Squeaky noise coming from dashboard..

wdlv · 03-21-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by motorwaytg1

I got my car back from the dealer today and the rattle/squeaky noise has been rectified.

The problem stemmed from the display unit rubbing against it's housing, they took the display out and applied felt around the sides and re-housed it.

Drove it back home, 15 minutes journey and so far so good, silence, bliss.

Wow, good to know this received a real solution. Hope it works out.

E90Fleet · 03-21-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by motorwaytg1

I got my car back from the dealer today and the rattle/squeaky noise has been rectified.

The problem stemmed from the display unit rubbing against it's housing, they took the display out and applied felt around the sides and re-housed it.

Drove it back home, 15 minutes journey and so far so good, silence, bliss.

Very good news

simianspeedster · 03-21-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by motorwaytg1

I got my car back from the dealer today and the rattle/squeaky noise has been rectified.

The problem stemmed from the display unit rubbing against it's housing, they took the display out and applied felt around the sides and re-housed it.

Drove it back home, 15 minutes journey and so far so good, silence, bliss.

Do you know if this is a known fix (i.e. something BMW has recommended as a field repair) or just your dealer being resourceful? Our car has the squeaky dash issue as well.

Thanks!

wdlv · 03-21-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by simianspeedster

Do you know if this is a known fix (i.e. something BMW has recommended as a field repair) or just your dealer being resourceful? Our car has the squeaky dash issue as well.

Thanks!

Well, if it's a known issue they'd probably have to recall all F-30s produced thus far.

If that's the case, then hopefully they're tackling the problem at the point of assembly.

brad0 · 03-21-2012, 05:24 PM

fwiw I had the same rattle. On mine the noise came from the center console and felt like it was coming inside the dash, but it turns out my drivers side sun visor was pulled out its housing and it wasn't pushed back in so that was grinding against the top and generating the noise. I still find it odd that it seemed to come from inside the dash but now that the visor is snugly fitted back in it doesn't rattle anymore.

svache · 03-21-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brad0

I still find it odd that it seemed to come from inside the dash but now that the visor is snugly fitted back in it doesn't rattle anymore.

lol that is very odd yeah

bananachipz · 03-21-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wdlv

Well, if it's a known issue they'd probably have to recall all F-30s produced thus far.

If that's the case, then hopefully they're tackling the problem at the point of assembly.

No car company would recall for that. It'd most likely be a TSB that the dealers would perform when you brought your car in.

RPM90 · 03-22-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wdlv

Well, if it's a known issue they'd probably have to recall all F-30s produced thus far.

If that's the case, then hopefully they're tackling the problem at the point of assembly.

That doesn't happen.
When an issue comes in it is noted and reported.
BMW looks at how many same complaints come in. If there are a good number they look into it and find a fix. Then they issue a TSB-technical service bulletin that tells other dealers how to fix a known problem/issue.
TSB's are common practice in the auto industry.

Recalls are only issued 2 ways.
A federal recall is a safety related issue that is issued by the NHTSA, only after complaints come in and only if they are safety related.
Issues like rattles, squeaks, poor running engines, etc... are covered by TSB's.
Some times, if a problem becomes widespread and is severe, like the HPFP failures, manufacturers will issue their own service "recall".
For those, letters will be sent to customers telling them about it.
These are rare.
Rattles and squeeks won't get a recall, they are easily handled by TSB as needed when a customer complains.

mikikuki7 · 03-23-2012, 01:04 PM

Well, I took it in for that rattle noise coming from the dashboard, and also, the button to move the head rest came off so they are going to fix that. I told them that the car was brand new and that they should give it to me without any scratches. And trust me when I saw I want it back the way I gave it to them. I bought A 2012 335i the first day it came out, but the nav and radio was reseting itself all the time, so I switched from that car to another 335i same color but more options, which is the one I'm driving now.

Service told me it will be ready by next week. I'm praying they do a good job. Other than that, is a great car!

mikikuki7 · 03-23-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by motorwaytg1

I got my car back from the dealer today and the rattle/squeaky noise has been rectified.

The problem stemmed from the display unit rubbing against it's housing, they took the display out and applied felt around the sides and re-housed it.

