Creaking/crackling noise from back of interior

kqgone2da · 01-27-2010, 04:01 AM

I hear this noise every time the chassis flexes (bumps, dips, turns...). On another thread somebody, afflicted with the same problem, suggested placing felt tape between the plastic and metal that meet just inside the rear window. Can somebody give me instructions on how to do this? The Motor Trend long-term M3 had the same problem. And just like the editor of that article, I have a love-hate with my car because of this. So anyways, do I have to take the rear shelf off to put the felt tape in? Many thanks.

SIEN · 01-27-2010, 06:37 AM

Try this... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3795460

Not sure if it's the same problem? Worth a shot

Ryan323i · 01-27-2010, 07:28 AM

I have this same noise. I am going to ask my dealer to fix it and see what they say.

kqgone2da · 01-27-2010, 07:48 AM

Thanks for the link. I was about to trade in my car for an Audi. Close call.

46bmw · 01-27-2010, 08:35 AM

I have the same noise, drives me crazy!!

200Duece · 01-27-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kqgone2da

Thanks for the link. I was about to trade in my car for an Audi. Close call.

I have you driven a 3 year old Audi?

If you have a sedan it might also be the rear door seals. mine just started creaking again. just need to condition them a lil and it goes away.

DenverJayhawk · 01-27-2010, 12:36 PM

the 335xi loaner i just returned had this EXACT same sound coming from the back.

ss134 · 01-27-2010, 12:48 PM

Me too - 8 months old , 8000 miles

mileydog · 01-27-2010, 01:38 PM

Yep at 5k miles mine was constant noise that just pisses you off.

Darkcyd_Turbo · 01-27-2010, 02:35 PM

do what i do and turn the radio up! bam! problem solved...lol

200Duece · 01-27-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcyd_Turbo

do what i do and turn the radio up! bam! problem solved...lol

That's the Old School car fix right there!!!

"It's always cheaper to add speakers than fix the car" I had to quote a buddy on that one.

Darkcyd_Turbo · 01-27-2010, 03:53 PM

for me it started when it got mad cold aka the winter, so i figure when it gets warm we'll see if its still there. When them temp hit high 30's it went away. Now that its back down to the 'teens and wind chills in the negatives, it came back. Besides, I hardly drive without the radio on anyways.

Verbiage · 01-27-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 200Duece

That's the Old School car fix right there!!!

"It's always cheaper to add speakers than fix the car" I had to quote a buddy on that one.

LOL fortunately I have not had that problem

But thanks to you guys I now know how to fix it if it comes up

Craig@SupremePower · 01-27-2010, 04:48 PM

maybe the rear console?

opdare01 · 01-27-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkRyan323

I have this same noise. I am going to ask my dealer to fix it and see what they say.

I have the same noise. Let us know what the dealer says and how they fixed it. I might want to take mine in too.

jopa489 · 01-27-2010, 07:38 PM

Mine only does it when it's very cold out, and the car has been sitting for a while.

Oulixes · 01-27-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kqgone2da

I hear this noise every time the chassis flexes (bumps, dips, turns...). On another thread somebody, afflicted with the same problem, suggested placing felt tape between the plastic and metal that meet just inside the rear window. Can somebody give me instructions on how to do this? The Motor Trend long-term M3 had the same problem. And just like the editor of that article, I have a love-hate with my car because of this. So anyways, do I have to take the rear shelf off to put the felt tape in? Many thanks.

I had the same noises on my 330xi. After two failures, the dealer fixed it.

Dollar Bill · 01-28-2010, 06:19 PM

After reading this post a week or so ago, I had a similar sound after gassing up tonight. We had snow here today and my wallet was in the trunk. I believe the sounds is from the ice that feel in between the trunk lid and the depressed steel area around the rubber seal.
Not sure if this could also be your issue, just throwing it out there!

Outlaw 06 · 01-28-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkcyd_Turbo

for me it started when it got mad cold aka the winter, so i figure when it gets warm we'll see if its still there. When them temp hit high 30's it went away. Now that its back down to the 'teens and wind chills in the negatives, it came back. Besides, I hardly drive without the radio on anyways.

I've noticed the same phenomenon (in cold weather only).

prototyp · 01-30-2010, 05:45 PM

Rear shelf... DIY here on fixing it if you're out of warranty (or have a stubborn dealer). Mine's dead silent after having torn everything apart and going nuts with the self-stick felt padding. Also get some Meguire's rubber treatment and give all the door and window seals a good wipe-down. Quiets things nicely and makes the seals much happier.

cn555ic · 01-30-2010, 07:48 PM

hmmm

Seminole · 01-31-2010, 02:13 PM

I've given up on trying to fix it. My car sounds like a tin can in cold weather. Get some Wurth's rubber care to lubricate the door seals, that helps a little.

