Interior Squeak Index Thread

stefan · 10-27-2011, 10:33 AM

INTERIOR SQUEAK / RATTLE / NOISE INDEX THREAD
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Please use this form for reporting issues:

Quote:

Location:
Noise description: (e.g., metallic, squeaks, how it's caused, etc.)
Fix method:
Warranty/BMW Service Action?
Thread link?

Resources / DIY Threads
- DIY: Rear deck lid squeak fix
- DIY: Rear panel silencing (near setbelt extender)
- DIY: Bentey guide - Rattle noise in dash near Radio

Material Recommendations
- 3M foam tape
- Gummi Fledge
- Krytox (like Gummi Fledge)

FRONT: DASHBOARD / CONSOLE / SCREEN / VENTS
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Location: glove box area
Noise description: squeaks over low speed and minor bumps
Fix method: put felt tape behind fuse box panel cover and reinstalled
Warranty/BMW Service? not used
Thread link? none

Location: glove box sliders and rear vents
Noise description: squeaks on high or low speed bumps
Fix method: felt tape to the locations
Warranty/BMW Service Action? Yes/fixed on warranty
Thread link? Sean05 in this thread

Location: centre of dash, near idrive screen
Noise description: rattling
Fix method: remove idrive screen (via the frame) and apply foam tape.
Warranty/BMW Service Action? N/A
Thread link? twinturbo's post in this thread.

Location: dashboard near radio/heating control unit
Noise description: rattling over rough roads
Fix method: see DIY here
Warranty/BMW Service Action? N/A
Thread link? suggestion from OC ///M

Location: dashboard area
Noise description: VERY LOUD vibration and buzzing when driving over certain lane dividers at less than 40 mph
Fix method: UNRESOLVED
Warranty/BMW Service Action? Dealer said it was the cupholders; applied felt tape. Unsuccessful.
Thread link? richpuer's post

Location: behind A/C vent
Noise description: rattling trim
Fix method: UNRESOLVED
Warranty/BMW Service Action? attempted replacement of A/C vent trim
Thread link? llis' post

SIDES: DOOR PANELS / SEATBELT BUTLER / B PILLAR
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Location: seatbelt butler / arm / extender / rear panel area
Noise description: rattles over minor bumps
Fix method: Variable solution: (1) Lagunae92's DIY post involving the rear panel and plastic holding loose speaker wire; (2) treat seals with gummiphledge or 3M friction tape. It could be either the seatbelt extender or loose speaker wire. See thread below.
Warranty/BMW Service Action? N/A
Thread link? netjack's thread

Location: passenger side panel, between the two side compartments
Noise description: noticeable squeaking, sounded like a styrofoam being squeezed/pressed against something tight
Fix method: dealership replaced door panel
Warranty/BMW Service? covered by BMW
Thread link? motosan's post

Location: Driver's side door panel directly behind and adjacent to the speaker.
Noise description: Noticeable, almost constant rattle/ticking.
Fix method: Removed door panel and secured loose wiring harness behind door panel. It looked like a factory clip to secure the wiring harness was installed but never secured to prevent the wiring harness from moving and vibrating. Noise is completely gone and door panel is tight and silent.
Warranty/BMW Service Action? None. Self-fix in about 10 minutes.
Thread link? Fsarc's post

ROOF: HEADLINER / SUNROOF / LIGHTING / CONTROLS
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Location: headliner
Noise description: creaking and rattling when pulling in/out of driveway
Fix method: unscrewed the back part of the headliner and put some tape up there on some pieces that stick out, and also put the screws back in less tight. May also require B-pillar replacement.
Warranty/BMW Service? Ordered new B-pillar.
Thread link? lagunae92's post and m3maniac20's post

REAR: SEATS / SHELF / VENTS / CONSOLE
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Location: rear shelf
Noise description: squeaking
Fix method: DIY here - reinstall rear shelf/deck with foam tape and weatherseal
Warranty/BMW Service? Not used
Thread link? rear deck silencing

Location: rear vent, in front of rear seats
Noise description: rattle, can be caused by tapping the rear trim
Fix method: UNRESOLVED
Warranty/BMW Service Action? None
Thread link? FifthStreetz's post

Sean05 · 10-27-2011, 11:13 AM

Noise description: squeaks on high or low speed and bumps..
Location: glove box... slider, rear vents.
Fix method: felt tape
Warranty/BMW Service Action? WARRANTY FIX
Thread link?

Lagunae92 · 10-27-2011, 05:46 PM

Do a search for a few DIYs on felting and squeak reduction. I know I personally have a rear vent one on here, and have commented on how to fix the dash rattles quite a few times. Good idea!

stefan · 10-27-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lagunae92

Do a search for a few DIYs on felting and squeak reduction. I know I personally have a rear vent one on here, and have commented on how to fix the dash rattles quite a few times. Good idea!

Yes I've got part of yours up there.. any follow up on that situation?

Lagunae92 · 10-28-2011, 03:36 AM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=Parcel

Lagunae92 · 10-28-2011, 03:37 AM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...04#post9640504

Rear deck creak

stefan · 10-28-2011, 08:17 AM

Thanks; updated.

klammer · 10-28-2011, 02:23 PM

Great thread

stefan · 11-07-2011, 01:28 PM

Anyone else having potential issues from the glove box door itself? Is this corrected by the sliders?

twin turbo · 11-08-2011, 04:57 PM

My car has a rattle in the center of the dash. It appears to me to be the plastic frame around the iDrive screen. I am going to try and remove it and see if the rattle goes away. It stops when I apply pressure to the center of the dash itself. Anybody else experience this?

