Rattle from moon roof

2AD Tanker · 12-04-2009, 10:15 AM

Anybody else get an occassional rattle sound from the moon roof area? It only occurs once in a while and I can not determine what is causing it yet.

HIPSI · 12-05-2009, 11:11 PM

I do. Up, down or closed... Takes a pretty rough road surface for it to appear, like train tracks or similar.

majorswoosh · 12-06-2009, 10:34 PM

I have the same problem. My dealer says that it is due to car wash soap drying out the lubrication in the mechanism. I asked him if I should simply stop washing my car for the rest of its life. He simply shrugged. I wasn't impressed.

Great drive - stupid niggles.

Mega Man · 12-07-2009, 01:33 AM

I get it, but only when it's tilted. Open, closed, or partially open I don't have it at all.

Add1ct · 12-23-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

I get it, but only when it's tilted. Open, closed, or partially open I don't have it at all.

yea me too, I like to have it tilted but it's so annoying to listen to it

rowinamish · 12-23-2009, 03:10 PM

I do too. It's driving me crazy!

Rico135i · 05-02-2010, 10:36 PM

I have it too! I HATE rattles! i removed the roof light fixture and did some investigating. I used a ruler to see if I can stop the noise. I was successful, however, I can not localized the two pieces of material that are making contact. What I did do is unhooked both sides of the brace which created a larger gap between the liner and the roof. Now I only hear it over larger bumps.

rdcannon · 05-04-2010, 09:47 PM

I know several of us have developed this "creak" "rattle"...whatever you want to call it in the roof around the sunroof passenger side. Mine is getting worse and seemed to start when the body flexed in a turn or over rough surfaces. Has anyone had a successful fix done at the dealership or fixed it themselves? It keeps getting described but I don't think I've read about a definitive fix. It's the only rattle I have...SO FAR....and my OCD wants it stopped. Help.
Thanks guys.

wabbit · 05-04-2010, 11:46 PM

i do... solution was just applying some oil in the joins..

pit1 · 05-05-2010, 08:58 AM

I have the exact rattle you're all describing, worst in Tilt, and also present with the cover open (with glass open or closed). I've found that pushing on the ceiling light/glass break sensor seems to mute the subtle rattle. The Tilt rattle is a bit louder. The dealership "lubricated" is, which to me means "did nothing," Tilt rattle is still there but less apparent.

It's really pissing me off, and my C-Pillar (cold weather) rattle is not four-seasons. Agree, great drive, but too many diddles. I'll be taking apart the glass break sensor shortly to explore.

tracking threat for fix

rdcannon · 05-05-2010, 12:37 PM

Wabbit, could you be more specific? Oil the joins. Where, how...do you mean the moonroof tracks? Tell me more.

12-04-2009, 10:15 AM	#1
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HIPSI Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I do. Up, down or closed... Takes a pretty rough road surface for it to appear, like train tracks or similar. __________________ 08 135 Coupe SGM/Terra 15 Porsche Macan S- Family Hauler 22 C8 Corvette 3LT HTC
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12-06-2009, 10:34 PM	#3
majorswoosh New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. My dealer says that it is due to car wash soap drying out the lubrication in the mechanism. I asked him if I should simply stop washing my car for the rest of its life. He simply shrugged. I wasn't impressed. Great drive - stupid niggles. __________________ 2009 135i MT \| TiAg \| Coral Red - Grey Poplar \| M Sport \| Premium \| Hi-Fi \| PDC
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12-07-2009, 01:33 AM	#4
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12-23-2009, 03:10 PM	#6
rowinamish Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 135I Coupe 128I Conv Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southeastern PA iTrader: (0)	I do too. It's driving me crazy!
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05-02-2010, 10:36 PM	#7
Rico135i Private 3 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I have it too! I HATE rattles! i removed the roof light fixture and did some investigating. I used a ruler to see if I can stop the noise. I was successful, however, I can not localized the two pieces of material that are making contact. What I did do is unhooked both sides of the brace which created a larger gap between the liner and the roof. Now I only hear it over larger bumps.
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05-04-2010, 09:47 PM	#8
rdcannon Corpsman 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: gray 135i cp Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cumming,Ga iTrader: (0)	The Roof rattle I know several of us have developed this "creak" "rattle"...whatever you want to call it in the roof around the sunroof passenger side. Mine is getting worse and seemed to start when the body flexed in a turn or over rough surfaces. Has anyone had a successful fix done at the dealership or fixed it themselves? It keeps getting described but I don't think I've read about a definitive fix. It's the only rattle I have...SO FAR....and my OCD wants it stopped. Help. Thanks guys.
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wabbit wabbit! 41 Rep 225 Posts Drives: ///1M Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mexico iTrader: (1)	i do... solution was just applying some oil in the joins..
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05-05-2010, 08:58 AM	#10
pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	I have the exact rattle you're all describing, worst in Tilt, and also present with the cover open (with glass open or closed). I've found that pushing on the ceiling light/glass break sensor seems to mute the subtle rattle. The Tilt rattle is a bit louder. The dealership "lubricated" is, which to me means "did nothing," Tilt rattle is still there but less apparent. It's really pissing me off, and my C-Pillar (cold weather) rattle is not four-seasons. Agree, great drive, but too many diddles. I'll be taking apart the glass break sensor shortly to explore. tracking threat for fix
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05-05-2010, 12:37 PM	#11
rdcannon Corpsman 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: gray 135i cp Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cumming,Ga iTrader: (0)	Moonroof mania Wabbit, could you be more specific? Oil the joins. Where, how...do you mean the moonroof tracks? Tell me more.
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