears to be coming from the mid to rear of the car. Has anyone else encountered this, and if so any idea what might be causing this? ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-noises/12263/2 "2008-03-27T15:49:18Z")
I think that it would be a good idea to have the U-joint(s) on your driveshaft checked. It sounds to me like a U-joint is badly worn.