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      09-09-2009, 08:07 AM   #23
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Mine went back in last week and they put felt tape round anything that could rattle or touch metal to metal in the roof mechanism behind the rollbars....this has helped a lot, but it is still there sometimes on really rough roads.
Thanks, mine has to go in soon anyway to fix a lovely scratch on the front bumper - I love high kerbs....

I'll get them to check it then.
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      09-09-2009, 11:49 AM   #24
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I can say I've noticed my roof rattling...just the passenger seat! I took my car in last week for this (and some other things...) and mentioned it to the service manager. Long story short, a tech from Munich came today to talk about issues and I was told that this would be addressed since all the e89's they had on the lot did the same thing. Hopefully there will be a resolution on that end soon
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      09-09-2009, 11:55 AM   #25
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I can say I've noticed my roof rattling...just the passenger seat! I took my car in last week for this (and some other things...) and mentioned it to the service manager. Long story short, a tech from Munich came today to talk about issues and I was told that this would be addressed since all the e89's they had on the lot did the same thing. Hopefully there will be a resolution on that end soon
You've noticed or NOT noticed roof rattles?
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      09-09-2009, 02:14 PM   #26
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err...not noticed...<---infrequent idiot
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      09-09-2009, 03:02 PM   #27
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I can say I've noticed my roof rattling...just the passenger seat! I took my car in last week for this (and some other things...) and mentioned it to the service manager. Long story short, a tech from Munich came today to talk about issues and I was told that this would be addressed since all the e89's they had on the lot did the same thing. Hopefully there will be a resolution on that end soon
Did they say what type of seat it is that's rattling? I'm just wondering if its specific to the sports seats, or heated seats, or non-electric seats?
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      09-09-2009, 06:13 PM   #28
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Did they say what type of seat it is that's rattling? I'm just wondering if its specific to the sports seats, or heated seats, or non-electric seats?
I have a noise from the seats creaking against the back edge below the roll bars. I can fix it by either backing the seat hard up against the surface or bringing it forward 1/2 inch (10cm).

I do have the other noise with the top up but haven't paid that close attention to it lately.
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      09-10-2009, 03:06 AM   #29
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I have a noise from the seats creaking against the back edge below the roll bars. I can fix it by either backing the seat hard up against the surface or bringing it forward 1/2 inch (10cm).

I do have the other noise with the top up but haven't paid that close attention to it lately.
I've tried putting the passenger seat in different positions when i first heard the rattle....it is definitely in the roof mechanism behind the roll bar.....100%. This felt tape has worked (see previous message) but on really rough roads (which is to be expected with any car) i do hear rattling in the roof, and sometimes it's the rollbar cover that makes the noise too!!
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      11-09-2009, 06:42 PM   #30
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Noise when top is up!

I have located the rattle that seems to come from the rear deck! The sound in fact comes from a black piece of plastic that is located exactly next to the back window w/defroster side on the drivers side! If you tap on that black piece of plastic it will re-create that noise you hear when you drive over rough roads, or in or out of driveways! My car is in for service to address this problem. I will let you all know what they did to correct the problem. I do hear a little creaking when backing out of driveways, but it is not that bad! The rattle in the rear is annoying for sure! Hopefully they were able to tighten that piece that rattles! I took some double sided tape and stuck it between the piece of plastic and the roof mechanism and it stopped the rattle!!! But that is not acceptable for this level of car!
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      11-10-2009, 09:43 AM   #31
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I had this fixed with the dealer a couple of weeks ago.

There is a bit of creaking when reversing out of the garage, but the rattle was annoying.

It was the plastic running against the window, the dealer sorted it out no problem.

No noise with the seat either
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      11-11-2009, 07:17 AM   #32
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Same rattling in mine, i have to check it as well, it comes from the back, either window or roll bar cover...
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      12-28-2009, 02:07 PM   #33
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I have located the rattle that seems to come from the rear deck! The sound in fact comes from a black piece of plastic that is located exactly next to the back window w/defroster side on the drivers side! If you tap on that black piece of plastic it will re-create that noise you hear when you drive over rough roads, or in or out of driveways! My car is in for service to address this problem. I will let you all know what they did to correct the problem. I do hear a little creaking when backing out of driveways, but it is not that bad! The rattle in the rear is annoying for sure! Hopefully they were able to tighten that piece that rattles! I took some double sided tape and stuck it between the piece of plastic and the roof mechanism and it stopped the rattle!!! But that is not acceptable for this level of car!
SGZ4TT,

Think I have the same rattle. Could you please elaborate on where exactly you put the double sided tap to stop the rattle? It will be a while before I can take it in and the rattle is making me crazy

Thanks!
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      12-28-2009, 02:56 PM   #34
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I also wondered whether any other noises could be coming from the boot tray, which seems to be quite flexible...
I found a similar thing, but with the cover over the battery, took 8 small pieces of double sided Velcro [http://www.vikingtapes.co.uk/Tapes/Velcro/Velcro_Branded/self_adhesive_tape.htm] between the front and rear ends of the panel and things got a lot quieter over the bumps, I also repacked the Tool kit.
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      05-14-2010, 05:05 PM   #35
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I just bought a brand new 2009 Z4 about two months ago and am getting the same sound from the roof. I am going to try and take it to the dealership next week to have it checked out.
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      05-14-2010, 07:35 PM   #36
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I had a 335i cab and the top was solid with no squeaks etc after 2 years... My Z4 is also just as tight. I have no rattles - rough road or otherwise..
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      05-14-2010, 07:47 PM   #37
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No rattles here either, smooth or rough road.
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      05-14-2010, 07:53 PM   #38
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I hear a rattle on rough roads, but it seems to be coming from the passenger seat or door, not the roof. Will investigate.
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      05-14-2010, 10:01 PM   #39
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The dealer lubricate all the rubber seals in the roof mechanism. No more noise.
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      05-14-2010, 10:04 PM   #40
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IMO, you guys dont beat up your cars enough...
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      06-24-2010, 01:22 AM   #42
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I found a similar thing, but with the cover over the battery, took 8 small pieces of double sided Velcro [http://www.vikingtapes.co.uk/Tapes/V...sive_tape.htm] between the front and rear ends of the panel and things got a lot quieter over the bumps,
Appreciate if you can show us what you mean by front and rear ends of the panel?
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      06-29-2010, 02:30 PM   #43
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The rattles on the roof are getting wrose. Only rattles when the top is up. No problem at all with the top down. Must admit the roads here are really bad and unfortunately cannot avoid them unless my Z4 becomes the garage queen.

Any suggestions?
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      06-29-2010, 03:00 PM   #44
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Hello,
I have some minor (sic) problems to, ratteling passenger seat, crakking right door when entering garages or driving over a bumb with the right front wheel, noise from the trunk with the roof up and at least a noise from the transmission when decellerating from standing stil down from a hill whitout trottle in drive.
I was expecting more from this car, my wife has a VW golf from the same year, no noise from that brand

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