Sun roof rattle - ugh!
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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.
3M - Felt Tape
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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.
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I have the same problem in my bmw. Thanks for the fix. Went with option 1.
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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
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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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