whistle noise inside cabin

Rose33 · 06-13-2013, 02:24 PM

Has anybody else experienced this annoying noise? When im driving at speeds over 75mph with the sunroof in tilt mode I get a whistle noise near the driver side door. Its really annoying. I know it doesnt happen often only when the tilt is open and driving at high speeds, but does anyone know if this is an issue service can take care of or should I not even bother wasting my time?

zeezz · 06-13-2013, 05:42 PM

I have this same issue, haven't taken it in yet. I don't think it's normal. There are some threads about here that talk to a large amount of 'wind noise' and I think this is probably a similar issue. What I noticed is that the seal on the outside is not as good on the other windows... as a test, with all windows closed, I am able to stick my fingers upwards into the gap between the window glass and the frame... unable to do so on any other window.

I'll be bringing this up next few weeks when I get my oil change scheduled.

Rose33 · 06-13-2013, 06:01 PM

awesome let us know what they say.. I dont want to just take it in solely for that issue unless I know its a fixable service..

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Originally Posted by zeezz

I have this same issue, haven't taken it in yet. I don't think it's normal. There are some threads about here that talk to a large amount of 'wind noise' and I think this is probably a similar issue. What I noticed is that the seal on the outside is not as good on the other windows... as a test, with all windows closed, I am able to stick my fingers upwards into the gap between the window glass and the frame... unable to do so on any other window.

I'll be bringing this up next few weeks when I get my oil change scheduled.

BlauWeiss · 06-13-2013, 10:55 PM

I have the exact same issue - if the sun roof is tilted and I'm going 75mph or above, the driver's side window whistles. Pushing against the window with my elbow makes it stop.

Not sure if I will mention this at the dealer, because they'd have to go above any legal speed limit to repro, and its probably better to have the sun roof closed when going that fast for noise reasons. With the sun roof closed, I have no whistling problems at any speed, so I don't want to introduce any new problems either by asking for a 'fix'.

If anyone does get this exact issue fixed, please do share here, thanks.

EJIB · 06-14-2013, 01:07 AM

+1 over here. Slight but clear whistling wind noise when driving more than 60 mph located at the drivers' upper window side close to B pillar. With sun roof tilted it gets even amplified. (due to forced cabine underpressure. = best way to follow up on countermeasures). When pushing the upper window side a bit, the whistling sound dissapears. I would mention it to the dealer. If no solution offered or when they suggest that it is within specifications, I would propose to do the following: (helped clearly in my case)
1: Take a used (or new) bike innertube and cut a piece of 3cm long and 4mm wide.
2: Open the window halfway
3: Use a small plastic tweezer (to prevent damage) and open (don't force) slightly the upper corners' seal from above.
4: Insert the innertube piece behind the orriginal seal in the uppercorner. (This way the seal pushes better to the window corner)
5: Check if the window is closing seamlessly
6: Testdrive with sun roof closed and opened and verify.

Drive, check and be happy.

7: If it helps, show it to the dealer so he has to confirm and ask for a professional BMW solution.

Hope this is helpfull.

imsameer · 03-19-2014, 03:15 PM

I have the same issue even with the sunroof closed. Took it to the dealer and they said it will cost $280(2 hours) to fix it as it is not covered under warranty. But if this issue occurred in the first 2 years or within 20,000 kms they would fix it.

I might try EJIB's solution, don't wanna spend $280 yet!

06-13-2013, 02:24 PM	#1
Rose33 New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: '13 328i Msport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	whistle noise inside cabin Has anybody else experienced this annoying noise? When im driving at speeds over 75mph with the sunroof in tilt mode I get a whistle noise near the driver side door. Its really annoying. I know it doesnt happen often only when the tilt is open and driving at high speeds, but does anyone know if this is an issue service can take care of or should I not even bother wasting my time?
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06-13-2013, 05:42 PM	#2
zeezz Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 227 Posts Drives: F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I have this same issue, haven't taken it in yet. I don't think it's normal. There are some threads about here that talk to a large amount of 'wind noise' and I think this is probably a similar issue. What I noticed is that the seal on the outside is not as good on the other windows... as a test, with all windows closed, I am able to stick my fingers upwards into the gap between the window glass and the frame... unable to do so on any other window. I'll be bringing this up next few weeks when I get my oil change scheduled.
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BlauWeiss Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: F30 335i RWD Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the exact same issue - if the sun roof is tilted and I'm going 75mph or above, the driver's side window whistles. Pushing against the window with my elbow makes it stop. Not sure if I will mention this at the dealer, because they'd have to go above any legal speed limit to repro, and its probably better to have the sun roof closed when going that fast for noise reasons. With the sun roof closed, I have no whistling problems at any speed, so I don't want to introduce any new problems either by asking for a 'fix'. If anyone does get this exact issue fixed, please do share here, thanks.
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06-14-2013, 01:07 AM	#5
EJIB Private 0 Rep 99 Posts Drives: F30 Luxury 18D 143 BHP 320NM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	+1 over here. Slight but clear whistling wind noise when driving more than 60 mph located at the drivers' upper window side close to B pillar. With sun roof tilted it gets even amplified. (due to forced cabine underpressure. = best way to follow up on countermeasures). When pushing the upper window side a bit, the whistling sound dissapears. I would mention it to the dealer. If no solution offered or when they suggest that it is within specifications, I would propose to do the following: (helped clearly in my case) 1: Take a used (or new) bike innertube and cut a piece of 3cm long and 4mm wide. 2: Open the window halfway 3: Use a small plastic tweezer (to prevent damage) and open (don't force) slightly the upper corners' seal from above. 4: Insert the innertube piece behind the orriginal seal in the uppercorner. (This way the seal pushes better to the window corner) 5: Check if the window is closing seamlessly 6: Testdrive with sun roof closed and opened and verify. Drive, check and be happy. 7: If it helps, show it to the dealer so he has to confirm and ask for a professional BMW solution. Hope this is helpfull.
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imsameer Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue even with the sunroof closed. Took it to the dealer and they said it will cost $280(2 hours) to fix it as it is not covered under warranty. But if this issue occurred in the first 2 years or within 20,000 kms they would fix it. I might try EJIB's solution, don't wanna spend $280 yet!
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