Anyone have rattling noise from the back

bsjd00 · 09-19-2006, 10:00 PM

HURST280, thanks for posting the pictures and the instructions.

Was anyone else able to resolve the rattle using those instructions? Is this really the cause of all of our rattles, or are there just many different sources - meaning we will all have to experiment?

bwana mdogo · 09-20-2006, 12:35 PM

I have a 2006 325xi .The popping noise from the rear shelf is driving me nuts.The BMW technician even took the car to his home to try to generate the noise.Say's he can't hear it.Did anyone get their popping noises fixed?and if so how?Is BMW doing anything about it?Will apprecate any help i can get.Maybe somebody can email me the fix and i then can show it to the Tech.
Thank you

BMWWhiz · 09-21-2006, 07:08 AM

Hey guys, I am also experencing this click, rattle whatever noise. I think I found the source. Last evening I notice that at a stop light if you move the steering wheel back and forth (left to right) very lightly until you meet resistance you'll hear a click like plastic to plastic. Now if you are sitting in the seat with your head looking forward and hear this clicking sound you can not tell where it is coming from. I thought it was my seat, and then my rear armrest but over rough roads and irregular surfaces your hands rock back and fourth on this free play causing the knock, click sound. Make sure everything is quite in your car and try it. I think that this will have to be a dealer fix.
I would be interested in hearing if anyone else has this

JIMD1709 · 09-25-2006, 10:30 AM

Mine is definately from the rear parcel shelf. There is a plastic vented piece back there, and if I push on it it cracks and pops. Might try to remove it at some point.
Go to the back and simply push down on it, you'll hear it!!!

QLee · 09-28-2006, 08:51 PM

I dont know if I have same noise. It makes me so stressed out. so annoying
I went bwm three times. They couldn't hear that. Especially, when I accelerate, it is loud. I feel like that noise coming from the underneath of car or somewhere because I can't hear well when I close window.
Anyone has the solution for this?

bwana mdogo · 09-29-2006, 10:01 AM

I did press the back shelf,and it did pop.I think you got it right.Now the only thing left is to find out how to fix the rattle and then tell it either to BMWNA or the tech.Thank you for the info.

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JIMD1709 · 09-30-2006, 04:45 PM

Yeah, now that I know where it's coming from, it drives me nuts. Every third or fourth bump, "crack"
I'm going to figure out how to remove the peice, and put some foam weatherstripping or felt on it, like should have been done from the factory!

calvino · 10-07-2006, 02:57 AM

I have the same problem , I notice because I had a big headache and I turn off the radio (99% of the time my radio is on I love my logic7 sys) and it was driving me crazy I had to turn on the radio and I tune to sirius love

ashecnc · 10-29-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bwana mdogo

I did press the back shelf,and it did pop.I think you got it right.Now the only thing left is to find out how to fix the rattle and then tell it either to BMWNA or the tech.Thank you for the info.

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any more info?

I hear mine now, I stop at a light, then take off, as soon as I hit the gas...SNAP!

JJP · 11-05-2006, 05:24 PM

I think that I have solved the problem of cracking, popping and other noise from the back. The noise was coming from the latch holding the left rear seat against the back. I loosened the bolts slightly, to allow the latch connection to move a little bit with the car, so the latch and connection did not bind.

To do this, there are two bolts holding the latch connector in the trunk of the car. Loosen them enough so that the latch connection can move slightly so that they do not bind.

It has stopped all noise in the rear. I believe this is the source of many peoples problems.

JIMD1709 · 11-06-2006, 08:36 AM

That can't be it on my car, since I do not have rear fold-down seats. It's the shelf for sure. I haven't found a way to remove it yet though. I've been in the trunk, and there has to be a way. It looks like it snaps in, as I don't see any screws or bolts.

Anyone with any info on this Please post up!!!

hue · 11-07-2006, 01:35 PM

I have the same problem... It's an intermittent popping sound that appears to be coming from the rear shelf or rear windsheild. It doesn't just necessarily happen only on bumps or uneven surfaces. It's very annoying and I have no clue as to the root cause.

youngtechman · 11-08-2006, 02:14 PM

My car is in dealer again today. The service manager went for the test drive with me this morning and he heard it too, but he still can't find where is the noise coming from......:mad: :mad: :mad:

It is now 3:30pm and I still haven't heard from them yet.

btw.....I am getting my first free oil change too, it is my car's 1st Birthday.

canucklion · 11-08-2006, 10:00 PM

let us know if they find the source, maybe I'll go to your dealer too

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Originally Posted by youngtechman

My car is in dealer again today. The service manager went for the test drive with me this morning and he heard it too, but he still can't find where is the noise coming from......:mad: :mad: :mad:

It is now 3:30pm and I still haven't heard from them yet.

btw.....I am getting my first free oil change too, it is my car's 1st Birthday.

youngtechman · 11-15-2006, 12:37 PM

OK, finally, it is fixed.
When I drop off the car, the SA ask me to go out for a test drive with the service manager. He also heard the noise.
They end up have to keep the car over night.
Here is what they put on the work order:

Complaint: Check for cause for rattle noise coming from the reat of vehicle.

