[Fronzdan]

Originally Posted by BSM F30

Yes, pry gently from the bottom first. Once the bottom is out, try to pull the while handle straight out, or gently work loose in small steps. Getting it back on is a little pain, but not bad. To remove the whole door panel, pop up the piece that holds the window buttons using a trim tool or a flat-head screwdriver (it's just clipped in), then start pulling around the edges of the door panel. It pops right out. Easy to get back in too.

Also, the wires going to the window switches were long and dangling between the door and panel and may have contributed to some of the rattling. I taped them to the door before I put the panel back on.

Thanks...one of these days I'm going to pop off te panels and dynamat the heck out of the doors. I already bought the dynamat, the panel tools and spare clips even. Just a little hesitant about pulling the handle off. I guess the worst that could happen is I break it and have to buy a new one.

[K320]

Originally Posted by Damn Dirty Ape

ok, but to be honest I don't want to see it when it is unlocked either though.

You will see it when unlocked only.
Trust me, when locked is not visible and the most important thing, no vibration.

[jorgex]

The last news from my BMW dealer: They are going to change the plastic holes in all doors to solve the problem. Let's wait and see.

Parts Nº: 51417316859 - Front doors and 51427316860 - Back doors.

[Ouzzo]

Hi I have the same noise. I took of my door panel to have a look, the metal rod with the pin on top connects to a plastic circular piece through a hole in the plastic. This plastic piece moves up and down when the door is unlocked and locked hence the pin moves up and down with the metal rod

Now the metal rod on noisy door is able to move freely inside the hole in the plastic pice so when you drive over rough road it will rattle as the rod vibrates in the plastic around the pin.

I haven't fixed it yet but before reading this Thread about electrical tape fix , I was considering using a gum like glue to fix the rod onto the plastic pice so it won't move freely.

[LMK5]

Does anyone know what these pins are for? I remember them from the seventies but that was before power locks and I haven't seen them since. I see that Mercedes' have them also. Anyone know the purpose for them?

[Damn Dirty Ape]

Originally Posted by jorgex

The last news from my BMW dealer: They are going to change the plastic holes in all doors to solve the problem. Let's wait and see.

Parts Nº: 51417316859 - Front doors and 51427316860 - Back doors.

Timetable on them?

[Jdem2]

Figured I'd wake this thread back up and see if anyone had heard anything dealer related to a fix.

I've been using electrical tape but have had to change it twice because the heat from the sun caused the tape to come loose.

Also, anyone know if the door pins unscrew like the old days?? If they do, it might make it easier to line the grommet with felt or velcro. I've been afraid to try and unscrew them if they are "fixed".

[10nelyboi]

Any one able to get the dealer replace the door pin ?if so ,please share with us.

[jorgex]

Originally Posted by 10nelyboi

Any one able to get the dealer replace the door pin ?if so ,please share with us.

I have not given any news, because I had a problem when i was cruising on a highway, now I am waiting for the insurance of the highway to solve this new situation, to do all the work in one visit. Yesterday talking with the repair man, he said is not the 1st time they exchange the door pin. They did it on a F31 and several 5 series.

After the work is done and will replay. I hope it wok.

[G16grancoupe]

something right there on my passenger side was rattling very annoying.. took it to dealer they fixed it. not sure how but its gone

[10nelyboi]

Originally Posted by jorgex

I have not given any news, because I had a problem when i was cruising on a highway, now I am waiting for the insurance of the highway to solve this new situation, to do all the work in one visit. Yesterday talking with the repair man, he said is not the 1st time they exchange the door pin. They did it on a F31 and several 5 series.

After the work is done and will replay. I hope it wok.

any news on this ? can you take a picture of the service paper work to see what that service guy did on your car? maybe a SIB number?

[10nelyboi]

Originally Posted by nick2013328i

something right there on my passenger side was rattling very annoying.. took it to dealer they fixed it. not sure how but its gone

look at the paper on you get back from the service, they document what they do on your car.

[jasnh]

Originally Posted by nick2013328i

something right there on my passenger side was rattling very annoying.. took it to dealer they fixed it. not sure how but its gone

I had a rattle that I thought FOR SURE was coming from the passenger front door. My dealer had a hard time finding the reason, took them 2 days.... but eventually found the windshield washer tank under the hood was loose, causing the rattle.

[Fronzdan]

Argh, mine is getting worse - rear passenger side door. I don't believe it's the pin because I play music, hop into the back seat and hold the pin and I still hear buzzing. Today it's even worse. It used to buzz every once in a while on certain types of music passages. Now it's buzzing a lot more...which might make it easier to pinpoint if I can get the panel off.

[AF435I]

the problem of the rattle can be fixed in a very simply way ,
remove the housing of the pin in the door , apply velcro tape inside the housing of the pin and put back in , simple fix

rattle fixed

[jasnh]

Originally Posted by Arielfreger

the problem of the rattle can be fixed in a very simply way ,
remove the housing of the pin in the door , apply velcro tape inside the housing of the pin and put back in , simple fix

rattle fixed

Does the pin housing just pop out?

[AF435I]

Originally Posted by jasnh

Does the pin housing just pop out?

yes just like that , very simple, use some kind of plastic tool to pop them out, do not use a anything sharp like screwdriver, just use some plastic , they will pop out very easy!!!!!!


***** please note the front housing pins are different from the back housing pins, do each pin at a time,



i have put velcro inside all housing pins , rattle are gone

[AF435I]

Originally Posted by jasnh

Does the pin housing just pop out?

one more recommendation, the rubber seals bmw uses is not of high quality
after you fix the pins housing, i would recommend one time per month to spray the seals of the doors with Wurth Gummi Rubber care

this will make the doors much qauiter.

[Musashi]

Originally Posted by alienranch

Interesting. I have a rattle on my left rear door around that area that I can't figure out where's it's coming from (other than close to my ear). Will definitely check this out as a possible culprit.

Same here! can never find it, it is high or ear level. It is almost like a vibration. Also got some rattles lately, but it is cold related; rattles are windows as if I push on the window it stops. But the 'zing' vibration to me left seems to be an amplification of sound, as high radio volume triggers it in general.

First week I had the car another zing annoyed me but turned out an Excel pack, the gum against the metal aluminium foil, in the driver's door space. Once I removed it it went away.

Another rattle was inside the armrest- it went away.

Anyone tried silicone? Once it solidifies, silicone is a terrific small vibration absorber. Never tried it nor thought of it until seeing these posts today. If the pins can be removed, one can coat the inside of the whole with silicone.

[snowghost]

My passenger door lock pin just started rattling over certain bumps. Only occurs when locked. If unlocked don't get the rattle.

Will have to pull the pin housing and try tape.

[jorgex]

This week my BMW dealer fixed the door rattle. They substitute the old pins for a new ones, and the interior of these are not in plastic, they are quilt with some textile. Problem solve.

They also change both front sun visors for a new ones, these ones have much better quality and no more rattle. I am satisfy! I hope a can help.

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by jorgex

This week my BMW dealer fixed the door rattle. They substitute the old pins for a new ones, and the interior of these are not in plastic, they are quilt with some textile. Problem solve.

They also change both front sun visors for a new ones, these ones have much better quality and no more rattle. I am satisfy! I hope a can help.

That's good to know. I will ask for mine to be swapped out my next service.