Trim/seals squeaking and creaking???

OUGrad05 · 05-31-2018, 06:29 AM

Guys I know I'm not the only one that's experienced this but the door seals/trim/weather stripping creak and squeak and all of my friends F30s do the same thing. I had the trim replaced once and may have it done again before factory warranty is up.

Has anyone found a full fix for this? Our Corvette, Scion, Lexus and my family's Tundra, Audi, Rav4 all are quiet and do not suffer from this.

Dealer is willing to replace the trim again but I'm wondering if it's just going to continue?

enjoythemusic · 05-31-2018, 08:06 AM

i believe there's threads about this. Felt tape or some such on the metal bits seemed to solve it.

BEM-S4 · 05-31-2018, 09:31 AM

Also think there's a Teflon or silicone spray. If you search I'm sure you'll find it.

kingmonkey8 · 05-31-2018, 09:36 AM

Never really noticed any door seals creak or squeak on my F32.
Athough there are plenty of creaks from the interior and a squeak from the left side rear suspension over bumps.

Tribalpinoy911 · 05-31-2018, 09:54 AM

I've been tracking this issue for a while and have done extensive research. There is no one resolution. Some things work for others. The most successful remedy was the gumni fledge. Followed by the teflon tape.

I also read around here that spray waxing the seals and then applying paste wax on the door jams have cleared the issue.

Another member has mentioned checking to see if your rear seats are securely latched.

Another member isolated it to the rear dome lamp light having a loose clip.

BEM-S4 · 05-31-2018, 11:12 AM

Oh someone isolated theirs to the cover plates for the car seats too

Tribalpinoy911 · 05-31-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Oh someone isolated theirs to the cover plates for the car seats too

Which are these?

OUGrad05 · 05-31-2018, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Oh someone isolated theirs to the cover plates for the car seats too

Mine is definitely coming from around the doors, primarily the rear doors. Super annoying.

Buddy got in my car the other day as we were driving through the parking garage going to lunch and asked "what is that noise?" I had to explain it to him, he was kind of shocked, his C class despite its cheap and awful interior (2014 model) is dead silent in the parking garage.

BEM-S4 · 05-31-2018, 04:21 PM

Yeah the newer cars are bad. I have a weird door rattle coming from my 16 F31, our 14 F30 is just generally creaky and the 16 F23 is admittedly a convertible but it's horrible in that regard. The 07 E70 I have is crap too it sounds like my father moaning and groaning with every move.

The only really good one is the E46 convertible believe it or not, that thing is silent.

I've just started upgrading audio systems and drowning it out.

Tribalpinoy911 · 06-01-2018, 07:17 AM

It's mostly bc of the frameless windows on the F series cars.

NYC_340i · 06-01-2018, 10:38 AM

Mines does it as well. Do you have a M-sport? It looks like the Shadowline trim rubs against the door seal causing the squeaking noise. I'm currently applying some Gummi Pflege every month to keep it quiet. Works great but might get some felt tape for a permanent fix.

enjoythemusic · 06-01-2018, 12:21 PM

Have same car, you want felt tape to solve.

Sea-Tac · 06-01-2018, 12:54 PM

I have used felt tape. Once you isolate where the rattle is felt tape works great. Buy it on amazon.

dorkiedoode · 06-01-2018, 04:59 PM

I just put some krytox lubricate on all 4 windows seal where it touches the shadow line trims and it’s quite now. I remembered taking my coworkers to lunch and it was creaking like crazy. They’re were like “damn that’s some major creaking in here”

Salty B. · 06-02-2018, 05:53 PM

Used Gummi Fledge almost three years ago and still no more creaking.

OUGrad05 · 06-02-2018, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NYC_340i

Mines does it as well. Do you have a M-sport? It looks like the Shadowline trim rubs against the door seal causing the squeaking noise. I'm currently applying some Gummi Pflege every month to keep it quiet. Works great but might get some felt tape for a permanent fix.

Yes it's an M Sport sedan.