Cause: Roadtest and verified concern. Re/Re bottom seat and roadtest, nosie still there. Re / Re back seat. Roadtest, On noise dissappeared. Another nosie is coming from rear shelf. Re/Re and resecure rear shelf. Roadtest , noise corrected.

Correction:
Applied grease between back seat bolts and frame.
Realigned rear shelf.
Applied grease between EKP nut and body.
Applied grease between rear seat belts bolt and body
Resecure all bolts.

Now.....I drive for 5 days already after I got my car back and all noise are gone!!!!

canucklion · 11-15-2006, 03:23 PM

sweet man, which dealership is that? PM me if you wish, thanks

youngtechman · 11-16-2006, 02:35 PM

BMW Autohaus. Make sure you go for a test drive with Pete.

calvino · 11-17-2006, 01:26 AM

if you turn on the music you can't hear the noise

canucklion · 11-17-2006, 10:41 AM

sweet, I'll keep that in mind, thanks!

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Originally Posted by youngtechman

BMW Autohaus. Make sure you go for a test drive with Pete.

JIMD1709 · 11-17-2006, 01:40 PM

I've given up. Just struck a deal for a new 328 coupe! I'll only have to deal with the rattle until end of Dec. I hope the E92 doesn't have the same problem.

michaelliang · 11-28-2006, 11:56 PM

i have same problem , squeak from plastic and platic contact when i passage bump road. i think noise from passager side. and my ride also has like glass grating from driver side when i drive passage granulation road. they drive me crazy.

edelossantos · 09-06-2010, 01:27 PM

I had this resolved at the dealer on my 2007 CPO 335i sedan. It was the rear shelf area/window vent area. They placed felt tape in that area and the noise is gone. There is some minor ticking where the third brake light is (headliner area). But that seems to be temperature related as when it warms up - it's disappears.

