Metal on metal rattle
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Originally Posted by chin moo' post='494971' date='Nov 15 2007, 10:00 PM
2004, 525i, Jamaica
Trying to find and correct rattles in my car is Rocket Science.
I keep returning the car to the dealer for the same noises they have fixed. I have now a similar intermittent metallic rattle which sounds like knocking pipes together. It may occur on closing a front door or over rough pavement. Sometimes it seems to be from under a seat, then from the transmission housing area.It may rattle ften one day then a week - nothing. Believe me it refuses to occur when taken on a test drive.
This car is my 5th European, but frist BMW.
Trying to find and correct rattles in my car is Rocket Science.
I keep returning the car to the dealer for the same noises they have fixed. I have now a similar intermittent metallic rattle which sounds like knocking pipes together. It may occur on closing a front door or over rough pavement. Sometimes it seems to be from under a seat, then from the transmission housing area.It may rattle ften one day then a week - nothing. Believe me it refuses to occur when taken on a test drive.
This car is my 5th European, but frist BMW.
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Originally Posted by chin moo' post='494971' date='Nov 16 2007, 11:30 AM
2004, 525i, Jamaica
Trying to find and correct rattles in my car is Rocket Science.
I keep returning the car to the dealer for the same noises they have fixed. I have now a similar intermittent metallic rattle which sounds like knocking pipes together. It may occur on closing a front door or over rough pavement. Sometimes it seems to be from under a seat, then from the transmission housing area.It may rattle ften one day then a week - nothing. Believe me it refuses to occur when taken on a test drive.
This car is my 5th European, but frist BMW.
Trying to find and correct rattles in my car is Rocket Science.
I keep returning the car to the dealer for the same noises they have fixed. I have now a similar intermittent metallic rattle which sounds like knocking pipes together. It may occur on closing a front door or over rough pavement. Sometimes it seems to be from under a seat, then from the transmission housing area.It may rattle ften one day then a week - nothing. Believe me it refuses to occur when taken on a test drive.
This car is my 5th European, but frist BMW.
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For me, it sounds like dinner plates rattling. It is coming from the sunroof. it's very obvious but goes away every time i go in for service (go figure).
I have been turning up the music to drown it out. When it's happening, closing doors, driving over minor bumps, almost any disturbance will make it rattle, except during the visit to the dealer.
very frustrating.
-mike
I have been turning up the music to drown it out. When it's happening, closing doors, driving over minor bumps, almost any disturbance will make it rattle, except during the visit to the dealer.
very frustrating.
-mike
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From: Jamaica, WI
My Ride: 2004 525ia, Olivin green, active steering, sunroof, bi-xenons, power assist, bluetooth phone system, Professional stereo with navigation, sprint booster, Goodyear F1 235/40x18 for in town drives, 16's for country roads
Originally Posted by MatyB' post='495018' date='Nov 15 2007, 10:19 PM
What you have described is exactly what my car is doing, if you find out what it is plese let me know and i will do the same...good luck.
Mind you this is not a recommended fix, but produces a feeling of satisfaction of knowing you can instruct the service technician where to fix and hear no more guess estimates.
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