Sun Roof Wind Noise - Normal?
04-05-2009, 06:16 AM
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I drive a 2007 530d. On rare occassions when the sun shines on this damp island I get to use my sunroof. Sometimes, without opening the glass sunroof, I just slide the cover back to let some light in. With the cover slid back the cabin noise levels increase considerably. There is an offensive level of wind noise. Is this normal? I've checked seals and glass roof seating and all seem OK.
The other half drives a Toyota Amazon and when you slide the sun roof cover back in that there is no change in internal noise levels.
The other half drives a Toyota Amazon and when you slide the sun roof cover back in that there is no change in internal noise levels.
04-05-2009, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mixture Rich' post='836884' date='Apr 5 2009, 09:16 AM
I drive a 2007 530d. On rare occassions when the sun shines on this damp island I get to use my sunroof. Sometimes, without opening the glass sunroof, I just slide the cover back to let some light in. With the cover slid back the cabin noise levels increase considerably. There is an offensive level of wind noise.
Wondered if one of those wind deflectors would help. Not sure how that will look though...
04-05-2009, 09:33 AM
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I have notice air noise at high speeds ... Ps I only notice this after I had my front windshield replace due to a crack :-(
04-05-2009, 09:57 AM
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got that 'increase' wind noise. Nothing bad but noticeable, but when shileld is closed everything is quiet again. i tried many 'panoramic' roof 5 series while looking for buying my car and they all had it.
I think the glass thickness is thin...and joint are not outstanding, so it is noisier. lets call this poor design.
Let say Cd player cover the noise anyway...
I think the glass thickness is thin...and joint are not outstanding, so it is noisier. lets call this poor design.
Let say Cd player cover the noise anyway...
04-05-2009, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Mixture Rich' post='836884' date='Apr 5 2009, 09:16 AM
I drive a 2007 530d. On rare occassions when the sun shines on this damp island I get to use my sunroof. Sometimes, without opening the glass sunroof, I just slide the cover back to let some light in. With the cover slid back the cabin noise levels increase considerably. There is an offensive level of wind noise. Is this normal? I've checked seals and glass roof seating and all seem OK.
The other half drives a Toyota Amazon and when you slide the sun roof cover back in that there is no change in internal noise levels.
The other half drives a Toyota Amazon and when you slide the sun roof cover back in that there is no change in internal noise levels.
04-05-2009, 03:52 PM
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Yes. Unfortunately it occurs with mine as well. Quiet as can be with the screen pulled forward but noisy when pulled back. Glad to hear iys "normal" for this car. Not looking for problems that dont exist.