wind noise from frameless windows

[mbraun]

Well, I'll admit its a bit cold in Winnipeg, but the colder it gets, the more wind/ traffic noise I get from the back edge of the driver side window. Anybody have the same problem, or more importantly, any one have it fixed? I"m afraid to have the dealer take the door apart (rattles) if there isn't a definite fix for this.

[desmat]

I have. Went to dealer once. They adjusted the windows. Still have noise under windy conditions. Must go back... but i think my driver side door is not well adjusted, thus not closing flush to the body panel.

You can try lowering the window just a little bit (just click the window button) and the wind noise may be lower.

[fwmcb]

I only got it once in really windy conditions... the problem never re-produced itself...

[128III]

Same for me I had to bring in my car twice now for them to look at it and they replace the window rubber molding and adjusted the door but it still lets the wind in. Next time I go for an oil change I will get them to look at it again.

[M2point5]

Originally Posted by mbraun

Well, I'll admit its a bit cold in Winnipeg, but the colder it gets, the more wind/ traffic noise I get from the back edge of the driver side window. Anybody have the same problem, or more importantly, any one have it fixed? I"m afraid to have the dealer take the door apart (rattles) if there isn't a definite fix for this.

Maybe try a seal conditioner (softens the rubber) if it warms up enough. This is a common problem in all vehicles with frameless windows.

[Yuzi]

I had it b4 but after I lubed the seal the noise is gone

[mbraun]

Hey, what lube did you use on your window seals?

[Lucky1]

I always get a little wind noise when I hit 110km/hr and over, is this what you guys are talking about? Thought it was just the way the car was built

[RoughneckSeven]

It is a 1 series phenom, if not all frameless windows. As soon as I hit 110 mph and up, the wind noise dominates the cabin. At 130 and up, it overwhelms the stereo. I am interested in finding a way to reduce it, but I don't want some "lowrider" style plastic window flare that probably does not work any way.

[fwmcb]

I took mine into the dealer on Friday and they are going to replace the passenger side window seal, because there is about an inch where the seal isn't firmly pressed up against the window.

[MuNkY6913]

i find the same problem after i hit 110mph. what kind of conditioner was used to help? thanks in advance.

[fwmcb]

I had the window seal changed today, problem solved!

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by fwmcb

I had the window seal changed today, problem solved!

How fast did you need to be going before the noise really became noticeable? Out of curiousity.

[fwmcb]

110 km/h, was when it was noticeable, any faster and it sounded like the window was partially open! But it is an issue with these cars I guess. When my seal was wet, you could see the gap.

[R0n1n]

i had some snow stuck there which turned to ice and the whole drive home i heard rattling. mind you my car is only 2 weeks old and i was freaked out, so i rolled the window down an inch and saw some ice drop and rolled it back up, noise is gone.

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by fwmcb

110 km/h, was when it was noticeable, any faster and it sounded like the window was partially open! But it is an issue with these cars I guess. When my seal was wet, you could see the gap.

Hmm. That *could* describe what I'm experiencing. Past 110km/hr I feel the wind noise creeping into the cabin but it could only be compared to the window being open a tiny bit...I'll talk to my SA at my next appointment. Thanks!

[Dackelone]

Back when i worked at a (big) VW dealership.... we would use a product from 3M. I don't recall the name... but it was basically a spray-on baby powder stuff. We would spray down an area we suspected a leaking door gasket seal,, close the door and then open the door - to see where the gasket was NOT sealing. It worked really well in tracking down leaks. Mattos(Autobody Wholesalers) sold this 3M spray powder in a can.

You can also use the old US Dollar bill trick. Have someone sit inside the car. Close the door with the dollar bill half way in the window, and work the "bill" up and down to see where the seal isnot that good. You might just be able to "adjust" the window height yourself. Its probably done usinga LONG torx socket run up thru the bottom of the door. You might check into this. Hazet made a nice tool (E-15 socket?)to adjust this on VW Golf III cabrios.

On my 1er I really have no windnoise until 110 mph. And then after 130mph its loud-er. But not that bad. This aint't no luxo barge. I mean what do you expect from a frameless window design>? Any of you drive a 90's 911(964) at warp 7 speeds? Now that car has some WIND NOISE!!!! And the window frames flex out at speed the faster you drive over 140 mph!!! Esp IF the dealer forgot to put the door "plugs" in when they did the PDI. lol

Good Luck

[V-power]

Hope this helps.

SIB51 34 08

SUBJECT
Wind Noise from the B-pillar at High Speeds


MODEL
E82 (1 Series) produced up to 9/2008


SITUATION
At highway speeds, wind noise can be heard from the B-pillar area, where the door glass meets the door seal.

CAUSE
Contour of the door seal
Window glass adjustment
PROCEDURE
Replace the door seal on the affected side of the vehicle. It is not necessary to replace both the left and right seal, unless the customer has referenced wind noise complaints from both sides.
Check the window pretension and adjust the door glass as necessary, per Repair Instruction RA 51 32 154.
NOTE: The following special tools are required to properly adjust the door glass:
51 3 080
51 3 240
51 3 300
51 3 301
51 3 303
51 3 304
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
51 76 7 164 947
Door seal – Left
1 – if necessary
51 76 7 164 948
Door seal – Right
1 – if necessary
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

[ndlesswaltz]

I have exactly same problem here.
I noticed the noise since this spring. I remember I had a ice built up on the window so the door was stuck since the window could not press down.

As you exprienced, if I lower the window down little bit, the noise level is lower.

I am wondering if you got it fixed.

Let me know, I will contact the dealer based on your answer.

thanks,

Originally Posted by desmat

I have. Went to dealer once. They adjusted the windows. Still have noise under windy conditions. Must go back... but i think my driver side door is not well adjusted, thus not closing flush to the body panel.

You can try lowering the window just a little bit (just click the window button) and the wind noise may be lower.