SQUEAKY DOOR SEALS??
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This an extremely common problem. The best solution I found was just to put some Vinylex on the felt part on top of the door seals. It lasts about 4-6 months.
http://www.lexol.com/vinylex.html
http://www.lexol.com/vinylex.html
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the vaseline or lube fix is only temporary, it will only last for a while and the squeaking will come back.. i had mine replaced under warranty and what they did was to put a tape on the side of the door seal and the squeaking was gone.
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did anybody apply tephlon tape DIY? i wonder if there is an alternative (cheaper tape) that i can buy not from the dealer and apply to the doors myself?
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Originally Posted by archebald23' post='1071797' date='Dec 10 2009, 06:58 PM
the vaseline or lube fix is only temporary, it will only last for a while and the squeaking will come back.. i had mine replaced under warranty and what they did was to put a tape on the side of the door seal and the squeaking was gone.
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I just rub the seals down with my leather conditioner every time I condition the seats, which is about once a month. Works like a champ at keeping the squeaks gone
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Originally Posted by sy1616' post='913569' date='Jun 16 2009, 04:36 PM
I have an 05 and dealer replaced all seals. started sqeaking again and they put a black tape next to the seals and it's gone. evidently a BMW tape, didn't even know it was there until I washed it. Ask the dealer...should be a quick cheap fix. pm if you need more info
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I had the same problem as well! Took it to the BMW dealership SIX times and they could not fix it! I then did some search and found an official BMW solution - the Teflon Tape! Printed it out and took it to them and told them to do it exactly as it says! They did it and it has been quiet ever since! This was done beginning of 2009 and still quiet! Everyone should do the same! I've attached the BMW solution! Hope it helps! 