Windshield whistle over 100mph

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05-11-2005, 10:59 PM

Blackonblackonblack

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My service advisor at New Century BMW indicated that their technicians cannot replicate the problem because they are not authorized to drive over 65mph. He recommended I call BMW Customer Service. Anyone know if this is best -or if there is someone who can help me re-seal my noisy windshield? Thanks!

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05-11-2005, 11:03 PM

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you are not alone on this one, i've had the same darned problem and it seems that no one knows about this problem either on the PUMA system or in my dealer.

You might want to check this thread

PLEASE... if you get any info or ideas on how to solve this let me know

tnx

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05-11-2005, 11:09 PM

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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3

I was fortunate to have fixed this problem outside the US. But it is a simple problem. The molding surrounding the winshield needs to be removed. The windscreen removed and refitted. Pay a body shop to do the job. Nothing needs to be proven if you are willing to pay for a task. For $200 the problem will go away.

I cannot see it happening any other way.

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05-11-2005, 11:15 PM

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Thanks again Hormazd. I will go to my usual body shop...but first I'll give customer service a call. If I have to I'll schedule a run at a racetrack! I'll let you know. (I have a barely visible stone chip...and am waiting for a larger crack before I have the windshield replaced...I'm gonna guess that's gonna be over $1,000

!!! If anyone else, (preferably in the U.S.), has resolved this, please let us know! Thanks.

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05-11-2005, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackonblackonblack' date='May 12 2005, 12:15 AM

Thanks again Hormazd.? I will go to my usual body shop...but first I'll give customer service a call.? If I have to I'll schedule a run at a racetrack!? I'll let you know.? (I have a? barely visible stone chip...and am waiting for a larger crack before I have the windshield replaced...I'm gonna guess that's gonna be over $1,000

!!!? If anyone else, (preferably in the U.S.), has resolved this, please let us know!? Thanks.

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just noticed you are local to me. Sent you a PM

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05-11-2005, 11:29 PM

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MEX, thanks for the thread...I've checked it out before. Out of curiosity what is the PUMA system?

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05-12-2005, 05:01 AM

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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup [color=red]Mods:[/color] [color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done ! Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color] [color=blue]3M window 35% tint done Chrome grilles E60.net Clings [/color]

I have the same problem and got the same answer from my dealer. They have to see it on their own, but........ when and where to drive that fast..... and also it happens to me every once in a while, not all the time.