Who is NOT having the squeaking door seal issue?
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
11/04 built and 8K miles No door seal squeeking problem. I have the old pre-redesigned seals too.
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Originally Posted by panos' post='256198' date='Mar 17 2006, 05:50 PM
I also had the squeaking door seal problem.
In my frist visit at the local BMW dealer the technician took me for a test drive and as soon as he heard the problem he slightly lowered the front windows. The noise dissapeared.
He explained to me that the noise is created by the upper part of the door seal (which includes the rubber part and a soft velvet cloth part) when dirt or dust is accumulated there. He cleaned it and now the sqeek went away. He also said to NEVER apply any lubricant (like WD-40 that was suggested in this forum).
I hope this helps
In my frist visit at the local BMW dealer the technician took me for a test drive and as soon as he heard the problem he slightly lowered the front windows. The noise dissapeared.
He explained to me that the noise is created by the upper part of the door seal (which includes the rubber part and a soft velvet cloth part) when dirt or dust is accumulated there. He cleaned it and now the sqeek went away. He also said to NEVER apply any lubricant (like WD-40 that was suggested in this forum).
I hope this helps
I'll try cleaning the door seal. Thanks.
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My Ride: '05 545i(Build 10/04)(SMG)Sport,BlkSapphire,Blk,Anthricite,Logic7,CWP,Comfort Seats,Nav,RearBags,Shades,Sirius,Heated/SplitFoldingRearSeats; '18 540i xDrive, White/Mocha, CWP, DAP, DAP+, Lux. Pkg, Prem. Pkg., Executive Pkg., Luxury Seating Pkg
Model Year: 2005,2018
No Squeaks so far. 9900 miles and RFs are getting a bit noisey, otherwise very tight car, as it should be.
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My Ride: 2007 550i Auto, monaco blue met., black Dakota leather, burl walnut trim, sport package, active steering, Navi, HUD, cold weather package, comfort access, heated rear seats, rear sunshades, rear side air bags, rear deck spoiler, Logic 7 w/CD changer,
Model Year: 2007
5000 miles and no noise so far. Take a look at this service bulletin.
TSB_SI_B51_02_05___Squeaking_Noise_From_Door_Frame_Area.pdf
TSB_SI_B51_02_05___Squeaking_Noise_From_Door_Frame_Area.pdf
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My Ride: 2007 550i, Titanium Silver/Black, 6-Sp Steptronic, Sport Package, HD Radio, Sirius, Premium Sound, GPS Nav, Cold Pkg, cell phone cradle, iPod through the AUX port
1976 Datsun 280Z, Charcoal/Black, 5-Sp Manual, A/C, American Mags, CD, Tom Tom 930 GPS (works better than the BMW!) and the rest is pretty much stock
Originally Posted by jhav' post='152841' date='Jul 25 2005, 10:17 AM
No problems -
2005 - 12/04 build date - 3k miles.
2005 - 12/04 build date - 3k miles.
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
November build 2004 MY05 545 and I'm not having any door seal problems. *knock on wood 545 times*
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