Sun roof rattle - ugh!
04-05-2012, 10:36 AM
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I had this same problem and read somewhere on M5Board that it was a known issue. I brought it to the dealers and my SA was going to charge me for repair as a wear-and-tear problem but I mentioned what I had heard and he had the foreman go on a drive with me. The foreman knew exactly what it was and confirmed it was a known issue and they fixed it for free. My understanding is that all they do is bend the metal wind deflector that pops up. That problem also caused my sunroof to pinch and retract. Call your SA.
I had this same problem and read somewhere on M5Board that it was a known issue. I brought it to the dealers and my SA was going to charge me for repair as a wear-and-tear problem but I mentioned what I had heard and he had the foreman go on a drive with me. The foreman knew exactly what it was and confirmed it was a known issue and they fixed it for free. My understanding is that all they do is bend the metal wind deflector that pops up. That problem also caused my sunroof to pinch and retract. Call your SA.
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04-05-2012, 10:34 PM
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I had this same problem and read somewhere on M5Board that it was a known issue. I brought it to the dealers and my SA was going to charge me for repair as a wear-and-tear problem but I mentioned what I had heard and he had the foreman go on a drive with me. The foreman knew exactly what it was and confirmed it was a known issue and they fixed it for free. My understanding is that all they do is bend the metal wind deflector that pops up. That problem also caused my sunroof to pinch and retract. Call your SA.
04-12-2012, 08:38 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i 6-Speed Black on Black with Peanut Butter Insides. Sitting on Staggered 20's 9.5 front and 10.5 rear. Rolled fenders and Full Sports Package. ACS Decklid and Roof Spoiler. Tinted 5% everywhere. Changing Accent Parts to Carbon Fiber and
I have the same problem in my bmw. Thanks for the fix. Went with option 1.
04-12-2012, 04:45 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i sport
1998 528i sport
2007 Mazda 3 GT sport hatch
Just heard this on mine for the first time. Ugh. Thought I left rattles behind when I traded in my previous E39.
04-13-2012, 10:19 AM
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04-17-2012, 01:44 PM
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I have the same problem with my sun roof . I solved that when opened at tilt I just bump the tilt button a lilltle which causes the roof to move inward just a bit, problem solved no noise. 
04-18-2012, 02:14 PM
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LOL, I just heard the wine glass effect on my sunroof too! WOW when these issues happen to one person it spreads to everyone!
I will take it to the dealer as well, if I can however fix it with 3M tape, I'm good. can someone post pics of their repair using tape?
Thanks
I will take it to the dealer as well, if I can however fix it with 3M tape, I'm good. can someone post pics of their repair using tape?
Thanks
04-19-2012, 07:06 AM
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Maybe the rattling is the ghost of Jacob Marley Sytner trying to warn you about the sunroof drain tubes becoming blocked and dumping litres of rainwater into the boot resulting in all of the cars electronics becoming fried and a 5k garage bill 
I'm coming to the conclusion that these sunroofs are far more trouble then they're worth with all their leaks, rattles and whistling wind noises.
I'm coming to the conclusion that these sunroofs are far more trouble then they're worth with all their leaks, rattles and whistling wind noises.
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