Blinker buttons rattling
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: La Verne, Ca
Posts: 142
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530i
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Anyone have experience with the two buttons on the blinker stick rattling? Mine started doing it last week and its been driving me crazy. All I can do is hold the bottons while im driving, and its starting to get really annoying. Any suggestions to get rid of this rattle?
#2
Super Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Posts: 17,310
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Others have seen this problem...not sure if the fix is a simple one though...
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=42416
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...mp;#entry847996
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=42416
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...mp;#entry847996
#3
Contributors
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Posts: 645
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I had this problem when I got my 06 CPO. The dealership replaced basically everything in the steering column, turn signal shaft and the others. They also replace most of the plates and buttons that were worn down from the female model that drove my car prior to me. I figured a female drove my 550i prior to me cause at the top area behind the radio power button, the area was worn down as if the person had long finger nails. Dealership replaced that plate. The reason I say model is cause I found her old Statefarm insurance card all the way back near my CD changer in the glove compartment. I looked her up, she was a local Miami model, not too bad looking, but wasn't top rated. I saw a pic of her on this Tropical website, but her pics have since been removed. I feel a little better knowing a model drove my car before me since I would think a man would have drove the 550i real hard.
#4
Senior Members
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by bstandardz' post='995878' date='Sep 2 2009, 10:18 AM
Anyone have experience with the two buttons on the blinker stick rattling? Mine started doing it last week and its been driving me crazy. All I can do is hold the bottons while im driving, and its starting to get really annoying. Any suggestions to get rid of this rattle?
#5
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Essex, UK.
Posts: 2,553
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530 d M-sport e60
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by KREED_550i' post='995910' date='Sep 2 2009, 03:46 PM
I had this problem when I got my 06 CPO. The dealership replaced basically everything in the steering column, turn signal shaft and the others. They also replace most of the plates and buttons that were worn down from the female model that drove my car prior to me. I figured a female drove my 550i prior to me cause at the top area behind the radio power button, the area was worn down as if the person had long finger nails. Dealership replaced that plate. The reason I say model is cause I found her old Statefarm insurance card all the way back near my CD changer in the glove compartment. I looked her up, she was a local Miami model, not too bad looking, but wasn't top rated. I saw a pic of her on this Tropical website, but her pics have since been removed. I feel a little better knowing a model drove my car before me since I would think a man would have drove the 550i real hard.
#6
Members
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 550I M Sport, Premium pkg, Logic 7, Sport Automatic Trans, Paddle Shifters, Nav, Comfort Access, Rear Shades, Satellite, PDC
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Had the same problem with my 07 525 and it was fixed under warranty. They replaced the stalk.
#8
Senior Members
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 630
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by gotabyte' post='997013' date='Sep 3 2009, 11:35 AM
Had the same problem with my 07 525 and it was fixed under warranty. They replaced the stalk.
Same here on my 07 525i, I never got it replaced since I just got used to the noise along with the door seal noise and anything else rattling..
![Smile](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/smile.gif)
Plus it was a lease and I didn't want bother with it.
#9
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I had the same problem when I picked up my CPO. I just cut some 1/4" cubes of weather stripping and shoved them in the little hollows on the back of the buttons with tweezers. 1 or 2 for each button. You'll be rattle free and the best part is they still work!
#10
Contributors
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Posts: 645
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Yeah, the sales rep went out of his way for me. Sad thing is while I never knew much about BMWs, I obviously knew more than him. I started answering my own questions and finishing his statements. I guess the salesman never owned a BMW either - lol. I've always known more than every car I ever bought, more than the salesman. Also, besides the miles on my car, you couldn't sit in mine and not think it's new. Inside and out.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post