funny sound coming from center of car
09-12-2008, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by EM_5' post='667716' date='Sep 12 2008, 06:55 AM
I have the same noise. Only over rough roads and sounds like metal faintly tapping each other.... almost like the sound of keys... but very faint.
09-24-2008, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='667766' date='Sep 12 2008, 05:57 AM
YES THE SAME HEAR.. WHEN ITS SMOOTH NO SOUND. but as soon as the bumps come.. its those dam jim bean bottles claping together.... i have a service app on monday let see what happens.... i hope nothing bad..
Whats the verdict on this?
I have the exact same noise on my 545i.
09-24-2008, 06:35 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i...just bought so in progress...dont know where to start???
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LCI Tails, Xenon Headlights, Tints, Wheels, Trunk and Roof Spoiler, iPod Adapter...the list goes on.
I have the same EXACT noise..ive been troubleshooting this for weeks because I have no time to make a dealer appointment...i found it to be in the headliner where the sunroof controls are located. open the sunroof, either vent or open and hit the headliner by the controls and you will hear the noise...like glass bottles hitting each other or metal parts loose???
let me know what the verdict from BMW is!!!
but try that and tell me if its the same problem as me.
let me know what the verdict from BMW is!!!
but try that and tell me if its the same problem as me.
09-24-2008, 11:24 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i - Sport - 6spd - Orient Blue with Auburn/Anthracite
I had this noise - for me it was the spring-loaded wind-breaker rattling against the glass of the sun-roof... Try sliding back the cover and pressing your hand against the wind-breaker while going over bumps. I ended up padding the side of the breaker that rests against the glass when the sun-roof is closed and that solved my noise problem...
Good luck! Jon.
Good luck! Jon.
09-25-2008, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jmdhuse' post='677777' date='Sep 25 2008, 12:24 AM
I had this noise - for me it was the spring-loaded wind-breaker rattling against the glass of the sun-roof... Try sliding back the cover and pressing your hand against the wind-breaker while going over bumps. I ended up padding the side of the breaker that rests against the glass when the sun-roof is closed and that solved my noise problem...
Good luck! Jon.
Good luck! Jon.
yeah i noticed this morning if i press on the area it goes away. How did you pad it? pics?
09-25-2008, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanderlei' post='678059' date='Sep 25 2008, 10:03 AM
yeah i noticed this morning if i press on the area it goes away. How did you pad it? pics?
09-25-2008, 07:33 PM
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sorry not trying to hijack the thread, has anyone have a noise coming from the front, around the dash area. it sounds like a wooden ship every time i hit a slight bump.
09-26-2008, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='678615' date='Sep 25 2008, 08:33 PM
sorry not trying to hijack the thread, has anyone have a noise coming from the front, around the dash area. it sounds like a wooden ship every time i hit a slight bump.
i think this is the same sound we are experiencing.
09-26-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jmdhuse' post='678569' date='Sep 25 2008, 07:48 PM
I took some Velcro loop material (as opposed to the hook material) that came with adhesive on one side and stuck it to the wind-breader along where it contacted the closed sun-roof glass. The rattle was eliminated, so I was happy!
09-26-2008, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='678615' date='Sep 25 2008, 11:33 PM
sorry not trying to hijack the thread, has anyone have a noise coming from the front, around the dash area. it sounds like a wooden ship every time i hit a slight bump.