E93 Owners! Squeaky Top???? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

AMASIAN · 02-02-2011, 12:58 AM

I had my hinges lubed a week ago and I made this video for my SA to hear how little if anything it did. There is soooo much flex all the time that all i hear is constant squeaking and occasional vibrations.

I've test driven several other hardtop convertibles both bmw, mercedes, and lexus and none of them had this problem...

Do any of you have this problem?

SQUEAK SQUEAK

ww007 · 02-02-2011, 04:43 AM

I have the occasional squeak and minor rattle, but nothing I could definitively trace back to the hard top. Then again my vert has only like 2500 miles on it.

That sounds really bad though... would drive me nuts. You're sure it's coming from the hardtop?

unperdictable · 02-02-2011, 05:39 AM

Damn ! that does sound bad... I've never that problem and I have about 95K on my car.

Eights-n-Aces · 02-02-2011, 08:10 AM

No sounds at all, certainly nothing like that. How did it start? Gradual then got worse or just showed up one day? If it just showed up was there an event preceding it (i.e., hit a pothole)?

Kevin Harney · 02-02-2011, 08:44 AM

I have never had that problem until recently. I took it in for the a rattle in the rear deck lid and they "lubed and adjusted the top" Now it is much worse. So I have to take it back in again

Don't they test things after they do them ?!??!?!!? Arrrrg

alloy · 02-02-2011, 10:12 AM

That squeek would drive me crazy. My top rattled from the back right when I would go over expansion joints and frost heaves. It also very lightly leaked in rainstorms at the A pillars. Took it to the dealer and they replaced a servo motor and adjusted the top. No more rattle and for now, no leaks. But my passenger seatback has a high vibration rattle when going down the road. Throw in some bumpy roads and it goes nuts. I've complained to the dealer about it, but the techs don't hear anything when they take it out for a test drive.

AMASIAN · 02-02-2011, 11:10 AM

I just wanted to make sure I'm not crazy. I was about 9 fvcking million percent sure everyone with an e93 didnt have to out radio their top all the time...

AMASIAN · 02-02-2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eights-n-Aces

No sounds at all, certainly nothing like that. How did it start? Gradual then got worse or just showed up one day? If it just showed up was there an event preceding it (i.e., hit a pothole)?

No event, incrementally worse but it has always been pretty loud.

AMASIAN · 02-02-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alloy

That squeek would drive me crazy. My top rattled from the back right when I would go over expansion joints and frost heaves. It also very lightly leaked in rainstorms at the A pillars. Took it to the dealer and they replaced a servo motor and adjusted the top. No more rattle and for now, no leaks. But my passenger seatback has a high vibration rattle when going down the road. Throw in some bumpy roads and it goes nuts. I've complained to the dealer about it, but the techs don't hear anything when they take it out for a test drive.

Fortunately I have not had the notorious leak yet but

My passenger seat back or some other part has a high vibration rattle as well. Where I go, the techs and service department have been great. I guess I never brought this up because I thought all e93s were in the same boat. But now, I'm getting really sick of it. Especially with the mileage I put on this car with the top up...

e46revspeed · 02-02-2011, 12:39 PM

No leaks or squeeks, had mine for almost 3 years. That is unacceptable, make them fix it again.

skidderss · 02-04-2011, 12:19 AM

Nothing like that! Sounds like a pinball machine. Does the squeak go away when left in non freezing temps? (looks cold there) Take a SA for a ride - that isn't acceptable.

My 7/2007 E93 @ 54k has a minor rattle by the a pillar area on the drivers side of the top. Cold or warm - same noise. I can reach thru the gap in the fabric by the window and putting pressure on the frame quiets it. I'm hopeful I can figure it out in the spring when it isn't freezing! The dealer probably won't help me since I'm over 50k and into the CPO phase of warranty...

AMASIAN · 02-04-2011, 12:55 AM

I work with an EXCELLENT dealership so I have no doubts that they will tackle the issue. It squeaks regardless of environmental conditions.

N54_Fan · 02-04-2011, 01:25 AM

07-2007 E93 with NO squeak at all on the top. Have ~39K miles. Have you ever had an accident?...I was rear ended about 2 years ago and the SA told me it was key that they line everything up with the trunk and the hard top and that this was exceedingly difficult to do. He said they have had a hard time at getting them aligned correctly with all the mechanics of the retractable hard top. Luckily they got mine done correctly....

Good Luck.

Saigon · 02-04-2011, 01:30 AM

it should not squeek at all...

AMASIAN · 02-04-2011, 02:33 AM

No accidents...

