Rattling noise from driver window in e92/e93

am_ver · 01-27-2009, 06:31 PM

My driver side window makes a rattling noise. Earlier, I used to think that it is coming from the roof, however, lately I heard it with the top down and the windows up. It appears that the plastic/rubber holding the window is causing it to shake.

Anyone else having this issue?

GearRex · 01-27-2009, 11:37 PM

Yes, I have the same rattle on mine too! I have 12k miles on my car. The rattle is coming from the B pilar. It appears to be the rubber trim between the front and rear driver side window.

It happens with the top up or down.

I have read other post regarding the same issue. Dealer should take care of it though...

I also have the brake noise during accelaration, and the top grunts - sounds like it needs lubrication or adjustment - when it begins to open, and when it completes the closing. I am afraid to have the dealer fix it since I am afraid they might make it worse.

Oh well, this is life with a convertible. I try not to obsess about it...

vod74 · 01-28-2009, 02:37 AM

i have a ticking noise coming from the passenger window, took car to the dealer about an hour ago, they hinted its prob the rubber around the window which needs lubricating...lol

car's a month old with 2500km...i am not impressed

BMW MotorSport · 01-28-2009, 03:54 AM

I get a ticking noise but on cold start ups.

vod74 · 02-01-2009, 03:59 PM

ok so i got it back from the dealer who not only did not fix the ticking window issue, their solution was to rub some kind of oil all over the rubber around the window, as a result every time i lower the window when i bring it up again it is full of oily smudges...SUX!

GAaaAR · 02-01-2009, 04:50 PM

Its a noisy car.

01-27-2009, 06:31 PM	#1
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GearRex First Lieutenant 194 Rep 310 Posts Drives: G80 M3, E46 ZHP, 991.2 Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (6)	Yes, I have the same rattle on mine too! I have 12k miles on my car. The rattle is coming from the B pilar. It appears to be the rubber trim between the front and rear driver side window. It happens with the top up or down. I have read other post regarding the same issue. Dealer should take care of it though... I also have the brake noise during accelaration, and the top grunts - sounds like it needs lubrication or adjustment - when it begins to open, and when it completes the closing. I am afraid to have the dealer fix it since I am afraid they might make it worse. Oh well, this is life with a convertible. I try not to obsess about it...
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vod74 Lieutenant 115 Rep 506 Posts Drives: M135i XDrive (F40) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Paris iTrader: (0)	i have a ticking noise coming from the passenger window, took car to the dealer about an hour ago, they hinted its prob the rubber around the window which needs lubricating...lol car's a month old with 2500km...i am not impressed
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BMW MotorSport Banned 100 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 95 Avus M3 and 07 E90 Fam Car! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal, Simi Valley iTrader: (4)	I get a ticking noise but on cold start ups.
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vod74 Lieutenant 115 Rep 506 Posts Drives: M135i XDrive (F40) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Paris iTrader: (0)	ok so i got it back from the dealer who not only did not fix the ticking window issue, their solution was to rub some kind of oil all over the rubber around the window, as a result every time i lower the window when i bring it up again it is full of oily smudges...SUX!
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GAaaAR Captain 33 Rep 671 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Its a noisy car.
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