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12-16-2005, 06:39 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi. Deep green with beige interior. 6 speed manual. Premium package.
Well, had the car for 10 days, and 1318 miles and tonight as I was leaving work I heard a moise from the back seat. It sounds like something is loose in the back shelf when I hit a bump. 
Nothing in the back seat or trunk.
Oh well, it does not really bother me seeing as I am used to driving GM and Ford's where these noises come standard. It was a fun 10 days though, but that "vault" feeling you get whne driving is gone when there is a squeak in the back.
I might call the dealer and get it checked or I may wait until needs some real service.
I did find a solution two solutions.
1. Turn up radio
2. Put three children in the back seat and the noise is not there.
Nothing in the back seat or trunk.Oh well, it does not really bother me seeing as I am used to driving GM and Ford's where these noises come standard. It was a fun 10 days though, but that "vault" feeling you get whne driving is gone when there is a squeak in the back.
I might call the dealer and get it checked or I may wait until needs some real service.
I did find a solution two solutions.
1. Turn up radio
2. Put three children in the back seat and the noise is not there.
12-16-2005, 07:38 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545iA Jet Black, Black, Sport, Prem Sound, PDC, Rear sunshades, integrated phone, Sirius, Huper Optik tint, Euro Reflectors
Gee, welcome to the club, I guess. Given all of the new "members", perhaps we should have some kind of welcome gift? I suggest the rubber doorstops that I wedge between back seat and parcel shelf. Maybe you could donate your kids 
12-16-2005, 07:47 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi. Deep green with beige interior. 6 speed manual. Premium package.
I got a four year old with an attitude that I could lend to you.
Who knows - maybe Dads new punishment will be making the kids sit in the back seat when I go places.
Who knows - maybe Dads new punishment will be making the kids sit in the back seat when I go places.
12-16-2005, 08:30 PM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Sport Pkg, 6MT
In my case, there are 3 sources:
1. Rear central brake light area (on the roof). Pull the (interior) cover and put some foam.
2. Black plastic trim on the parcel shelf. You will see it when you fold down rear seats. Took it out and filled/patched some foam and put it back.
3. Armrest - Don't know exactly where and how to fix yet but rattle is gone when armrest is fold down.
1. Rear central brake light area (on the roof). Pull the (interior) cover and put some foam.
2. Black plastic trim on the parcel shelf. You will see it when you fold down rear seats. Took it out and filled/patched some foam and put it back.
3. Armrest - Don't know exactly where and how to fix yet but rattle is gone when armrest is fold down.
12-16-2005, 08:55 PM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i Sport Pkg, 6MT
Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='212361' date='Dec 16 2005, 09:34 PM
Calll me crazy, but I serioiusly think that SOME of the squeaks/rattles are weather related. As it gets colder, more noise ...
12-16-2005, 09:04 PM
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My Ride: '06 530i Silver Gray/Black, Sport, Prem., Logic 7, Cold Weather, Auto, M Aero package, Nav, Comfort Seats, IPod aux
Does the squeak appear equally in cars with the fold down seat and cars without it?
12-16-2005, 09:42 PM
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My Ride: Black 520i, Black leather interior, Active Steering, DSC, PDC, Ornamental grille, Audio Aux Input
welcome to the club - "squeak" club members are also automatic members of the "rattle" club as well 
12-16-2005, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='212361' date='Dec 17 2005, 07:34 AM
Calll me crazy, but I serioiusly think that SOME of the squeaks/rattles are weather related. As it gets colder, more noise ...
My parcel shelf rattle is weather resistant...
It is alwayst there!
My door seal squeak is directly proportional to rain & humidity.
12-16-2005, 10:08 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
Take a full load.
Had date night two weeks ago, 2 adults ( 1 trim female) ...squeaks from back seat have dissapated.
Something must have settled.
Had date night two weeks ago, 2 adults ( 1 trim female) ...squeaks from back seat have dissapated.
Something must have settled.