Cracking sound from E60 dashboard
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My 2005/6 E60 has an intermittent cracking sound from the dashboard area even when travelling on a highway and over small bumps. The sound is like pebbles hitting the windscreen and seems to come from both the left and right side of the dashboard. Has anyone experienced this?
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I have a slight rattle and slight vibration sound that comes from the buttons on the turn sign stalk, will mention to the dealer on the first oil change. Try holding the two buttons on the turn signal stalk when you hear the noise and see if that stops it. Hope that helps.
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When I have my leather seat in its highest position there's a creaking sound, even when driving over the smallest of bumps. At first I thought this noise was coming from the dash!! Remember it's very difficult to pin point where sounds are coming from in a car. There are so many surfaces to reflect sound off in the most unexpected ways.
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i have the same phantom crackling/rattle/buzz when going over speed bumps. I figured it out. It's the steering wheel. Try hitting the center of the steering wheel with a closed fist, but not hard enough to actually honk the horn.
anyone else experience this? if so, any remedies?
anyone else experience this? if so, any remedies?
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Originally Posted by tosoon' post='472469' date='Sep 21 2007, 09:35 AM
My 2005/6 E60 has an intermittent cracking sound from the dashboard area even when travelling on a highway and over small bumps. The sound is like pebbles hitting the windscreen and seems to come from both the left and right side of the dashboard. Has anyone experienced this?
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This is one cause that can be remedied.
SI B51 13 04
Body Equipment August 2007
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 13 04 dated June 2007.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Rattling Noise from Center Display
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series sedan and sports wagon) produced up to June 2007
E63, E64 (6 Series coupe and convertible) produced up to June 2007
SITUATION
A rattling noise may be heard from behind the center display or lower windshield area when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
CAUSE
The retaining bolts for the cross strut brace on the center support bracket, or on the strut towers, have worked themselves loose. In some cases, the threaded holes of the aluminum center support bracket have become damaged.
Full SIB
SIB_511304.pdf
SI B51 13 04
Body Equipment August 2007
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 13 04 dated June 2007.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Rattling Noise from Center Display
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series sedan and sports wagon) produced up to June 2007
E63, E64 (6 Series coupe and convertible) produced up to June 2007
SITUATION
A rattling noise may be heard from behind the center display or lower windshield area when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
CAUSE
The retaining bolts for the cross strut brace on the center support bracket, or on the strut towers, have worked themselves loose. In some cases, the threaded holes of the aluminum center support bracket have become damaged.
Full SIB
SIB_511304.pdf
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Originally Posted by tosoon' post='472469' date='Sep 20 2007, 08:35 PM
My 2005/6 E60 has an intermittent cracking sound from the dashboard area even when travelling on a highway and over small bumps. The sound is like pebbles hitting the windscreen and seems to come from both the left and right side of the dashboard. Has anyone experienced this?
Yeap same here. Your post is identical to how other have described the noise. I'm okay with it, as its faint and you can train yourself not to notice it. I think its plastics expanding and contracting.
Oops, the answer is above my post.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='472686' date='Sep 21 2007, 07:17 AM
This is one cause that can be remedied.
SI B51 13 04
Body Equipment August 2007
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 13 04 dated June 2007.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Rattling Noise from Center Display
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series sedan and sports wagon) produced up to June 2007
E63, E64 (6 Series coupe and convertible) produced up to June 2007
SITUATION
A rattling noise may be heard from behind the center display or lower windshield area when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
CAUSE
The retaining bolts for the cross strut brace on the center support bracket, or on the strut towers, have worked themselves loose. In some cases, the threaded holes of the aluminum center support bracket have become damaged.
Full SIB
Attachment 37844
SI B51 13 04
Body Equipment August 2007
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 13 04 dated June 2007.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Rattling Noise from Center Display
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series sedan and sports wagon) produced up to June 2007
E63, E64 (6 Series coupe and convertible) produced up to June 2007
SITUATION
A rattling noise may be heard from behind the center display or lower windshield area when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
CAUSE
The retaining bolts for the cross strut brace on the center support bracket, or on the strut towers, have worked themselves loose. In some cases, the threaded holes of the aluminum center support bracket have become damaged.
Full SIB
Attachment 37844
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I took my car in for service for the same thing and this is how they fixed it.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' post='472686' date='Sep 21 2007, 11:17 AM
This is one cause that can be remedied.
SI B51 13 04
Body Equipment August 2007
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 13 04 dated June 2007.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Rattling Noise from Center Display
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series sedan and sports wagon) produced up to June 2007
E63, E64 (6 Series coupe and convertible) produced up to June 2007
SITUATION
A rattling noise may be heard from behind the center display or lower windshield area when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
CAUSE
The retaining bolts for the cross strut brace on the center support bracket, or on the strut towers, have worked themselves loose. In some cases, the threaded holes of the aluminum center support bracket have become damaged.
Full SIB
Attachment 37844
SI B51 13 04
Body Equipment August 2007
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 13 04 dated June 2007.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Rattling Noise from Center Display
MODEL
E60, E61 (5 Series sedan and sports wagon) produced up to June 2007
E63, E64 (6 Series coupe and convertible) produced up to June 2007
SITUATION
A rattling noise may be heard from behind the center display or lower windshield area when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
CAUSE
The retaining bolts for the cross strut brace on the center support bracket, or on the strut towers, have worked themselves loose. In some cases, the threaded holes of the aluminum center support bracket have become damaged.
Full SIB
Attachment 37844