[estoril335]

The first time I took it in, they applied some conditioner/grease/lubricant into them, but helped little. A few weeks later, the cracking noise (specially when going over uneven surfaces) came back.

Its again in the dealership, any suggestions? (noise is only from the both rear doors/panels)

[SteveAus]

A few years ago, I had a problem with my M3 Convertible. When new, and when the windows were up, with the roof on, the windows creaked/squeaked in the roof lining. We thought this was caused by the the fact that I had put a tint on the windows, and that the window fitment tolerances are so fine. Essentially, the window was now very slightly thicker than the roof lining was designed for.

I got some silicon gel from BMW (bloody expensive, but I can't recall the cost right now). Anyway, I applied a small amount along the entire top edge of the glass - squeaks gone. The silicon gel is colourless, and I just had to be careful to wipe any excess off the glass (in an upward motion on both sides of the glass).

The squeaks returned a few weeks later and I repeated the process. Now the squeaks were gone for good!

I kept that car for several years and never had the squeaks return.

[dL.]

Finally got all 4 door seals replaced and the noise is still there but quieter lol. I am at a loss of words.

dL

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by dL.

Finally got all 4 door seals replaced and the noise is still there but quieter lol. I am at a loss of words.

dL

Have you tried the teflon tape solution I posted?

[JBH320]

I had a similar problem with my 320D and after a lot of frustrating prodding and pushing I found the cause was the lower part of the door trim where it meets the inside of the storage bin. I pushed some foam in between and now the noise has stopped in both front doors.

[KT_F31_EBII]

i had the annoying noise when the windows are up, but not when down. I can tolerate on the smooth road surface, once bumpy, the annoying noise is back, my car is shortly due for 15000 km service and will ask the technician to look into it.

[adge7]

Apparently they now apply some sort of a felt trim to the creaky areas to prevent it from coming back. It's just fantastic to know that BMW are always on the cusp of cutting edge technology. Nothing like enhancing the overall experience and sensation of quality with a little felt.

In all seriousness, I don't care how they get rid of the noise, but it bloody better be gone now. I'll be finding out this week once I collect my car from it's week long excursion to the service department for several other warranty issues.

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by adge7

Apparently they now apply some sort of a felt trim to the creaky areas to prevent it from coming back. It's just fantastic to know that BMW are always on the cusp of cutting edge technology. Nothing like enhancing the overall experience and sensation of quality with a little felt.

In all seriousness, I don't care how they get rid of the noise, but it bloody better be gone now. I'll be finding out this week once I collect my car from it's week long excursion to the service department for several other warranty issues.

I prefer velour.

[ta88ycat]

Anyone got a pic of the tape solution?

[A'PEXi]

Can confirm I've got it too.... not sure what can be done, but maybe I'll try book it into the dealer. Seems like a mixed bag of responses...

[Who?]

Originally Posted by MikeVictor

Have you tried the teflon tape solution I posted?

hey mike, do you have a pic of where the tape was applied?

thanks mate

[M-Sport328i]

The noise eventually stopped and I have totally enjoyed the 328 MSport ever since. decided to trade for a new X4 drive 35d given the EoFY deals on. will definitely miss the Estoril Blue 328i and the Coral Red interior when I collect the newbie on Friday.

[mjomaa]

Thought someone could possibly benefit from my input;

I applied Vaseline onto the stripping afew months ago, and I haven't heard creaking since. If it does come back... more Vaseline. It works, and its cheap.

I applied LOADS with a rag... and i mean LOADS so they're saturated in the Vaseline... then i wiped all the excess off about an hour later.

Worked perfectly.

[Who?]

Originally Posted by mjomaa

Thought someone could possibly benefit from my input;

I applied Vaseline onto the stripping afew months ago, and I haven't heard creaking since. If it does come back... more Vaseline. It works, and its cheap.

I applied LOADS with a rag... and i mean LOADS so they're saturated in the Vaseline... then i wiped all the excess off about an hour later.

Worked perfectly.

where abouts is the stripping?

i ask because i think i might be doing it wrong..

[mjomaa]

Originally Posted by SJ00

where abouts is the stripping?

i ask because i think i might be doing it wrong..

Right up top, where the doors meet the roof. Theres a piece of gloss black plastic and the rubber strip running from the back window all around both to the front.

TDLR; When you open a door, the strip comes away with the door. That is your enemy. Vaseline.

[Who?]

Originally Posted by mjomaa

Right up top, where the doors meet the roof. Theres a piece of gloss black plastic and the rubber strip running from the back window all around both to the front.

TDLR; When you open a door, the strip comes away with the door. That is your enemy. Vaseline.

sweet as, thanks mate

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by SJ00

hey mike, do you have a pic of where the tape was applied?

thanks mate

Sorry buddy, didn't get on the forum and saw this message only today. Handed the keys over yesterday too otherwise I'd have taken a photo.

As the other guys said, just run the teflon strip along the seal on the body of the car, not the door.

Motorline did mine a few years back if you get stuck or it's not working out for you. They've always been very helpful to me.

[Who?]

Originally Posted by MikeVictor

Sorry buddy, didn't get on the forum and saw this message only today. Handed the keys over yesterday too otherwise I'd have taken a photo.

As the other guys said, just run the teflon strip along the seal on the body of the car, not the door.

Motorline did mine a few years back if you get stuck or it's not working out for you. They've always been very helpful to me.

Thanks, will probably drop by motorline someday
Congrats on the mx5 mate

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by SJ00

Thanks, will probably drop by motorline someday
Congrats on the mx5 mate

Thanks mate

Should be built this week and get here around the end of the month. Waiting for a new car sucks but in this case it beats waiting for it to get here from Sarth Efrica or ze Fazerland, 6-8 weeks at worst as opposed to 3-5 months!

[tomkat]

Originally Posted by M-Sport328i

Sorry for the delay but I have been travelling and progress on this matter delayed. So after my previous post wher the issue seemed to be fixed I drove the car about 100km and left it in my garage while away for 2 weeks. Came back and noises were there again. Not happy so booked car back in. yesterday the dealer applied Teflon tape to the inner rubber seals - those that sit in the door cavity not those on the door. This was the latest thinking from Bavaria.

So far about 200km travelled and no noises.

My next step will be to write a letter to state that the Teflon tape is essentially a workaround to the underlying issue and to ask how BMW might determine a long term fix. My concern is that the Teflon tape may peel over time and we are back to square one. There seems to be enough noise around on this issue that one hopes they formulate a real fix. One of the dealership staff has also had this problem.

I have had the same problem with a new F30 sedan delivered June 1. The dealer (North Shore BMW) was familiar with the issue and solved the problem by applying a transparent tape to inside of the door frame where the rubber seal sits when the door is closed. This is supposed to be a permanent cure. So far so good!!!

[bateau]

I just had my 2013 328i serviced for door frame cracking noises and talked to the shop foreman. He said they've been using a lubricant instead of teflon tape for the past 6 months and had great success with it. That's the repair that was performed on my car. 83199408523 is the part # for the lubricant, sells for $65 at ECS. Tech said to use very sparingly and the 30ml bottle will go a long way.