I've noticed on both E60's that I've owned (2006 528i & 2009 535i....) that when the inside sunroof closure is opened, I can hear more wind / road noise inside the car....Just wondering if anyone is familiar with a tech bulletin or any dealerrship involvement with replacing the sunroof gasket...I'm preparing to start a ton of mods on the car, and was wondering if anyone out there has experienced the same scenario.....

 

there are many threads and diy on this matter, if you search. new seal is around $40 and will definetly get rid of the noise.

 

Thanks for the information; I just joined the forum and am still learning the site.....

 

I notice the same thing with my car the other day too. Had the sunroof opened, then closed it and the visor part was still open and I kept hearing road noise. I reached back and pulled the visor completed close and the noise went away. So will a new seal kit solve this or is it a trait known with the sunroof visor being opened? If it does, then 40bucks is well worth spending.

 

Same thing here. Thanks I will buy the seal from BMW.

 

new seal will make sunroof quiet even with shade open.

here is a diy thread.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/753...cement-any-diy

 

It's definitely the sunroof seal. I replaced mine recently and fixed the noise.

BE WARNED THOUGH!!!! A bad sunroof seal is not only noisy, but it can also let in more water than the drains can handle, and flood your headliner. I had this happen at a car wash.

https://5series.net/forums/topic/119...1#entry1405752

 

Thanks for all the information; I'm sure I'll be replacing the seal this Spring.....

 

I just purchased a replacement seal online for around $35, and installed it myself this weekend. The reduction in noise coming from the sunroof is now greatly reduced and I can actually drive around with the shade open now!

 

And I guess the same thing goes for the windshield wind noise as well eh?
Need to buy a new seal to reduce the wind noise?

Thanks