window rattling
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It is most likely something loose in the door frame so take the panels off and check the screws and bolts. If you hear the rattling up high, it may be the seals against the glass.
Are the winndows tinted? Does the rattle go away when the windows are cracked? If so, you either need new gaskets or lubricate the existing ones.
Are the winndows tinted? Does the rattle go away when the windows are cracked? If so, you either need new gaskets or lubricate the existing ones.
Mine rattled the day I bought the car and drove it off the lot. It took me almost 2 months and many slow, late night search and destroy drives through pot-holed laden canyons to find the cause. Actaully a friend of mine who is a car photographer found it while I was drivng, and he was crawling around looking for the rattles ;-)
Every 2 weeks, I spray Silicone spray (not WD-40) on the rubbery-felt window seals, and this has completey taken the rattle away. You just have to keep doing it. Hope this helps!
Every 2 weeks, I spray Silicone spray (not WD-40) on the rubbery-felt window seals, and this has completey taken the rattle away. You just have to keep doing it. Hope this helps!
fran said:
The windows are tinted and it does go away when the windows are cracked. You guys can be so smart ![[pray]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_pray.gif "Pray [pray]")
Can i get that silicone spray at the hardware store? Gracias guys!!
Can i get that silicone spray at the hardware store? Gracias guys!!
The squeak occurs because BMW uses a lubricant on the windows that is covered up by the tint. There was a service bulletin out about it, which is how I know about the lube.
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Solid.yeah, I spray up in the crevice, that way when the window is resting up in the crevice, there is silicone to dampen the rattle. I need to apply it about every 2-3 weeks. Only bad thing is that silicone is totally useless in cold tempatures. Read the can, but I think it is like below 40 or 50 F is does not stay flexible. Not a prob here in Hollywood, Ca.....but can suck for lots of other folks in cold states. Hope this helps, and good luck!!! I buy Krylon Silicone Spray...about $5.00 a can...and is great for all around the house.