Lagunae92 · 11-08-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twin turbo

My car has a rattle in the center of the dash. It appears to me to be the plastic frame around the iDrive screen. I am going to try and remove it and see if the rattle goes away. It stops when I apply pressure to the center of the dash itself. Anybody else experience this?

Yes, super easy fix. Remove the screen and apply felt/foam tape

THE TECH · 11-08-2011, 05:48 PM

Lotta squeaks. Hope this isn't the norm.

stefan · 11-08-2011, 07:15 PM

Updated! Hoping this gets stickied. I'll keep the original post updated as much as possible.

Fsarc · 11-08-2011, 09:38 PM

Location: Driver's side door panel directly behind and adjacent to the speaker.
Noise description: Noticeable, almost constant rattle/ticking.
Fix method: Removed door panel and secured loose wiring harness behind door panel. It looked like a factory clip to secure the wiring harness was installed but never secured to prevent the wiring harness from moving and vibrating. Noise is completely gone and door panel is tight and silent.
Warranty/BMW Service Action? None. Self-fix in about 10 minutes.
Thread link? None

twin turbo · 11-11-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lagunae92

Yes, super easy fix. Remove the screen and apply felt/foam tape

Will do. Thanks.

stefan · 12-07-2011, 10:48 AM

I've got one that sounds like near the dashboard behind the steering wheel... any ideas?

stefan · 12-15-2011, 11:44 AM

Updated

ES_TRADER · 12-15-2011, 11:50 AM

wish they would sticky this in the main section...get more views and possibly more ideas for fixes

stefan · 12-15-2011, 12:24 PM

I sent a message to a mod to sticky though I'm not sure if that is the appropriate procedure. Not sure how to go about such a thing.

FifthStreetz · 01-17-2012, 12:25 PM

I got a rattle coming from the rear vent that is front of the rear seats. Sound can be made when lightly tapping the trim.

RichMattB · 01-18-2012, 08:54 PM

Incredibly valuable thread. I have several of the squeaks listed.

Thanks very much for your time!

stefan · 01-18-2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichMattB

Incredibly valuable thread. I have several of the squeaks listed.

Thanks very much for your time!

You are very welcome. I think this thread is necessary given the lower interior build quality of the E92. I found my E46 to be bulletproof.

10-27-2011, 11:13 AM	#2
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,973 iTrader: (9)	Noise description: squeaks on high or low speed and bumps.. Location: glove box... slider, rear vents. Fix method: felt tape Warranty/BMW Service Action? WARRANTY FIX Thread link? __________________

10-27-2011, 05:46 PM	#3
Lagunae92 Captain Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 660 iTrader: (0)	Do a search for a few DIYs on felting and squeak reduction. I know I personally have a rear vent one on here, and have commented on how to fix the dash rattles quite a few times. Good idea! __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|

10-28-2011, 03:36 AM	#5
Lagunae92 Captain Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 660 iTrader: (0)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=Parcel __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|

10-28-2011, 03:37 AM	#6
Lagunae92 Captain Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 660 iTrader: (0)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...04#post9640504 Rear deck creak __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|

10-28-2011, 08:17 AM	#7
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	Thanks; updated. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

10-28-2011, 02:23 PM	#8
klammer Colonel Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 07 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 2,722 iTrader: (0)	Great thread __________________ mods: akra evo, dinan 3.45 diff, ess akra tune, dinan stg.3, Alcon bbk, HRE P40

11-07-2011, 01:28 PM	#9
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	Anyone else having potential issues from the glove box door itself? Is this corrected by the sliders? __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

11-08-2011, 04:57 PM	#10
twin turbo Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Lucie West, Florida Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	How about a dash rattle? My car has a rattle in the center of the dash. It appears to me to be the plastic frame around the iDrive screen. I am going to try and remove it and see if the rattle goes away. It stops when I apply pressure to the center of the dash itself. Anybody else experience this? __________________ 2011 Interlagos Blue M3 Coupe 2012 Audi TT RS 2010 Lexus ISF (sold) 2009 Porsche Cayman S (sold) 2010 Nissan GTR (sold)

11-08-2011, 05:48 PM	#12
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,906 iTrader: (39)	Lotta squeaks. Hope this isn't the norm. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

11-08-2011, 07:15 PM	#13
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	Updated! Hoping this gets stickied. I'll keep the original post updated as much as possible. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

11-08-2011, 09:38 PM	#14
Fsarc Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 LMB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BC-Northern NJ Posts: 406 iTrader: (3)	Location: Driver's side door panel directly behind and adjacent to the speaker. Noise description: Noticeable, almost constant rattle/ticking. Fix method: Removed door panel and secured loose wiring harness behind door panel. It looked like a factory clip to secure the wiring harness was installed but never secured to prevent the wiring harness from moving and vibrating. Noise is completely gone and door panel is tight and silent. Warranty/BMW Service Action? None. Self-fix in about 10 minutes. Thread link? None

12-07-2011, 10:48 AM	#16
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	I've got one that sounds like near the dashboard behind the steering wheel... any ideas? __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

12-15-2011, 11:44 AM	#17
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	Updated __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

12-15-2011, 11:50 AM	#18
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	wish they would sticky this in the main section...get more views and possibly more ideas for fixes

12-15-2011, 12:24 PM	#19
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,020 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	I sent a message to a mod to sticky though I'm not sure if that is the appropriate procedure. Not sure how to go about such a thing. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

01-17-2012, 12:25 PM	#20
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	I got a rattle coming from the rear vent that is front of the rear seats. Sound can be made when lightly tapping the trim. __________________

01-18-2012, 08:54 PM	#21
RichMattB Private First Class Drives: 2011 e90 ///M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NE USA Posts: 127 iTrader: (0)	Incredibly valuable thread. I have several of the squeaks listed. Thanks very much for your time!

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