AMASIAN · 02-04-2011, 02:34 AM

But it doesn't always latch on the first go either...

zamboni · 11-03-2012, 01:51 AM

I had the same problem with a brand new car and that squeaks & rattle noise drove me crazy, car been in the shop for five times and dealer could not fix the issue.

MichTa73 · 11-15-2012, 02:31 AM

I was going to complain about my noises since I am considering buying my car at lease end. After hearing yours, I'll just be glad mine isn't as bad.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 05:45 AM

So far so good- 9500 miles on the clock.
Although... there is a minor vibration here and there but mostly a really annoying clattering noise sounding like the back rear shock when on rough pavement, but I'm told that's the trunk partition.
There is an occasional metallic rattling coming from the back driver side rear seat area.
All in all - it's a convertible, and there are many moving parts - I suppose you need to come to expect these sort of things I'm thinking.

JRJ1970 · 11-15-2012, 10:13 AM

16000 miles on mine now.

Now that it's cold, I hear the typical "flex" and rubbing noises every BMW I've ever had does (this is my third BTW). It's time to Gummi Fledge all the rubber parts, including the door seals and now the roof seals. That always takes care of it.

This stuff is great! I apply it once a year, always in winter.

andrew_b · 11-15-2012, 12:04 PM

47,000 on a 2007, no squeeks or rattles or leaks.

Strongly recommend using Gummi Phlege on the misc seals, and Wurth HHS-K spray for lubing the moving parts.

There is a very good thread on top maintenance over at that Bimmer fest forum.

02-02-2011, 12:58 AM	#1
AMASIAN Banned Drives: 335i Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 600 iTrader: (8)	E93 Owners! Squeaky Top???? I had my hinges lubed a week ago and I made this video for my SA to hear how little if anything it did. There is soooo much flex all the time that all i hear is constant squeaking and occasional vibrations. I've test driven several other hardtop convertibles both bmw, mercedes, and lexus and none of them had this problem... Do any of you have this problem? SQUEAK SQUEAK
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02-02-2011, 04:43 AM	#2
ww007 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 e93 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 227 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e93 ' ... [0.00]	I have the occasional squeak and minor rattle, but nothing I could definitively trace back to the hard top. Then again my vert has only like 2500 miles on it. That sounds really bad though... would drive me nuts. You're sure it's coming from the hardtop? __________________ 2011 335i e93 'vert 6-AT \| Le Mans Blue Metallic \| Coral Red \| Dark Glacier Aluminum trim Premium Package \| Convenience Package \| Cold Weather Package \| M-sport package w/ 18" alloy wheels and paddle shifters \| Navigation \| Harman Kardon \| iPod and USB adapter

02-02-2011, 08:10 AM	#4
Eights-n-Aces []D []-[] []_[] []< []\[] []_[] '][' Drives: 335i Convertible/Le Mans Blue/ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 415 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335 Convertible [0.00]	No sounds at all, certainly nothing like that. How did it start? Gradual then got worse or just showed up one day? If it just showed up was there an event preceding it (i.e., hit a pothole)? __________________ 2010 E93 335i M LeMans Blue 2001 E 46 330ci Coupe/silver/black/Sunroof 1999 BMW R1200C Cruiser-Ivory & Blue

02-02-2011, 12:39 PM	#10
e46revspeed Lieutenant Drives: F10 & E84 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: oc Posts: 439 iTrader: (6)	No leaks or squeeks, had mine for almost 3 years. That is unacceptable, make them fix it again. __________________ Squattin on Megan Racing and Vertini Monaco

02-04-2011, 01:25 AM	#13
N54_Fan Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 496 iTrader: (0)	NO Squeak here 07-2007 E93 with NO squeak at all on the top. Have ~39K miles. Have you ever had an accident?...I was rear ended about 2 years ago and the SA told me it was key that they line everything up with the trunk and the hard top and that this was exceedingly difficult to do. He said they have had a hard time at getting them aligned correctly with all the mechanics of the retractable hard top. Luckily they got mine done correctly.... Good Luck.

02-02-2011, 05:39 AM	#3
unperdictable Ur 2 SLOW Drives: 07 328 Cabrio , 07 Ducati 1098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	Damn ! that does sound bad... I've never that problem and I have about 95K on my car.