09-19-2006, 10:00 PM	#45
bsjd00 Lieutenant 38 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	HURST280, thanks for posting the pictures and the instructions. Was anyone else able to resolve the rattle using those instructions? Is this really the cause of all of our rattles, or are there just many different sources - meaning we will all have to experiment?
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09-20-2006, 12:35 PM	#46
bwana mdogo Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 325xi auto Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0)	I have a 2006 325xi .The popping noise from the rear shelf is driving me nuts.The BMW technician even took the car to his home to try to generate the noise.Say's he can't hear it.Did anyone get their popping noises fixed?and if so how?Is BMW doing anything about it?Will apprecate any help i can get.Maybe somebody can email me the fix and i then can show it to the Tech. Thank you
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09-21-2006, 07:08 AM	#47
BMWWhiz Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 430i Gran coup Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kitchener, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I am also experencing this click, rattle whatever noise. I think I found the source. Last evening I notice that at a stop light if you move the steering wheel back and forth (left to right) very lightly until you meet resistance you'll hear a click like plastic to plastic. Now if you are sitting in the seat with your head looking forward and hear this clicking sound you can not tell where it is coming from. I thought it was my seat, and then my rear armrest but over rough roads and irregular surfaces your hands rock back and fourth on this free play causing the knock, click sound. Make sure everything is quite in your car and try it. I think that this will have to be a dealer fix. I would be interested in hearing if anyone else has this
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09-25-2006, 10:30 AM	#48
JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	Mine is definately from the rear parcel shelf. There is a plastic vented piece back there, and if I push on it it cracks and pops. Might try to remove it at some point. Go to the back and simply push down on it, you'll hear it!!! Last edited by JIMD1709; 09-25-2006 at 10:54 AM..
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09-28-2006, 08:51 PM	#49
QLee Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I dont know if I have same noise. It makes me so stressed out. so annoying I went bwm three times. They couldn't hear that. Especially, when I accelerate, it is loud. I feel like that noise coming from the underneath of car or somewhere because I can't hear well when I close window. Anyone has the solution for this?
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09-29-2006, 10:01 AM	#50
bwana mdogo Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 325xi auto Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0)	back shelf rattle I did press the back shelf,and it did pop.I think you got it right.Now the only thing left is to find out how to fix the rattle and then tell it either to BMWNA or the tech.Thank you for the info. :
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09-30-2006, 04:45 PM	#51
JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	Yeah, now that I know where it's coming from, it drives me nuts. Every third or fourth bump, "crack" I'm going to figure out how to remove the peice, and put some foam weatherstripping or felt on it, like should have been done from the factory!
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10-07-2006, 02:57 AM	#52
calvino Lieutenant Colonel 304 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weston,Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00]	I have the same problem , I notice because I had a big headache and I turn off the radio (99% of the time my radio is on I love my logic7 sys) and it was driving me crazy I had to turn on the radio and I tune to sirius love __________________ E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011 Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML
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11-05-2006, 05:24 PM	#54
JJP New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325XI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	I think that I have solved the problem of cracking, popping and other noise from the back. The noise was coming from the latch holding the left rear seat against the back. I loosened the bolts slightly, to allow the latch connection to move a little bit with the car, so the latch and connection did not bind. To do this, there are two bolts holding the latch connector in the trunk of the car. Loosen them enough so that the latch connection can move slightly so that they do not bind. It has stopped all noise in the rear. I believe this is the source of many peoples problems.
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11-06-2006, 08:36 AM	#55
JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	That can't be it on my car, since I do not have rear fold-down seats. It's the shelf for sure. I haven't found a way to remove it yet though. I've been in the trunk, and there has to be a way. It looks like it snaps in, as I don't see any screws or bolts. Anyone with any info on this Please post up!!!
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11-07-2006, 01:35 PM	#56
hue New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem... It's an intermittent popping sound that appears to be coming from the rear shelf or rear windsheild. It doesn't just necessarily happen only on bumps or uneven surfaces. It's very annoying and I have no clue as to the root cause.
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11-08-2006, 02:14 PM	#57
youngtechman Private First Class 18 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 330i -> X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	My car is in dealer again today. The service manager went for the test drive with me this morning and he heard it too, but he still can't find where is the noise coming from......:mad: :mad: :mad: It is now 3:30pm and I still haven't heard from them yet. btw.....I am getting my first free oil change too, it is my car's 1st Birthday. __________________ E90 - 330i Arctic Metallic -> X3 M40i (Soon)
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11-15-2006, 12:37 PM	#59
youngtechman Private First Class 18 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 330i -> X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	OK, finally, it is fixed. When I drop off the car, the SA ask me to go out for a test drive with the service manager. He also heard the noise. They end up have to keep the car over night. Here is what they put on the work order: Complaint: Check for cause for rattle noise coming from the reat of vehicle. Cause: Roadtest and verified concern. Re/Re bottom seat and roadtest, nosie still there. Re / Re back seat. Roadtest, On noise dissappeared. Another nosie is coming from rear shelf. Re/Re and resecure rear shelf. Roadtest , noise corrected. Correction: Applied grease between back seat bolts and frame. Realigned rear shelf. Applied grease between EKP nut and body. Applied grease between rear seat belts bolt and body Resecure all bolts. Now.....I drive for 5 days already after I got my car back and all noise are gone!!!! __________________ E90 - 330i Arctic Metallic -> X3 M40i (Soon)
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	sweet man, which dealership is that? PM me if you wish, thanks __________________
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11-16-2006, 02:35 PM	#61
youngtechman Private First Class 18 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 330i -> X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	BMW Autohaus. Make sure you go for a test drive with Pete. __________________ E90 - 330i Arctic Metallic -> X3 M40i (Soon)
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11-17-2006, 01:26 AM	#62
calvino Lieutenant Colonel 304 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weston,Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00]	if you turn on the music you can't hear the noise __________________ E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011 Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML Last edited by calvino; 11-17-2006 at 03:09 AM..
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11-17-2006, 01:40 PM	#64
JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	I've given up. Just struck a deal for a new 328 coupe! I'll only have to deal with the rattle until end of Dec. I hope the E92 doesn't have the same problem.
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11-28-2006, 11:56 PM	#65
michaelliang New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vancouver bc iTrader: (0)	i have same problem , squeak from plastic and platic contact when i passage bump road. i think noise from passager side. and my ride also has like glass grating from driver side when i drive passage granulation road. they drive me crazy.
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09-06-2010, 01:27 PM	#66
edelossantos EDS328i 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 328i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Rear Noise I had this resolved at the dealer on my 2007 CPO 335i sedan. It was the rear shelf area/window vent area. They placed felt tape in that area and the noise is gone. There is some minor ticking where the third brake light is (headliner area). But that seems to be temperature related as when it warms up - it's disappears.
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