View Poll Results: Do new door seals stop squeaking?
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Do new door seals stop squeaking - poll
12-23-2005, 02:44 AM
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BMW introduced the new and improved door seals earlier this year to stop squeaking. Do the new door seals improve the situation posed by the earlier squeaky seals?
12-23-2005, 04:23 AM
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My Ride: 525, Dec 2003, Silver Grey, Black Dakota Leather, Bluetooth, Satnav, 18'' Runflats, Sunroof, Folding mirrors, Automatic
I had mine changed this week, a lot better now.
The service advisor said that the old ones were probably affected by wrong kind of car shampoo. Advised to use BMW own product as it is non foaming & designed for the car. Also advised that they are only changed once under warranty, as likely to be affected by incorrect car wash being used.
The service advisor said that the old ones were probably affected by wrong kind of car shampoo. Advised to use BMW own product as it is non foaming & designed for the car. Also advised that they are only changed once under warranty, as likely to be affected by incorrect car wash being used.
12-23-2005, 05:09 AM
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My Ride: Jet Black 545i
They used carboflo on mine, didn't replace it.. It's been like 5 months now, no squeeks. But I only drive her like 150 miles per month.
Originally Posted by BMWJIMT' post='214891' date='Dec 23 2005, 08:23 AM
I had mine changed this week, a lot better now.
The service advisor said that the old ones were probably affected by wrong kind of car shampoo. Advised to use BMW own product as it is non foaming & designed for the car. Also advised that they are only changed once under warranty, as likely to be affected by incorrect car wash being used.
The service advisor said that the old ones were probably affected by wrong kind of car shampoo. Advised to use BMW own product as it is non foaming & designed for the car. Also advised that they are only changed once under warranty, as likely to be affected by incorrect car wash being used.
12-23-2005, 05:19 AM
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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i -Brilliant Graphite/Oyster
2006 E5004matic- I must have been on drugs when I got this car
2004 545i Black Sapphire/Truffle Brown interior
I had my door seals and sun roof seal changed in early summer and not a peep from them since.
Sorry but I do not buy BMW's comments about bad car shampoo, I have had my car washed at around 10 different hand car washes who all use different products and not a sound from the new door seals.
Carbo flow is only a temporary solution, if your seals creak then get them changed while the topic is hot with BMW, who knows their generosity to change for free may not last forever. Just my opinion.
Sorry but I do not buy BMW's comments about bad car shampoo, I have had my car washed at around 10 different hand car washes who all use different products and not a sound from the new door seals.
Carbo flow is only a temporary solution, if your seals creak then get them changed while the topic is hot with BMW, who knows their generosity to change for free may not last forever. Just my opinion.
12-23-2005, 05:32 AM
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My Ride: 2005.5 545i, Silver Grey, Dakota Black, Anthracite, Premium, Cold, Sport, L7, Nav, Fold Down Seats, Sunshades, Sirius.
2006 330i, Silver, Black, Natural Poplar, Sport, 6 speed, Cold, Premium
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Anyone know when they switched to the new seal type? My car was built in late March 2005, and only minor squeaks so far in cold weather.
On my e 39, which also had the problem, it seemed to be related to car wax on the body where the seal contacts. Suggest stripping off the wax in that location just to see if that helps.
On my e 39, which also had the problem, it seemed to be related to car wax on the body where the seal contacts. Suggest stripping off the wax in that location just to see if that helps.
12-23-2005, 06:49 AM
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June 2005 is when they started replacing them. Check out:
http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/bullet...mp/B510205g.htm
http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/bullet...mp/B510205g.htm
12-23-2005, 07:28 AM
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My Ride: 545i Sport Package, Premium Pakage, Weather Package, Navigation
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I also had my door seals and sun roof seals replace 2 days ago, I can't really tell the difference now because my old door seals only squeaked when it was around 60 degrees outside, so I'm going have to wait till spring time to see if the problem is fixed.
12-23-2005, 07:37 AM
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My Ride: 2005.5 545i, Silver Grey, Dakota Black, Anthracite, Premium, Cold, Sport, L7, Nav, Fold Down Seats, Sunshades, Sirius.
2006 330i, Silver, Black, Natural Poplar, Sport, 6 speed, Cold, Premium
2002 330xi Black, Black, Premium, Cold, Premium Sound. (Sold)
1997 540i (sold)
1985 635i Euro (sold to family)
1985 535i (sold)
Looks like production cars after 1/2005 have the improved seals. Note, don't let them use Carbiflo on the new seals!
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