02-02-2011, 08:44 AM	#5
Kevin Harney Captain Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 767 iTrader: (0)	I have never had that problem until recently. I took it in for the a rattle in the rear deck lid and they "lubed and adjusted the top" Now it is much worse. So I have to take it back in again Don't they test things after they do them ?!??!?!!? Arrrrg

02-02-2011, 10:12 AM	#6
alloy Private Drives: 08E93 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: metro area Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	That squeek would drive me crazy. My top rattled from the back right when I would go over expansion joints and frost heaves. It also very lightly leaked in rainstorms at the A pillars. Took it to the dealer and they replaced a servo motor and adjusted the top. No more rattle and for now, no leaks. But my passenger seatback has a high vibration rattle when going down the road. Throw in some bumpy roads and it goes nuts. I've complained to the dealer about it, but the techs don't hear anything when they take it out for a test drive.

02-02-2011, 11:10 AM	#7
AMASIAN Banned Drives: 335i Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 600 iTrader: (8)	I just wanted to make sure I'm not crazy. I was about 9 fvcking million percent sure everyone with an e93 didnt have to out radio their top all the time...

02-04-2011, 12:19 AM	#11
skidderss North Star BMW CCA Drives: 07' E93 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MN Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Nothing like that! Sounds like a pinball machine. Does the squeak go away when left in non freezing temps? (looks cold there) Take a SA for a ride - that isn't acceptable. My 7/2007 E93 @ 54k has a minor rattle by the a pillar area on the drivers side of the top. Cold or warm - same noise. I can reach thru the gap in the fabric by the window and putting pressure on the frame quiets it. I'm hopeful I can figure it out in the spring when it isn't freezing! The dealer probably won't help me since I'm over 50k and into the CPO phase of warranty...

02-04-2011, 12:55 AM	#12
AMASIAN Banned Drives: 335i Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 600 iTrader: (8)	I work with an EXCELLENT dealership so I have no doubts that they will tackle the issue. It squeaks regardless of environmental conditions.

02-04-2011, 01:30 AM	#14
Saigon Brigadier General Drives: BSM E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,517 iTrader: (46)	it should not squeek at all... __________________ 07' Alpine White E93 335i M-Sport \| BMW Performance \| Beige l Piano Black l Sport l Premium l Heated l Navi \| Steptronic l Comfort Access l Logic7 l iPod & USB \|

02-04-2011, 02:33 AM	#15
AMASIAN Banned Drives: 335i Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 600 iTrader: (8)	No accidents...

02-04-2011, 02:34 AM	#16
AMASIAN Banned Drives: 335i Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 600 iTrader: (8)	But it doesn't always latch on the first go either...

11-03-2012, 01:51 AM	#17
zamboni I want to drive a Zamboni Drives: 09 E82 128i 13 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monte Sereno, CA Posts: 2,479 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	I had the same problem with a brand new car and that squeaks & rattle noise drove me crazy, car been in the shop for five times and dealer could not fix the issue. __________________ 13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red DCT/Premium/EDC/NAV/220M wheel 12 E93 Space Gray ( Retired BMW buy back ) 09 E82 Space Gray/Black int/Steps/Sport/Nav/Premium/Xenon/Phone Int/Hifi/269 wheel 2006 E90 ( sold ) My next vehicle would be a Zamboni

11-15-2012, 02:31 AM	#18
MichTa73 Private Drives: 2010 335i Cv Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 72 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328xi [0.00]	I was going to complain about my noises since I am considering buying my car at lease end. After hearing yours, I'll just be glad mine isn't as bad. __________________ 2010 335i Cv \| Le Mans Blue \| Black/Gray Poplar AT \| M Sport \| ZPP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC

11-15-2012, 05:45 AM	#19
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,549 iTrader: (17)	So far so good- 9500 miles on the clock. Although... there is a minor vibration here and there but mostly a really annoying clattering noise sounding like the back rear shock when on rough pavement, but I'm told that's the trunk partition. There is an occasional metallic rattling coming from the back driver side rear seat area. All in all - it's a convertible, and there are many moving parts - I suppose you need to come to expect these sort of things I'm thinking. __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

11-15-2012, 10:13 AM	#20
JRJ1970 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i E93-lci Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 577 iTrader: (0)	16000 miles on mine now. Now that it's cold, I hear the typical "flex" and rubbing noises every BMW I've ever had does (this is my third BTW). It's time to Gummi Fledge all the rubber parts, including the door seals and now the roof seals. That always takes care of it. This stuff is great! I apply it once a year, always in winter. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2011 328i hard top convertible (E93), titanium silver with black interior, bamboo anthracite trim, iDrive, Navigation, Comfort Access.

11-15-2012, 12:04 PM	#21
andrew_b Private First Class Drives: 2007 E93 N54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	47,000 on a 2007, no squeeks or rattles or leaks. Strongly recommend using Gummi Phlege on the misc seals, and Wurth HHS-K spray for lubing the moving parts. There is a very good thread on top maintenance over at that Bimmer fest forum. __________________ 2007 E93 N54

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