Drove it back home, 15 minutes journey and so far so good, silence, bliss.

haha, wait for 1500miles... may be not all of them, but I think there is something, like a mettal or a plastic that is kinda loose.

G-HOG · 04-08-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mikikuki7

Well, I took it in for that rattle noise coming from the dashboard, and also, the button to move the head rest came off so they are going to fix that. I told them that the car was brand new and that they should give it to me without any scratches. And trust me when I saw I want it back the way I gave it to them. I bought A 2012 335i the first day it came out, but the nav and radio was reseting itself all the time, so I switched from that car to another 335i same color but more options, which is the one I'm driving now.

Service told me it will be ready by next week. I'm praying they do a good job. Other than that, is a great car!

I may have my rattle half-way debugged. When I go over sharp bumps I hear a high frequency rattle. When I accelerate and move through the gears, I hear what I believe is the same rattle excited at certain RPMs. Now, when I turn the 2-zone AC system completely off, I get no rattle as I accelerate. However, I still hear the rattle over bumps but it is minimized. I will fool with this a bit longer before taking it in to the dealer.

mikikuki7 · 04-09-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by motorwaytg1

I got my car back from the dealer today and the rattle/squeaky noise has been rectified.

The problem stemmed from the display unit rubbing against it's housing, they took the display out and applied felt around the sides and re-housed it.

Drove it back home, 15 minutes journey and so far so good, silence, bliss.

Well, BMW (service manager) told me that I should live with it. They told me that I drive too fast... but the thing is.. why make the ultimate driving machine, if you are going to be driving it like a ... grandpa, SERIOUSLY! It's very unprofessional of them to do that... specifically from Bert Ogden BMW Service Manager.. He is a bloody idiot! I will take it again and I will let them know what you told me!

Thanks for the comment and I will let you know the outcome!

KneeDragr · 04-09-2012, 04:05 PM

Cars with stiff suspensions tend to suffer from this a lot. You should hear my Vette after 4000 miles. My friends 911 is the same way. However my CR-V is dead silent after 5 years.

Raspartan · 04-09-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mikikuki7

Well, BMW (service manager) told me that I should live with it. They told me that I drive too fast... but the thing is.. why make the ultimate driving machine, if you are going to be driving it like a ... grandpa, SERIOUSLY! It's very unprofessional of them to do that... specifically from Bert Ogden BMW Service Manager..

That's an extremely unhelpful and unprofessional attitude, unbecoming of someone whose role it is to serve a customer.

jsl1419 · 04-17-2012, 02:54 PM

yeah,

The current F30 & F25 cabin material quality is lower than 2012 Mazda Cx-9. Especially, poor fit & finish make rattle/squeaky noise. F30's materials are slightly better than F25 though!

F30 owners might get more creaking noise this winter just like my F25 did.

yerffejleahcim · 05-23-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nexusonemeover

mines ratting in the drivers side b pillar. to be expected in 1st MY car. next time at the dealer, they said they will take a look.

Same rattle for mine. Were they able to fix yours?

1.fresh.f30.335 · 05-23-2012, 08:32 AM

rattles happen in every car... the first year especially... My 2003 a4 had so many I dynomatted the entire car (it was a show car not a go car so don't start with the weight BS)

All Im saying is, report em and hope they fix em... and ANY SERVICE MANAGER WHO TELLS YOU TO JUST LIVE WITH SOMETHING DOESNT DESERVE HIS JOB. Call the BMW dealer rep and let them know what they've told you... You may be surprised how much BMWNA cares!

nexusonemeover · 05-24-2012, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by yerffejleahcim

Same rattle for mine. Were they able to fix yours?

they said they werent able to duplicate it... but its still there... think ill need to go for a ride with them.

yerffejleahcim · 05-24-2012, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nexusonemeover

they said they werent able to duplicate it... but its still there... think ill need to go for a ride with them.

Ugh! I won't bother with mine then... Just glad i don't have any other issues like ASS and vibrations... Knock on wood...

ddjones · 07-10-2012, 05:36 PM

My '12 328i has a buzz/squeak from the HUD and speaker area. My previous BMW’s were rock solid and quiet so I wasn’t expecting this. My wife's ’10 Acura TL sounds like a old styrofoam ice chest and after three visits to the dealership I gave up on trying to fix it.