Ikester19 · 06-03-2018, 04:08 AM

+1 for Gummi Pflege. I had the same problem on a M-Sport, applied Gummi Pflege on the door seals and haven’t had any squeaks/creaks since. That was about a year ago.

enjoythemusic · 06-03-2018, 06:25 AM

Gummi Pflege is good and useta use it, my fave is 303 Aerospace Protectant https://amzn.to/2JqT39X

Tribalpinoy911 · 06-03-2018, 07:15 AM

Take a look at the following links I've complied. Bet you haven't seen these yet!

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=796925

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1029827

http://www.540i6.com/doorseals.html

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031768

I also believe i solved my noise issue last night while i sat in the backseat. I have the GT style and I'm pretty sure i pinpointed and resolved the issue. It was the the two black modular pieces that connected and serve as the cover for the storage area. When I simply pushed on it the noise disappeared on the remaining 3 mile trip, so we'll see.

I'm fairly lucky because I don't really have a issue with seal noise which i originally thought before i sat in the backseat. The rattles I get now happen on occasion and emit from the dashboard and rear center console by the air vents which Is an easy fix provided in one of the links i posted.

I fixed the center console storage noise by putting rubber foam tape where the little hatch door meats the main console plastic. There are three points of contact you can see they are rubber nipples.

I hope this helps! Goodluck

B58 parts · 06-03-2018, 07:23 AM

I've isolated it to the black plastic window trim. It's not the rubber seals.

I've been slathering the gummi pfledge all over the car for a month. I can't get the drivers door to stop, only when the window is up at low speed with the music off it creaks badly still. I've managed to get the other 3 quiet. I may have to replace the one piece.

BTW the gummi is real nice on the wiper blades, just wipe the excess off.

Tribalpinoy911 · 10-30-2018, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YuminNuman

I've isolated it to the black plastic window trim. It's not the rubber seals.

I've been slathering the gummi pfledge all over the car for a month. I can't get the drivers door to stop, only when the window is up at low speed with the music off it creaks badly still. I've managed to get the other 3 quiet. I may have to replace the one piece.

BTW the gummi is real nice on the wiper blades, just wipe the excess off.

How long does the gummi fix the noise?

B58 parts · 10-30-2018, 10:41 AM

It depends .. a few weeks to a few months.

A certain pressure wash bay I [used to] visit had "bad soap" in it that seemed to be death to the seals and rattle like crazy the day after. I switched to a far away car wash place and the soap has been fine it's been holding up for a while now.

I've read all the threads on these topics .. the gummi seems to be the best fix, and the chemicals applied to the car seem to cause the seals rattling. I think it's more the black plastic (shadow line) window trim pieces than the door rubber, but it's both.

