09-14-2020, 03:49 AM | #1 |
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Creaking roof
My G29 has developed an annoying creaking sound from the roof which, sometimes, disappears if I lower and raise the roof. Annoyingly it's in the section of the roof which is right behind my head.
Has anyone else experienced this and is there anything I can check or do? |
09-14-2020, 02:12 PM | #2 | |
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The other was a dealer job - the main power cable (I think) that runs through the roof was knocking against one of the struts, so they wrapped a bit of felt round it and it was sorted. |
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10-07-2020, 12:34 PM | #4 |
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I had a similar issue with my prior e93 M3 convertible. My tech recommended using Gummi Pflege on all the exposed rubber areas. I used detailing tools to get it in the channels and at the interface points. I haven't had need to try it on my Z yet, but it might help.
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10-07-2020, 05:39 PM | #6 |
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PS a creak that disappears in the wet is possibly a badly fitting seal. When the seals get dry and dusty, eg with the roof down, they can move against each other. A bit of rain makes a nice airtight seal that cuts the movement and the noise down. Same issue with every convertible I've owned.
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10-20-2020, 03:56 PM | #7 |
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Yes I guess I haven’t spent much time with the roof up until the last few weeks, but I have the exact noise just behind my right ear (RHD car) probably a cable like you say. Annoyingly my CRV has a similar noise in the A pillar.
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11-21-2021, 07:04 AM | #8 |
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I have the same noise that you describe. I had a Z4 20i with that noise and after taking it 3 times to the BMW I still had it. I sold it and bought a Z4 40i ... and it has the same noise !! Can someone tell me how to fix it? Do you think it is because of a cable that passes through the ceiling?:llorar:
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I have the same noise that you describe. Did you get it fixed? |
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After reading this thread I am starting to become paranoid and will start paying attention to any noise I hear from the roof. |
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11-21-2021, 01:27 PM | #11 |
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Guess I’m well of subject but my CRV also has a similar noise in drivers side A pillar.
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11-22-2021, 03:30 AM | #12 |
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I found the problem with my creaking roof and can report that it wasn't the roof after all. The creaking was coming from the fitting\area between the roll bars where I noticed there was slight movement so a hard push down fixed the issue. I assume that the fitting had slowly loosened over time.
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