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Old 01-25-2006, 09:47 AM
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WINDSHIELD CREAKING 06 550:
It started on drivers side, and now is on passengers side also, anyone else with this problem?
Old 01-25-2006, 09:49 AM
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creaking like we all had with the side door seal or high pitch squeak at higher speeds?
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='229443' date='Jan 25 2006, 01:49 PM
creaking like we all had with the side door seal or high pitch squeak at higher speeds?

Yea, not a rattle, but creaking, I dont think its the door seals because I drove over bumps with my door open and it still creaked.
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that is weird because the front winshiled is hard glued all over. that is weird. I don't even think there is much rubber or sealant that could be loose. it is really just glued all over to the car frame.
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='229448' date='Jan 25 2006, 07:55 PM
that is weird because the front winshiled is hard glued all over. that is weird. I don't even think there is much rubber or sealant that could be loose. it is really just glued all over to the car frame.

another topic for Digolfin Plant visit? why they cannot make a BMW not creaking ratling etc.
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Originally Posted by ats77' post='229449
that is weird because the front winshiled is hard glued all over. that is weird. I don't even think there is much rubber or sealant that could be loose. it is really just glued all over to the car frame.

another topic for Digolfin Plant visit? why they cannot make a BMW not creaking ratling etc.
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because they started cost cutting program.......... cheap materials from subcontractors..... :thumbsdown:
I'm in the business, I know how it goes......... BMW, VW, Audi...... all made all across Europe and then only assembled in Germany.... not much is actually produced in Germany.....
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Windshield wipers?
Mine seems to rattle sometimes but I have not confirmed that this isn't just the wipers.
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Originally Posted by DXXXi' post='229518' date='Jan 25 2006, 03:29 PM
Windshield wipers?
Mine seems to rattle sometimes but I have not confirmed that this isn't just the wipers.

I also checked to see if it was the wipers, drove around with them up, still creaking, it sounds like its coming from the front left and right pillars close to the windshield, its driving me nuts. Anyone think that the dealer will be able to fix?
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Had this issue on a Merc E-Class went into dealer three times and they never cured it, most dealers never resolve rattles or squeaks because most are hard to pin down, turn up the stereo or think about something else to occupy your time or your go mad.
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='229446
creaking like we all had with the side door seal or high pitch squeak at higher speeds?

Yea, not a rattle, but creaking, I dont think its the door seals because I drove over bumps with my door open and it still creaked.
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People on the 7 series forums like Bimmerfest are having this problem. My buddy just bought a 750il and his started creaking the dealership replaced the windshield and seals. It fixed the problem for now. Someone else on the 7 series forum figured out how to spray lubricant at the bottom of the windshield for a fix. My windshield is not creaking at the moment and its an 06 550 I hope this thing is not contagious.


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