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12-16-2005, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='211952' date='Dec 16 2005, 01:06 AM
2. Sunroof cracking sound when tilt/open - drainage tray replaced. Sunroof rails repaired/replaced. Sounds good now.
Is that what you were experiencing?
12-16-2005, 12:17 PM
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4. Auto lights don't turn off in sunlight - found scratch on sensor - replaced sensor. Good. So far so good.
hmm ... are the auto lights on when knob for the lights is turned to the left .. cus mine r on in da morning when the knobs on the left
hmm ... are the auto lights on when knob for the lights is turned to the left .. cus mine r on in da morning when the knobs on the left
12-16-2005, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JFiRB' post='212060' date='Dec 16 2005, 11:03 AM
[quote name='Bimmer32' post='211952' date='Dec 16 2005, 01:06 AM']
4. Auto lights don't turn off in sunlight - found scratch on sensor - replaced sensor. Good. So far so good.
4. Auto lights don't turn off in sunlight - found scratch on sensor - replaced sensor. Good. So far so good.
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Thanks. So unless it was scratched at the installation, there is no way we drivers can scratch it.
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Correct assumption
12-16-2005, 10:01 PM
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No. These are the original sills. I think I have to make a habit of cleaning the sills everytime I wash the car.
Originally Posted by P.S.B' post='212214' date='Dec 16 2005, 03:17 PM
4. Auto lights don't turn off in sunlight - found scratch on sensor - replaced sensor. Good. So far so good.
hmm ... are the auto lights on when knob for the lights is turned to the left .. cus mine r on in da morning when the knobs on the left
hmm ... are the auto lights on when knob for the lights is turned to the left .. cus mine r on in da morning when the knobs on the left
12-17-2005, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='211952' date='Dec 16 2005, 08:06 AM
3. Rear cracking squeaking noise - backseat moving against rear parcel/sunshade - applied felt tape between seats and parcel - noise gone for now.
5. Condensation on the eyebrow lights (top of headlights). To replace the whole front light fixture. To be done when parts arrive. They have to remove the whole front bumper.
Is this true?
5. Condensation on the eyebrow lights (top of headlights). To replace the whole front light fixture. To be done when parts arrive. They have to remove the whole front bumper.
Is this true?but nro 3; I do not have the parcel/sunshade.
12-17-2005, 10:47 AM
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Is that what you were experiencing?
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Thats it! Some call it cracking others call it popping in any case you have to get it re aligned to stop the noise. Good luck.
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12-17-2005, 04:54 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Is that what you were experiencing?
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If you search this problem under sunroof or moonroof, you'll see that others have even experience a loud popping/cracking noise as if the sunroof might break. In short, you should not hear any popping/cracking noise when open/close or tilt/close except for the normal motorize sound of the sunroof. If you have other cars that have moonroof, maybe that can be the benchmark. Hope this helps. In my opinion, the sunroof in my car was poorly assembled because this is the second time I have taken it to the dealer.
12-18-2005, 03:46 PM
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3. Rear cracking squeaking noise - backseat moving against rear parcel/sunshade - applied felt tape between seats and parcel - noise gone for now.
Mine was very noisy, engineers report:-
Removed vent trim/hat shelf/rear seats. Added additional fabric tape/all fixings greased/tape added to rear clasp fixings/seat catches greased.
He did a thorough job & it is good now. But an expensive car should not need to be stripped down & put back together properly, it should have been screwed together properly in Germany!.
I have the same problem, but its more of a rattling noise than a cracking one, and only appears when drining on badly paved roads. Is this the same dignosis as yours??
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' date='Dec 16 2005, 01:06 AM' post='211952
3. Rear cracking squeaking noise - backseat moving against rear parcel/sunshade - applied felt tape between seats and parcel - noise gone for now.
Mine was very noisy, engineers report:-
Removed vent trim/hat shelf/rear seats. Added additional fabric tape/all fixings greased/tape added to rear clasp fixings/seat catches greased.
He did a thorough job & it is good now. But an expensive car should not need to be stripped down & put back together properly, it should have been screwed together properly in Germany!.
Cheers
12-18-2005, 07:06 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by BMWJIMT' date='Dec 16 2005, 11:40 PM' post='212056
[quote name='Bimmer32' date='Dec 16 2005, 01:06 AM' post='211952']
3. Rear cracking squeaking noise - backseat moving against rear parcel/sunshade - applied felt tape between seats and parcel - noise gone for now.
Mine was very noisy, engineers report:-
Removed vent trim/hat shelf/rear seats. Added additional fabric tape/all fixings greased/tape added to rear clasp fixings/seat catches greased.
He did a thorough job & it is good now. But an expensive car should not need to be stripped down & put back together properly, it should have been screwed together properly in Germany!.
3. Rear cracking squeaking noise - backseat moving against rear parcel/sunshade - applied felt tape between seats and parcel - noise gone for now.
Mine was very noisy, engineers report:-
Removed vent trim/hat shelf/rear seats. Added additional fabric tape/all fixings greased/tape added to rear clasp fixings/seat catches greased.
He did a thorough job & it is good now. But an expensive car should not need to be stripped down & put back together properly, it should have been screwed together properly in Germany!.
Cheers