Has anyone experienced this in their E60?
07-08-2009, 07:48 PM
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My windshield is fine at speeds of 180kpm+ but at times I wonder if my sunroof is closed tight since at times I will hear a slight sound from that area---this is with the glass closed only.
Also, sometimes the doors seem to be not as airtight but I think that's just my head and not actual seal problems.
Or maybe the whistle you are experiencing is from a 'leak' from within the front instrument compartment to the outside....?
Also, sometimes the doors seem to be not as airtight but I think that's just my head and not actual seal problems.
Or maybe the whistle you are experiencing is from a 'leak' from within the front instrument compartment to the outside....?
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i had more wind noise from when i had my windshield replaced i noticed the window installer snapped one of the clips on the trim but i only notice the wind noise at highway speeds
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='936761' date='Jul 8 2009, 11:15 PM
When I take my car between 130-150mph, I get this sound of a whistle or wind noise that sounds like its coming through the iDrive screen. I was on M5Board recently and a bunch of members experienced similar problems and said it was due to a faulty mounted windshield from the factory. They were replaced and the sound was gone, but some had to pay for the new windshield.
I went to the dealer and they obviously told me that because they couldn't replicate the sound since they're not allowed to take my car that fast (Hahahahaha!), they have no way of justifying that as a replacement issue.
Has anyone experienced this sound in their E60? If so, did you have the windshield replaced? What did the dealer say?
I went to the dealer and they obviously told me that because they couldn't replicate the sound since they're not allowed to take my car that fast (Hahahahaha!), they have no way of justifying that as a replacement issue.
Has anyone experienced this sound in their E60? If so, did you have the windshield replaced? What did the dealer say?
...then again, I could be mistaken.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17169
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=52227
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44480
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http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=8636
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It'll be kinda hard to go 130 in NYC. Couple nights ago at 145, i didnt hear it though. Or mebbe I was hearing Alex's slk55 engine and my friend's M3 more. Tell the guy u'll replicate it and u'll drive slow and scare the hell outta the technician. Then they'll replace it 
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fwiw I never heard any wind noises at those speeds, is it possible that the door seals or sunroof if you have one are leaking a little tho ???
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This is a known issue in the German BMW forums and its simply down to how the windshield is glued. Its alledgidly also a known issue at BMW, but probably more so over in Germany where its common for the cars to be driven at those speeds. Therefore, if your dealer put a questions into BMW HQ in Munich, they should know about this issue. (Its also often caused by other companies putting in replacement windshields and then not sealing them sufficiently)
I just did a search on a German forum and this is a translation of an explanation given on how it is fixed and why:
In order to eliminate this noise, BMW glues/seals the upper part of the window frame, so that the wind, which travels along the side parts of the window frame does not escape between the roof and rubber seals into the car.
It should however, be a durable sealant and no glue, because otherwise the problems will inevitable occur at the next windshield change
In other words, BMW needs to make sure the seals around your window are really air tight, especially at the top of the window where the air gets forced up to as it flows over the windshield and window frames.
I just did a search on a German forum and this is a translation of an explanation given on how it is fixed and why:
In order to eliminate this noise, BMW glues/seals the upper part of the window frame, so that the wind, which travels along the side parts of the window frame does not escape between the roof and rubber seals into the car.
It should however, be a durable sealant and no glue, because otherwise the problems will inevitable occur at the next windshield change
In other words, BMW needs to make sure the seals around your window are really air tight, especially at the top of the window where the air gets forced up to as it flows over the windshield and window frames.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='936761' date='Jul 8 2009, 10:15 PM
When I take my car between 130-150mph, I get this sound of a whistle or wind noise that sounds like its coming through the iDrive screen. I was on M5Board recently and a bunch of members experienced similar problems and said it was due to a faulty mounted windshield from the factory. They were replaced and the sound was gone, but some had to pay for the new windshield.
I went to the dealer and they obviously told me that because they couldn't replicate the sound since they're not allowed to take my car that fast (Hahahahaha!), they have no way of justifying that as a replacement issue.
Has anyone experienced this sound in their E60? If so, did you have the windshield replaced? What did the dealer say?
I went to the dealer and they obviously told me that because they couldn't replicate the sound since they're not allowed to take my car that fast (Hahahahaha!), they have no way of justifying that as a replacement issue.
Has anyone experienced this sound in their E60? If so, did you have the windshield replaced? What did the dealer say?
It's the sound of the Grim Reaper gaining on your a**. Slow down!
07-09-2009, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='937061' date='Jul 9 2009, 04:26 AM
This is a known issue in the German BMW forums and its simply down to how the windshield is glued. Its alledgidly also a known issue at BMW, but probably more so over in Germany where its common for the cars to be driven at those speeds. Therefore, if your dealer put a questions into BMW HQ in Munich, they should know about this issue. (Its also often caused by other companies putting in replacement windshields and then not sealing them sufficiently)
I just did a search on a German forum and this is a translation of an explanation given on how it is fixed and why:
In order to eliminate this noise, BMW glues/seals the upper part of the window frame, so that the wind, which travels along the side parts of the window frame does not escape between the roof and rubber seals into the car.
It should however, be a durable sealant and no glue, because otherwise the problems will inevitable occur at the next windshield change
In other words, BMW needs to make sure the seals around your window are really air tight, especially at the top of the window where the air gets forced up to as it flows over the windshield and window frames.
I just did a search on a German forum and this is a translation of an explanation given on how it is fixed and why:
In order to eliminate this noise, BMW glues/seals the upper part of the window frame, so that the wind, which travels along the side parts of the window frame does not escape between the roof and rubber seals into the car.
It should however, be a durable sealant and no glue, because otherwise the problems will inevitable occur at the next windshield change
In other words, BMW needs to make sure the seals around your window are really air tight, especially at the top of the window where the air gets forced up to as it flows over the windshield and window frames.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='936849' date='Jul 8 2009, 09:13 PM
Back to your original question, to be quite honest, I think congratulations are in order since I think you're the first person to ever experience this phenomenon...
...then again, I could be mistaken.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17169
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=52227
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44480
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=41204
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=33100
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=32943
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=28811
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21316
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=14808
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=14698
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=13562
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=10909
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=10625
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=9973
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=9721
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=8636
(...and don't even think about pulling the "sleep deprived" excuse out of your hat! )
...then again, I could be mistaken.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17169
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=52227
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=44480
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=41204
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=33100
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=32943
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=28811
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21316
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=14808
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=14698
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=13562
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=10909
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=10625
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=9973
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=9721
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=8636
(...and don't even think about pulling the "sleep deprived" excuse out of your hat!
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