infamous sunroof rattle

Spitfire007 · 12-13-2011, 04:21 PM

any fix?
bought the car second hand, and at 13000 miles, it's got a rattle in the headliner behind the sunroof.
Any ideas?

Driving on the rough streets of NYC with runflats doesn't help....

int2str · 12-13-2011, 04:32 PM

No solution, just adding a "me too".

I get no rattle with the sliding cover fully closed, but sliding back the cover even slightly causes the rattle to appear.

Satalite · 12-13-2011, 09:26 PM

Noticed this in my car was well. Cover is moved open rattle starts...

jsmonet · 12-14-2011, 12:06 AM

my current car had this issue where the cover rattled if it was in any position but fully closed. the solution with a little insulating tape to shore up the rails it slides on. if you want to see if this might be the case, slide it open like normal and shove something against the rail to see if it stops.

Satalite · 12-14-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jsmonet

my current car had this issue where the cover rattled if it was in any position but fully closed. the solution with a little insulating tape to shore up the rails it slides on. if you want to see if this might be the case, slide it open like normal and shove something against the rail to see if it stops.

Show some pics of what you did for me to visualize it. This is exactly my issue.

Spitfire007 · 12-14-2011, 06:02 AM

not mine. the rattle for me is in the headliner somewhere, behind the sunroof.

GotM · 12-14-2011, 07:59 AM

I have had mine checked at least 3-4 times, with no resolution. It seems to be a sensitive to temperature too (I think). A week ago, I was nearly ready to find something new to drive.

Spitfire007 · 01-16-2012, 05:47 AM

Mmm.... Anyone have further input on a fix? I don't want the dealer to start tearing things apart only to not find anything and mess up putting it all back together again...

Canyon Carver · 01-16-2012, 10:22 AM

Unfortunately, I don't know of a fix - but I will say I have the same issue...it's not a deal-breaker, but definitely annoying.

Bishop200 · 01-17-2012, 01:12 PM

I had mine in seven times to fix the rattle and finally they stuffed enough padding in there to quiet the rattle. The minute that the temperature dropped in October, it was back. It is the only thing I don't like about my car

dcho · 01-17-2012, 04:48 PM

wow. i'm glad im not the only one experiencing this. especially with the temperature sensitivity! has anyone had any success bringing this up to an SA? i have an appointment tomorrow morning...

thehalcyon · 04-01-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dcho

wow. i'm glad im not the only one experiencing this. especially with the temperature sensitivity! has anyone had any success bringing this up to an SA? i have an appointment tomorrow morning...

I have an appointment tomorrow morning also. I want to bring up the sunroof rattle. For me It only happens when the car has been sitting in the sun for a little bit, and its slightly warm.

I'll open the sunroof tilt up ( not completely open just the tilt) and it will creak and rattle like crazy then after about 5-10 min of driving the rattling disappears and stops.

Sounds like it is related to fluctuation of temperature, it almost sounds like its the glass itself creaking and rattling. The odd thing is that it goes away after sometime. Anyone able to figure this one out... I'm gonna have a tough time explaining this one to my tech tomorrow morning!

TS135i · 05-08-2013, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thehalcyon

I'll open the sunroof tilt up ( not completely open just the tilt) and it will creak and rattle like crazy then after about 5-10 min of driving the rattling disappears and stops.

Sounds like it is related to fluctuation of temperature, it almost sounds like its the glass itself creaking and rattling. The odd thing is that it goes away after sometime. Anyone able to figure this one out... I'm gonna have a tough time explaining this one to my tech tomorrow morning!

I have creaking only when the sunroof is at full tilt up, just by reducing the tilt down a fraction completely solves it, but it shouldn't occur when it's in full tilt.
I lubed where I could but to no avail, I'm sure it's a simple fix providing I know exactly where to lube. Any ideas.

HawkeyeNS · 05-08-2013, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire007

not mine. the rattle for me is in the headliner somewhere, behind the sunroof.

I had the rattle in the headliner behind the sunroof. They dropped the headliner and re-glued the spacer blocks that came unglued. No rattle from it in over 2 years.

BBursey · 08-11-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HawkeyeNS

I had the rattle in the headliner behind the sunroof. They dropped the headliner and re-glued the spacer blocks that came unglued. No rattle from it in over 2 years.

