Wind Noise from Sunroof with Liner open - Normal?
05-13-2006, 05:50 PM
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Hi all,
I have noticed that if I drive with the headliner pulled back but sunroof closed that I can hear the wind noise throught the seal almost as if it is leaking. I drove my friends brand new 550i and it did not seem to have same issue.
I mentioned it to my dealer and he said, "We road tested yours and a new 550 and they sound the same." I think this is crap since my test proved different.
Can you please tell me:
What is your experience?
Is there a service bulletin out about this??
Thanks.
12V Guy
I have noticed that if I drive with the headliner pulled back but sunroof closed that I can hear the wind noise throught the seal almost as if it is leaking. I drove my friends brand new 550i and it did not seem to have same issue.
I mentioned it to my dealer and he said, "We road tested yours and a new 550 and they sound the same." I think this is crap since my test proved different.
Can you please tell me:
What is your experience?
Is there a service bulletin out about this??
Thanks.
12V Guy
05-13-2006, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 12vguy' post='282077' date='May 13 2006, 07:50 PM
Hi all,
I have noticed that if I drive with the headliner pulled back but sunroof closed that I can hear the wind noise throught the seal almost as if it is leaking. I drove my friends brand new 550i and it did not seem to have same issue.
I mentioned it to my dealer and he said, "We road tested yours and a new 550 and they sound the same." I think this is crap since my test proved different.
Can you please tell me:
What is your experience?
Is there a service bulletin out about this??
Thanks.
12V Guy
I have noticed that if I drive with the headliner pulled back but sunroof closed that I can hear the wind noise throught the seal almost as if it is leaking. I drove my friends brand new 550i and it did not seem to have same issue.
I mentioned it to my dealer and he said, "We road tested yours and a new 550 and they sound the same." I think this is crap since my test proved different.
Can you please tell me:
What is your experience?
Is there a service bulletin out about this??
Thanks.
12V Guy
I have the same wind noise problem AND the same BS story from two different dealers. I think we just have better ears!
05-13-2006, 09:40 PM
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Having just come out an 04 530, I can tell you the wind noise was terrible with the headliner open......so much so, I never left it open while driving. I just picked up my 07 550, and there is almost NO wind noise with the headliner open....I was quite pleased by that!! That being said, I don't know if your dealer was being lazy, or what, but it's a known problem with these cars, and apparently no easy fix.......turn the music up!!
05-13-2006, 10:26 PM
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I have the same problem and have asked the dealer to look at it only to get a generic response "its normal". I always close the headliner when the sunroof is closed due to this.
05-14-2006, 04:19 AM
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I have the same wind noise.
I just drive with the headliner closed. Blocks out more sunlight, and I like it dark.
I just drive with the headliner closed. Blocks out more sunlight, and I like it dark.
At least you're not alone.
05-14-2006, 08:13 PM
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There is no recall or TSB for the wind noise/leak from the sunroof, however, it is a known problem that can be repaired. I had the same issue. Initially the service technician did not hear the noise/leak. Fortunately, my service advisor compared our 545i to a new 550i and could tell the difference. The dealer replaced the rubber seal around the sunroof, a couple of velcro/felt strips, and tightened two "bands" which secure the sunroof mechanism. The sunroof is now quiet at all speeds, regardless if the shade is open or closed.
05-15-2006, 03:57 PM
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I've had the same noise over time with my 01' 740i, my '02 330i, my wife's '03 330i. It just happens after a while. I had the seals replaced on the 740 and the sound was gone, but came back about a month later. Easy fixes: 1) Drive with the slide closed; 2) Drive with the sunroof open; 3) Pump up the volume.
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