05-31-2018, 06:29 AM	#1
OUGrad05 Captain 527 Rep 860 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 and 2022 Acura MDX Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Trim/seals squeaking and creaking??? Guys I know I'm not the only one that's experienced this but the door seals/trim/weather stripping creak and squeak and all of my friends F30s do the same thing. I had the trim replaced once and may have it done again before factory warranty is up. Has anyone found a full fix for this? Our Corvette, Scion, Lexus and my family's Tundra, Audi, Rav4 all are quiet and do not suffer from this. Dealer is willing to replace the trim again but I'm wondering if it's just going to continue? __________________ 2023 i4 eDrive40 2022 Acura MDX
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enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i believe there's threads about this. Felt tape or some such on the metal bits seemed to solve it. __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Also think there's a Teflon or silicone spray. If you search I'm sure you'll find it. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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05-31-2018, 09:36 AM	#4
kingmonkey8 Lieutenant 81 Rep 552 Posts Drives: BMW 428i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Never really noticed any door seals creak or squeak on my F32. Athough there are plenty of creaks from the interior and a squeak from the left side rear suspension over bumps.
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Tribalpinoy911 First Lieutenant 93 Rep 397 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	I've been tracking this issue for a while and have done extensive research. There is no one resolution. Some things work for others. The most successful remedy was the gumni fledge. Followed by the teflon tape. I also read around here that spray waxing the seals and then applying paste wax on the door jams have cleared the issue. Another member has mentioned checking to see if your rear seats are securely latched. Another member isolated it to the rear dome lamp light having a loose clip.
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05-31-2018, 11:12 AM	#6
BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Oh someone isolated theirs to the cover plates for the car seats too __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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05-31-2018, 04:21 PM	#9
BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Yeah the newer cars are bad. I have a weird door rattle coming from my 16 F31, our 14 F30 is just generally creaky and the 16 F23 is admittedly a convertible but it's horrible in that regard. The 07 E70 I have is crap too it sounds like my father moaning and groaning with every move. The only really good one is the E46 convertible believe it or not, that thing is silent. I've just started upgrading audio systems and drowning it out. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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06-01-2018, 07:17 AM	#10
Tribalpinoy911 First Lieutenant 93 Rep 397 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	It's mostly bc of the frameless windows on the F series cars.
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NYC_340i Lieutenant 208 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '20 M340i xDrive, '11 X3 28i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Mines does it as well. Do you have a M-sport? It looks like the Shadowline trim rubs against the door seal causing the squeaking noise. I'm currently applying some Gummi Pflege every month to keep it quiet. Works great but might get some felt tape for a permanent fix. __________________ Current: 2020 M340xi Previous: 2016 340xi
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enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Have same car, you want felt tape to solve. __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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dorkiedoode Private 21 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 340i M Performance Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SO.CaL iTrader: (1)	I just put some krytox lubricate on all 4 windows seal where it touches the shadow line trims and it’s quite now. I remembered taking my coworkers to lunch and it was creaking like crazy. They’re were like “damn that’s some major creaking in here”
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06-02-2018, 05:53 PM	#15
Salty B. Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2014 335i 6MT MSport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: N. Fulton, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 BMW X5 E53 3.0i [0.00] 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	Used Gummi Fledge almost three years ago and still no more creaking. __________________ 2014 F30 N55 6MT, gray/red, M-sport, VMR 710/Mich PS 4S, MPPK, MPE 2001 E53 M54 5MT peeling green/black, well-optioned
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Ikester19 Captain 2124 Rep 908 Posts Drives: G20 M340ix; F30 328i msport Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Brisban iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 330i LCI [0.00] 2020 G20 M340ix [0.00]	+1 for Gummi Pflege. I had the same problem on a M-Sport, applied Gummi Pflege on the door seals and haven’t had any squeaks/creaks since. That was about a year ago.
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enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Gummi Pflege is good and useta use it, my fave is 303 Aerospace Protectant https://amzn.to/2JqT39X __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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Tribalpinoy911 First Lieutenant 93 Rep 397 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	Take a look at the following links I've complied. Bet you haven't seen these yet! http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=796925 http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1029827 http://www.540i6.com/doorseals.html https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031768 I also believe i solved my noise issue last night while i sat in the backseat. I have the GT style and I'm pretty sure i pinpointed and resolved the issue. It was the the two black modular pieces that connected and serve as the cover for the storage area. When I simply pushed on it the noise disappeared on the remaining 3 mile trip, so we'll see. I'm fairly lucky because I don't really have a issue with seal noise which i originally thought before i sat in the backseat. The rattles I get now happen on occasion and emit from the dashboard and rear center console by the air vents which Is an easy fix provided in one of the links i posted. I fixed the center console storage noise by putting rubber foam tape where the little hatch door meats the main console plastic. There are three points of contact you can see they are rubber nipples. I hope this helps! Goodluck
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B58 parts Captain 477 Rep 797 Posts Drives: '17 340ix 6MT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I've isolated it to the black plastic window trim. It's not the rubber seals. I've been slathering the gummi pfledge all over the car for a month. I can't get the drivers door to stop, only when the window is up at low speed with the music off it creaks badly still. I've managed to get the other 3 quiet. I may have to replace the one piece. BTW the gummi is real nice on the wiper blades, just wipe the excess off.
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B58 parts Captain 477 Rep 797 Posts Drives: '17 340ix 6MT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: US iTrader: (0)	It depends .. a few weeks to a few months. A certain pressure wash bay I [used to] visit had "bad soap" in it that seemed to be death to the seals and rattle like crazy the day after. I switched to a far away car wash place and the soap has been fine it's been holding up for a while now. I've read all the threads on these topics .. the gummi seems to be the best fix, and the chemicals applied to the car seem to cause the seals rattling. I think it's more the black plastic (shadow line) window trim pieces than the door rubber, but it's both.
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