01-27-2010, 04:01 AM	#1
kqgone2da New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: '08 328i, 6MT, Sport, AllBlack Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Creaking/crackling noise from back of interior I hear this noise every time the chassis flexes (bumps, dips, turns...). On another thread somebody, afflicted with the same problem, suggested placing felt tape between the plastic and metal that meet just inside the rear window. Can somebody give me instructions on how to do this? The Motor Trend long-term M3 had the same problem. And just like the editor of that article, I have a love-hate with my car because of this. So anyways, do I have to take the rear shelf off to put the felt tape in? Many thanks. Last edited by kqgone2da; 01-27-2010 at 04:02 AM.. Reason: spelling
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SIEN 23 Rep 130 Posts Drives: Quickly Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: US/UK iTrader: (0)	Try this... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3795460 Not sure if it's the same problem? Worth a shot
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01-27-2010, 07:28 AM	#3
Ryan323i Captain 22 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 2015 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I have this same noise. I am going to ask my dealer to fix it and see what they say. __________________ 2015 320i xDrive \| Imperial Blue Metallic/Black SensaTec \| Sport Package \| Lighting Package \| Moonroof \| Heated front seats Past BMWs: 2006 330i, 2000 323i
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kqgone2da New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: '08 328i, 6MT, Sport, AllBlack Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the link. I was about to trade in my car for an Audi. Close call.
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46bmw Private 3 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I have the same noise, drives me crazy!!
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01-27-2010, 12:36 PM	#7
DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	the 335xi loaner i just returned had this EXACT same sound coming from the back. __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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ss134 Brigadier General 230 Rep 3,899 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK iTrader: (1)	Me too - 8 months old , 8000 miles
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mileydog Private 21 Rep 81 Posts Drives: E92 AW Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Yep at 5k miles mine was constant noise that just pisses you off.
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Darkcyd_Turbo "Booty Hole Bandit" 32 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (14)	do what i do and turn the radio up! bam! problem solved...lol __________________ 2008 Montego Blue E92 335xi - MT - Sport - Cold Weather - Nav - iDrive - PDC - Logic7 - CA MODS: Unknown
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Darkcyd_Turbo "Booty Hole Bandit" 32 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (14)	for me it started when it got mad cold aka the winter, so i figure when it gets warm we'll see if its still there. When them temp hit high 30's it went away. Now that its back down to the 'teens and wind chills in the negatives, it came back. Besides, I hardly drive without the radio on anyways. __________________ 2008 Montego Blue E92 335xi - MT - Sport - Cold Weather - Nav - iDrive - PDC - Logic7 - CA MODS: Unknown
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	maybe the rear console?
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Mine only does it when it's very cold out, and the car has been sitting for a while. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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Dollar Bill Private First Class 5 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (1)	After reading this post a week or so ago, I had a similar sound after gassing up tonight. We had snow here today and my wallet was in the trunk. I believe the sounds is from the ice that feel in between the trunk lid and the depressed steel area around the rubber seal. Not sure if this could also be your issue, just throwing it out there! __________________ 2011 / 335is Coupe (M Package) / AW / Blk Dakota Leather / Conv., Cold Weather & Premium Packages / 6-speed MT/ I Drive Retired 07-335, 04-325, 98-323ci, 80-320i, 79-635CSI
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prototyp Lieutenant 228 Rep 455 Posts Drives: '19 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2021 BMW X5 40i MSport [0.00]	Rear shelf... DIY here on fixing it if you're out of warranty (or have a stubborn dealer). Mine's dead silent after having torn everything apart and going nuts with the self-stick felt padding. Also get some Meguire's rubber treatment and give all the door and window seals a good wipe-down. Quiets things nicely and makes the seals much happier. __________________ 2019 X3M40i DGM/black vernasca, 2T4, 2VF, ZPX, ZPP, ZDA, DWS06+, etc, etc. Since July'19. 2021 X540i MSport CBM/black merino, 337, ZMP, ZPP, ZPK, etc. Since Dec'20. 2006 330i SGM/black, ZSP, ZPP, 217, HuberOps, M Splits, K Lines, AS 3 on EC-7. Sep'08-July'19.
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cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	hmmm
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Seminole Colonel 448 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [7.00]	I've given up on trying to fix it. My car sounds like a tin can in cold weather. Get some Wurth's rubber care to lubricate the door seals, that helps a little. __________________
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