E60 Wind Noise
06-11-2007, 08:03 PM
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I picked up my car from the dealer on Friday because they put new door seals on because the old ones were making a creaking noise. That day, I took my 530i for a road trip to San Diego to Vegas this weekend and noticed a high pitch humming type of noise. The noise would start when I got up to about 95mph and would go away if I slowed down. I believe it's coming from the top of the windsheild seal maybe. I thought it might be the window or the sunroof seal but when I opened them up slightly the noise was still there. Another wierd thing was it only happened when the outside temperature was around 90 degrees. Once I got out of the desert area, the noise went away, even if I went upto 110mph. Any else have this issue?
06-11-2007, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Vermillo' post='434849' date='Jun 11 2007, 09:03 PM
I picked up my car from the dealer on Friday because they put new door seals on because the old ones were making a creaking noise. That day, I took my 530i for a road trip to San Diego to Vegas this weekend and noticed a high pitch humming type of noise. The noise would start when I got up to about 95mph and would go away if I slowed down. I believe it's coming from the top of the windsheild seal maybe. I thought it might be the window or the sunroof seal but when I opened them up slightly the noise was still there. Another wierd thing was it only happened when the outside temperature was around 90 degrees. Once I got out of the desert area, the noise went away, even if I went upto 110mph. Any else have this issue?
06-14-2007, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Vermillo' post='434849' date='Jun 12 2007, 12:03 AM
I picked up my car from the dealer on Friday because they put new door seals on because the old ones were making a creaking noise. That day, I took my 530i for a road trip to San Diego to Vegas this weekend and noticed a high pitch humming type of noise. The noise would start when I got up to about 95mph and would go away if I slowed down. I believe it's coming from the top of the windsheild seal maybe. I thought it might be the window or the sunroof seal but when I opened them up slightly the noise was still there. Another wierd thing was it only happened when the outside temperature was around 90 degrees. Once I got out of the desert area, the noise went away, even if I went upto 110mph. Any else have this issue?
06-14-2007, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Vermillo' post='434849' date='Jun 12 2007, 05:03 AM
I picked up my car from the dealer on Friday because they put new door seals on because the old ones were making a creaking noise. That day, I took my 530i for a road trip to San Diego to Vegas this weekend and noticed a high pitch humming type of noise. The noise would start when I got up to about 95mph and would go away if I slowed down. I believe it's coming from the top of the windsheild seal maybe. I thought it might be the window or the sunroof seal but when I opened them up slightly the noise was still there. Another wierd thing was it only happened when the outside temperature was around 90 degrees. Once I got out of the desert area, the noise went away, even if I went upto 110mph. Any else have this issue?
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06-14-2007, 07:16 AM
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Both the seal creak and the windscreen noice problem after some 120 km/h are known problems.
Luckily my seals are OK and our speed limit is 120 km/h on freeways (read 140 km/h or about 90 mph).
Luckily my seals are OK and our speed limit is 120 km/h on freeways (read 140 km/h or about 90 mph).
06-14-2007, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='435701' date='Jun 14 2007, 08:09 AM
I'm with the California Highway Patrol. I've passed this message on to one of our State Prosecutors who will be in touch with you soon.
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06-14-2007, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW NA Customer Relations' post='435698' date='Jun 14 2007, 10:04 AM
I'm with BMW of North America, LLC. I've passed this message on to a BMW NA Customer Relations Representative who will be in touch with you soon.
I proudly tell them I took it to BMW of Dallas and I was told by Mario that is the way it is designed and nothing can be done to stop the noise. I also got a follow up call from BMW to check on my satisfaction and I told them a $70K car should not have this problem and I was told "We are sorry." Well I an too for you guys because I proudly drive my car with high end people listening to your great design.
Believe me it has cost BMW sales because several have purchase other cars because of my problem. I look forward to seeing if you can fix this problem for me. I will continue to do my part to help BMW lose sales until this problem is solved.
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