Sorry to revive this old thread, but can you please post exact text from your receipt indicating repair performed? I have a rattle in the headliner when the sunroof is fully open and it's driving me nuts!

Cheers,
Bryan

stangman · 11-06-2014, 10:23 AM

Same issue,

Any new updates or developments?

Thanks all

evaneri65 · 05-08-2019, 09:36 PM

Finally found out the metal rattle overhead is due to missing screws
see photo.

save my record complaint when under warranty
now looking for possible replacement screws

MN.BIMMER · 05-09-2019, 09:12 AM

I had my sunroof open last week for the first time since owning this car and WOW was I pissed. Having owned german cars with sunroofs before I should've expected it, but I didn't know the rattle was that bad. Obviously something I can live with and ignore, but that's the only con for my otherwise perfect 1er.

12-13-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
Spitfire007 Captain 189 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 09 328i Sport 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	infamous sunroof rattle any fix? bought the car second hand, and at 13000 miles, it's got a rattle in the headliner behind the sunroof. Any ideas? Driving on the rough streets of NYC with runflats doesn't help....
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int2str Captain 80 Rep 655 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2)	No solution, just adding a "me too". I get no rattle with the sliding cover fully closed, but sliding back the cover even slightly causes the rattle to appear.
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12-13-2011, 09:26 PM	#3
Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	Noticed this in my car was well. Cover is moved open rattle starts... __________________
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12-14-2011, 12:06 AM	#4
jsmonet Captain 302 Rep 913 Posts Drives: 2020 x7 m50i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: so cal iTrader: (2)	my current car had this issue where the cover rattled if it was in any position but fully closed. the solution with a little insulating tape to shore up the rails it slides on. if you want to see if this might be the case, slide it open like normal and shove something against the rail to see if it stops.
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Spitfire007 Captain 189 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 09 328i Sport 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	not mine. the rattle for me is in the headliner somewhere, behind the sunroof.
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12-14-2011, 07:59 AM	#7
GotM Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	I have had mine checked at least 3-4 times, with no resolution. It seems to be a sensitive to temperature too (I think). A week ago, I was nearly ready to find something new to drive. __________________ 13 Subaru BRZ, WR Blue, 6M 09 BMW135i, Alpine White, Sport, 6M - sold 99 BMW M roadster, Estoril Blue - sold
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Spitfire007 Captain 189 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 09 328i Sport 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	Mmm.... Anyone have further input on a fix? I don't want the dealer to start tearing things apart only to not find anything and mess up putting it all back together again...
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Canyon Carver Second Lieutenant 90 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2018 LCI M2 - Long Beach Blue Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: La Crescenta, CA iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately, I don't know of a fix - but I will say I have the same issue...it's not a deal-breaker, but definitely annoying. __________________ 2018 M2 LCI - Long Beach Blue Metallic - MT 2017 Camaro SS - MT (Sold) 2011 135i N55 - MT - Suspension+Stage 1 PPK (Sold)
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Bishop200 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 128i 6mt, sports pkg Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	Sunroof rattle I had mine in seven times to fix the rattle and finally they stuffed enough padding in there to quiet the rattle. The minute that the temperature dropped in October, it was back. It is the only thing I don't like about my car
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01-17-2012, 04:48 PM	#11
dcho Captain 33 Rep 947 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	wow. i'm glad im not the only one experiencing this. especially with the temperature sensitivity! has anyone had any success bringing this up to an SA? i have an appointment tomorrow morning... __________________
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stangman Private 8 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	Same issue, Any new updates or developments? Thanks all
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evaneri65 New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2010 135i MSport: 2018 X3M40i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	sunroof rattle 8 yrs now Finally found out the metal rattle overhead is due to missing screws see photo. save my record complaint when under warranty now looking for possible replacement screws Attached Images
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MN.BIMMER No Cop No Stop 68 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: MPLS, MN iTrader: (0)	I had my sunroof open last week for the first time since owning this car and WOW was I pissed. Having owned german cars with sunroofs before I should've expected it, but I didn't know the rattle was that bad. Obviously something I can live with and ignore, but that's the only con for my otherwise perfect 1er. __________________ Current Garage! 2012 BMW 135i - 6MT w/ OEM 550i clutch & MFactory LWFW, Pure Stage 1, MFactory LSD, VRSF Catless Downpipe, JB4 w/ MHD BEF
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