0813 - And yet another new buzzz has just started inside dash... I'm getting tired of playing "find the rattle" game with this car. I can't duplicate it at the roads around the dealership.

dmontic71 · 07-10-2012, 06:52 PM

I have the rattle in the Aluminum trim. Have an appointment to bring it next week... Will update when I get the car back...

Cam70 · 07-10-2012, 08:23 PM

My 2008 Audi A4 (which i hand in next week for my F30) was silent for the first 3 years and then started squeaking from the centre console.
At my next service the manager toldme the engine mounts neded replacing which was done, and the rattling stopped.

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brad0 Private 11 Rep 58 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	fwiw I had the same rattle. On mine the noise came from the center console and felt like it was coming inside the dash, but it turns out my drivers side sun visor was pulled out its housing and it wasn't pushed back in so that was grinding against the top and generating the noise. I still find it odd that it seemed to come from inside the dash but now that the visor is snugly fitted back in it doesn't rattle anymore.
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mikikuki7 First Lieutenant 75 Rep 342 Posts Drives: Searching for X6M or M8 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Texas iTrader: (0)	Well, I took it in for that rattle noise coming from the dashboard, and also, the button to move the head rest came off so they are going to fix that. I told them that the car was brand new and that they should give it to me without any scratches. And trust me when I saw I want it back the way I gave it to them. I bought A 2012 335i the first day it came out, but the nav and radio was reseting itself all the time, so I switched from that car to another 335i same color but more options, which is the one I'm driving now. Service told me it will be ready by next week. I'm praying they do a good job. Other than that, is a great car!
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KneeDragr Lieutenant 41 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Planning 2015 ED :) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	Cars with stiff suspensions tend to suffer from this a lot. You should hear my Vette after 4000 miles. My friends 911 is the same way. However my CR-V is dead silent after 5 years.
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jsl1419 Private 16 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X3 35i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	yeah, The current F30 & F25 cabin material quality is lower than 2012 Mazda Cx-9. Especially, poor fit & finish make rattle/squeaky noise. F30's materials are slightly better than F25 though! F30 owners might get more creaking noise this winter just like my F25 did. Last edited by jsl1419; 04-17-2012 at 04:36 PM..
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1.fresh.f30.335 Second Lieutenant 91 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2014 535xdrive M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NH-CT iTrader: (0)	rattles happen in every car... the first year especially... My 2003 a4 had so many I dynomatted the entire car (it was a show car not a go car so don't start with the weight BS) All Im saying is, report em and hope they fix em... and ANY SERVICE MANAGER WHO TELLS YOU TO JUST LIVE WITH SOMETHING DOESNT DESERVE HIS JOB. Call the BMW dealer rep and let them know what they've told you... You may be surprised how much BMWNA cares! __________________ '12 335i Sport Apline White w/black... Totaled '14 535i xdrive M-Sport Carbon Black w/Mocha Nappa
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ddjones New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	My '12 328i has a buzz/squeak from the HUD and speaker area. My previous BMW’s were rock solid and quiet so I wasn’t expecting this. My wife's ’10 Acura TL sounds like a old styrofoam ice chest and after three visits to the dealership I gave up on trying to fix it. 0813 - And yet another new buzzz has just started inside dash... I'm getting tired of playing "find the rattle" game with this car. I can't duplicate it at the roads around the dealership. Last edited by ddjones; 08-13-2012 at 11:54 AM..
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dmontic71 Lieutenant 27 Rep 520 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [10.00] (retired) 2009 528i [10.00] (retired) 2006 325i [10.00] (retired) 2002 325ci [10.00]	I have the rattle in the Aluminum trim. Have an appointment to bring it next week... Will update when I get the car back... __________________ 2012 F30 328i, Melbourne Red, Premium, Sportline, Steptronic, Xenon, Harmon Kardon.
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Cam70 Enlisted Member 24 Rep 48 Posts Drives: G01 x3 xDrive30i M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	My 2008 Audi A4 (which i hand in next week for my F30) was silent for the first 3 years and then started squeaking from the centre console. At my next service the manager toldme the engine mounts neded replacing which was done, and the rattling stopped.
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