Passenger window squeaking issue....

05e46M3 · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 05:14:56 AM

Guys, it's just problem after problem with the M, why do I still own it?

Anyways, recently, my passenger side window has been making this squeaking sound when I open it, only initially, but as the window goes down all the way, it stops... Basically it only happens near the top when it initiallly opens.. Could it be because I open my windows too much that it is starting to break down? Or could it be something else? MY driver side window is fine when I open it, no sounds or anything like that... I never knew if your a frequent window opener, it would stress the motors that work the windows... Help me out! Thanks

05e46M3 · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 06:46:53 AM

Dont know if anyone else has this issue with their windows.....

zerotosixty · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 05:12:53 PM

I do too. Not sure what to do about it.

stolidog · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 05:38:28 PM

Just started happening to me. I was able to temporarily fix it by pressing down on the outside window strip. The one that goes across the door. If you look at mine closely it doesnt lay quite flat near the backside of the door. When I pushed it down, it stopped squeaking. Eventually the strip worked its way back up though.

05e46M3 · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 08:02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stolidog

Just started happening to me. I was able to temporarily fix it by pressing down on the outside window strip. The one that goes across the door. If you look at mine closely it doesnt lay quite flat near the backside of the door. When I pushed it down, it stopped squeaking. Eventually the strip worked its way back up though.

Do you have any pics of which strip your talking about?

Crayola · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 08:26:47 PM

my passenger window makes a pop sound every time it goes down. with so many problems with the m, its the least of my worries lol

05e46M3 · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 09:08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just1ntym

my passenger window makes a pop sound every time it goes down. with so many problems with the m, its the least of my worries lol

Lol, we should compare who's noise is louder this weekend...

Crayola · Fri, Nov-19-2010, 12:08:07 AM

Haha fosho. Did you want to do it this weekend or next? It's going to be raining this weekend though

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05e46M3

Lol, we should compare who's noise is louder this weekend...

nschmdbrg · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 08:42:16 PM

Read somewhere about cleaning the channel and waxing the window?

ShafferMD · Thu, Nov-18-2010, 08:56:25 PM

I had a similar problem with both of my windows (driver and passenger). I also noticed that if I closed the door with the windows down, there would be a loud (embarassing) rattle. Began to notice more road noise and occasional water seepage into the rear of the window when closed as well. Upon research and inspection, I found that the regulator had become loose over time and the top nut on both driver and passenger had actually fallen off (into the door) and the bottom nut was two turns loose. I fished the nuts out of the door cavity with my trusty magnetic pickup tool, applied Loctite to the offending studs and retorqued the nuts. All problems solved!!! 15 minutes per side (roughly) and my worries and gone

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 05:14:56 AM	#1
05e46M3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,420 Reputation: 0	Passenger window squeaking issue.... Guys, it's just problem after problem with the M, why do I still own it? Anyways, recently, my passenger side window has been making this squeaking sound when I open it, only initially, but as the window goes down all the way, it stops... Basically it only happens near the top when it initiallly opens.. Could it be because I open my windows too much that it is starting to break down? Or could it be something else? MY driver side window is fine when I open it, no sounds or anything like that... I never knew if your a frequent window opener, it would stress the motors that work the windows... Help me out! Thanks

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 05:38:28 PM	#4
stolidog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 389 In the garage: '04 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Just started happening to me. I was able to temporarily fix it by pressing down on the outside window strip. The one that goes across the door. If you look at mine closely it doesnt lay quite flat near the backside of the door. When I pushed it down, it stopped squeaking. Eventually the strip worked its way back up though. __________________ 2004 Tiag - 6 Speed, 330d Shifter, Orion V2 4300k Winter: OEM 18's, 225/255 Dunlop WinterSport M3 Summer: OEM 19's, 245/275 Pilot Super Sport

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 08:26:47 PM	#6
Crayola Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 350 Reputation: 0 Location: Fremont, Bay Area	my passenger window makes a pop sound every time it goes down. with so many problems with the m, its the least of my worries lol __________________ 02 TiAg M3

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 08:56:25 PM	#10
ShafferMD M3 Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 611 In the garage: '93 BMW 325i '96 BMW 318 '03 BMW 325i '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	I had a similar problem with both of my windows (driver and passenger). I also noticed that if I closed the door with the windows down, there would be a loud (embarassing) rattle. Began to notice more road noise and occasional water seepage into the rear of the window when closed as well. Upon research and inspection, I found that the regulator had become loose over time and the top nut on both driver and passenger had actually fallen off (into the door) and the bottom nut was two turns loose. I fished the nuts out of the door cavity with my trusty magnetic pickup tool, applied Loctite to the offending studs and retorqued the nuts. All problems solved!!! 15 minutes per side (roughly) and my worries and gone __________________ 2003 6MT ///Carbonschwartz Metallic : Black Nappa : Premium Package : Cold Weather Package PERFORMANCE: 245/275 PS \|\| CDV Delete \|\| Clutch Stop \|\| BMW SSK \|\| RE RTAB's \|\| APPEARANCE: Invisibulbs \|\| AC Schnitzer Pedals \|\| Custom Toolkit w/ M3Forum Decal \|\| Painted Reflectors \|\| 55W Xenon Matched Fogs CONVENIENCE: Eurotray \|\| Dynavin V4 DVD/NAV Ask me anything about Powdercoating! PM me for Metric Clutch Stop sourcing

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Thu, Nov-18-2010, 06:46:53 AM	#2
05e46M3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,420 Reputation: 0	Dont know if anyone else has this issue with their windows.....

Thu, Nov-18-2010, 08:42:16 PM	#9
nschmdbrg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 68 Reputation: 0 Location: Marietta	Read somewhere about cleaning the channel and waxing the window?