Window noise - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

cruzine · 05-09-2013, 01:06 PM

Getting some window wind noise only on passenger side at high speeds. Would like to bring the car under warranty, but issue is that it only happens at excessive speeds.

Any suggestion on how I should approach my SA on diagnosing this and fixing it?

KCX_335xi · 05-09-2013, 01:29 PM

Maybe get someone to record the noise while in the car with you ? Chances are, the tech will take it for a spin to replicate it.

edski · 05-09-2013, 01:42 PM

you probably have to take it into the dealer so that they can lubricate the seals
sometimes when the seals dry up you get a rattling noise. I think the lubricant is called gummi pflege. I'm sure that if you look up the name on the forum you will come across many people that have had the same problem as you

cruzine · 05-09-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KCX_335xi

Maybe get someone to record the noise while in the car with you ? Chances are, the tech will take it for a spin to replicate it.

Here lies the rub, in order to replicate it, the tech would have to go far in excess of the speed limit here, which they may not want to do.

cruzine · 05-09-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by edski

you probably have to take it into the dealer so that they can lubricate the seals
sometimes when the seals dry up you get a rattling noise. I think the lubricant is called gummi pflege. I'm sure that if you look up the name on the forum you will come across many people that have had the same problem as you

Thanks will search on the forum. If it's as simple as a lubricant, I think that should be an easy thing for them to try.

jerky969 · 05-09-2013, 11:36 PM

Roll down your driver window and take it for a spin. if the noise goes away its your seals. Usually happens when you take the interior cleaner to your seals.
Get Gummi plfedge. Had this exact problem. I read this fix on here.

jerky969 · 05-09-2013, 11:37 PM

Sorry. Roll down passenger window. Just a crack. If it goes away its your seals

cruzine · 05-10-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jerky969

Sorry. Roll down passenger window. Just a crack. If it goes away its your seals

Huh? I'm a bit confused if I were to roll down the window even slightly, the wind noise should increase.

The situation is such as once I exceed a certain speed, it sounds like there's a gap on the passenger side such there isn't a perfect seal and air is getting in, hence the wind noise. The sound is basically like driving on the highway with windows rolled down.

I once had someone confirm where the noise was coming from and when additional pressure was placed on the inside glass the noise got worse.

bolty · 05-10-2013, 10:36 AM

I only get wind noise if I open and close my window at highway speeds. It sounds like the window isn't sealing properly.

If I stop, then open and close my window it appears to seal correctly and I dont get the wind noise at high speeds any more. Weird huh?

Easily repeatable. Happens without fail.

RNE90 · 05-12-2013, 02:51 PM

have you checked your window trim when you open your door? this happend to me and i noticed my trim piece was coming off. popped it back into place and everything was fine

jerky969 · 05-13-2013, 07:46 AM

Get gummi plefdge

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05-09-2013, 11:36 PM	#6
jerky969 Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	Roll down your driver window and take it for a spin. if the noise goes away its your seals. Usually happens when you take the interior cleaner to your seals. Get Gummi plfedge. Had this exact problem. I read this fix on here.

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jerky969 Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	Sorry. Roll down passenger window. Just a crack. If it goes away its your seals

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bolty /r/trees Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 837 iTrader: (3)	I only get wind noise if I open and close my window at highway speeds. It sounds like the window isn't sealing properly. If I stop, then open and close my window it appears to seal correctly and I dont get the wind noise at high speeds any more. Weird huh? Easily repeatable. Happens without fail.

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jerky969 Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	Get gummi plefdge