Solved Door Seal Creak
09-26-2007, 05:37 PM
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the tapes does a great job on my 04 e60. I am telling you. I was so mad at this bmw with that mickey mouse noise that I was against driving with my clients on my car. I was feeling so embarased! but, once the dealer put the plastic tape on my door, that was it. it was almost 5 months already. no noise. happy beemer owner in miami. but, i was about to trade my bmw for an american car.
i hope this helps!
i hope this helps!
09-26-2007, 10:42 PM
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It's teflon tape, done the repair more times then I'd have liked to.
I don't believe BMW is at fault for some people cleaning with certain materials that cause a noise on the flocking.
I don't believe BMW is at fault for some people cleaning with certain materials that cause a noise on the flocking.
09-26-2007, 11:22 PM
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I'm not sure if it's a squeak or rattle on mine?
If the drivers window is fully up, it makes a noise. If I move the window down (1 mil or less) it stops.
It's at the dealer now, so I'll see what they come up with.
If the drivers window is fully up, it makes a noise. If I move the window down (1 mil or less) it stops.
It's at the dealer now, so I'll see what they come up with.
09-26-2007, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by elmbeck' post='474839' date='Sep 27 2007, 03:22 PM
I'm not sure if it's a squeak or rattle on mine?
If the drivers window is fully up, it makes a noise. If I move the window down (1 mil or less) it stops.
It's at the dealer now, so I'll see what they come up with.
If the drivers window is fully up, it makes a noise. If I move the window down (1 mil or less) it stops.
It's at the dealer now, so I'll see what they come up with.
09-27-2007, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='474079' date='Sep 25 2007, 07:36 PM
I'll tell you now, that tape won't work. Been there, done that. Give a max. a month.
09-27-2007, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by oh530i' post='474299' date='Sep 26 2007, 04:00 AM
Good tips, thanks! Do you know of anything I should look for in a car wash soap that is also free of wax-like elements that could attribute to this problem?
But look out for wax-, teflon-, easy to clean- and shiny words on the labels.
I'm sure some US forum members can help you with this.
The seal squeak problem has been with the BMW for ages.
09-27-2007, 09:32 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I'm going to go look around the auto parts store this weekend and check-out the selection.
Now that you mention it, the loaner X3 I was driving (2006) was creaking as well... it just seems that another solution that would be void of this issue would be implemented after all these complaints.
I'm willing to wash/maintain my vehicles to keep them optimal, so if I find a solution and even if it involves more work when cleaning, I'm all for it.
Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='474844' date='Sep 27 2007, 03:41 AM
this is very comon on all BMW cars not just e60.
I'm willing to wash/maintain my vehicles to keep them optimal, so if I find a solution and even if it involves more work when cleaning, I'm all for it.
09-28-2007, 04:32 AM
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Hey guys, i really should have registered on this forum a few days ago. Spoke to the dealer principal yesterday where i bought my 5 series and moaned in the guys ear about my squeaky car.....
now its booked to go in monday morning...
thanks guys! now i need to find out about the centre screen that cant play any dvd's etc...lets hope there is a subject on that in this forum....one would think because it is colour it would be a matter of changing the cd player to DVD and then just hit play with one or two extra plug ins......
now its booked to go in monday morning...
thanks guys! now i need to find out about the centre screen that cant play any dvd's etc...lets hope there is a subject on that in this forum....one would think because it is colour it would be a matter of changing the cd player to DVD and then just hit play with one or two extra plug ins......
05-15-2011, 11:40 AM
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Had the same problem, it started at about 11000 miles and the creaking got really annoying. It not only made noise on uneven roads but also when I stepped on the gas or hit the brake. 
Last week I finally decided to do something about it. First I used a old toothbrush to remove dust from the flock coated strips on all 4 doors. Then, instead of buying the recommended 3M adhesive remover I used plain "Goof Off" to thoroughly clean the flock coated strips and the corresponding areas of the door frames. And miraculously the creaking is completely gone! Total silence! Now it feels again like a $70,000 car.
Even though it is probably not a permanent fix, but it sure is an easy one.
Felix
Last week I finally decided to do something about it. First I used a old toothbrush to remove dust from the flock coated strips on all 4 doors. Then, instead of buying the recommended 3M adhesive remover I used plain "Goof Off" to thoroughly clean the flock coated strips and the corresponding areas of the door frames. And miraculously the creaking is completely gone! Total silence! Now it feels again like a $70,000 car.Even though it is probably not a permanent fix, but it sure is an easy one.
Felix
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