Fixing squeaks, rattles and pops in a BMW - a cheap, fast and effective DIY
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
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Great fix Tommy!! I just applied the tape, tested it out and works GREAT!! Zero squeaks when I go over ramps. Couldn’t be better, very happy.
For all who are considering this as well: the tape is rather expensive, €24 for a roll incl shipping. But more than worth it as the squeaks were driving me crazy on my less than 2yr old f31.
xkjagxk glad it worked!!
Bmw”s are horse shit man i bought a brand new f20 its 1 year old now in september and it rattle as hell
wd40 easy fast fix
Amazing! Those same noises were driving me crazy.
You deserve a trophy for this video.
Thanks! I’m happy to report that after a week of driving with it the noises are completely gone.
Hey Tommy I'm really gonna give this to you man. You pinpointed exactly where he needed to be taped. No more annoying sound. This was driving me insane! I had installed this tape before but I had it installed a little further inside on the door. Finally the car is how it was supposed to be from factory
Great! Happy to help
Was considering selling my F31 335d because of these noises. This solution has totally solved it. Thanks for posting this video. Much appreciated. 👍🏼
NIce I’m glad!!
Can't thank you enough for this video. I drive a 2020 plate X5 M Sport and the creaking noises were driving me crazy for several weeks. I had previously tried the Gummi Pflege / WD40 suggestions before I had watched your own fix. The lubricants helped a little initially, but I still wasn't sure exactly where the noises were originating from and therefore applied the lubrication on every section of rubber on the doors and door jams, which really wasn't necessary (and a little messy). I applied the tape this morning and silence is golden! The sense of relief I felt when pulling out of the driveway with no creaking sounds was joyous. Such a simple but ingenious solution. Thanks again.
Nice! I’m so happy this helped.
Very helpful Tommy! Car has been creaking almost the entire time I've owned it. Gotten accustomed to it almost, but I will definitely give those ideas a try.
It’s a night and day difference. I have no creaking anymore
Tommy, I wish I could give you 1000 👍🏻 bro. I’ve had the same issue since day 1 and it drives me nuts. Thanks for posting this.
You got it! I hope this resolves your issues
This is the video I've been waiting for!! Thank you!!! Validation that it's not just me and not just my F82!
Luckily it’s an easy fix
Worked on my 2019 X5 G05. Squeaky doors gone! Brilliant!
So happy to hear!
Just applied this fix and WOW! Cannot believe it was this easy after all this time and six trips to the garage!
Nice!! Glad it helped
Nice job Tommy! I always thought the noises from mine were the car complaining to be back home, she wanted to be on the road!!
Ha ha ha that is one way to look at it
Bro I am new to you, this is unique! Your content is like a form thread! And it’s very helpful but cuz I am a nerd entertaining! Keep up the good work!
Thanks!!! I’m glad you’re here
Thanks mate, any help and ideas about the armrest noises while is under pressure? When you're driving and put your elbow on it...
Tommy the man
Thanks for this
You got it. The noise was driving me nuts
Great, very detail and easy for new user. Tks again.
Thanks!!
Thanks Tommy, these noises were driving me nucking futs.... even a repair job at the dealer didn't fix it. Great video, as always.
Sometimes we have to outsmart the dealer! Ha ha
Another great video for the BMW DIYer crowd. Thanks. But, note this problem is hard to solve. Fortunately tape has solved the issue for now but unfortunately it will return. First, BMW calls these outer door gaskets 'Window Guides'. The squeaking of the guides is common on all BMW sedans. The guides are made from combining two types of artificial rubber. 1) EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), the most common material used by car manufacturers for this purpose, and 2) TPE (thermoplastic elasomer), a type of artificial rubber used in . . . look it up and you'll be surprised. Using TPE helps prevent the guides/seals from cracking over time (a common problem on many cars). The wonderful thing about EPDM is it can be lubed/cleaned with a wide range of chemicals, even those that contain silicone. TPE, on the other hand, does not/not tolerate silicone well. Silicone can cause TPE to break down. Number 1 tip, avoid anything with silicone in it when cleaning the exterior of the car, including soap, wax, sealants, etc. Unfortunately, if the guides do get exposed to silicone, they will begin to break down and will squeak and creak. You can lube the guides with a chemical called Krytox which is both EPDM and TPE friendly. But even that won't work forever. The ultimate solution? Replacement. To replace the guides, you'll will also need a mysterious chemical BMW will sell you called G14, the only lubricant BMW approves for Window Guides. I've looked but can't find the actual chemical that G14 is made of but BMW tells you, that's the chemical to use on the back of the guides. If you plan to replace the guides, research the issue in detail. The front doors are relatively easy but the rears required careful planning. Let's just say, getting the guides out is a lot easier than getting them in again. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for your video. My BMW got this problem for years. Now I have found the best solution here. Its reduced 90% uncomfortable noise. I bet BMW dealer doesn't even thought this solution.
Awesome! I’m glad it helped
Actually, I think BMW does do this fix if you report this issue. So it's manufacturer backs! :D
Mine went back to the dealer when I complained of this issue. I never knew how they fixed it until watching this!
Just bought a used 2018 340i with only 3800 miles. The first day I owned it, taking the wife out for her first drive, we both heard the dreaded squeaking in the back seat backing out of the driveway. We both said what the &%#$. I just brushed it off telling her it's just a simple fix, I'll have the dealer look at it. The whole time I'm breaking out in a sweat, just really pissed off thinking I was taken on this deal. I lived with it for the last two days not really enjoying my very first BMW, thinking did I get a lemon, no BMW is suppose to make that kind of noise being this new. THANK GOD I found this, I feel like I can now truly enjoy this amazing ride!!! Thanks for the video, amazing fix. It works!
Now that makes me happy!!!!!!
thanks Tommy for this great video. I have fixed this specific noise that comes from the doors, but there are many other noises and squeaks that come from the seats, the rear curtains, the built,.... that's really will make me crazy, my card is almost new with only 7k miles. did you observe the same? do you have any suggested solutions for this? it seems that hard suspensions with low-quality accessories cause all this terrible.
Honestly I don’t have many other squeaks.
F I N A L L Y !!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm gonna go ahead and buy those tapes and finger-crossed it'll solve my problem . The noises are just too much to handle especially when you just wanna drive home listening to good music after a hard day's work.
Let me know if it worked
did it work?
Thank you so much Tommy!!
You got it!!
Great video Tommy
Thanks
I had this same problem and BMW swapped out my shadow line trim under warranty and that solved the issue for me so far.
The issue will come back once the rubber dries out a little bit
Hey man, I have a question, my GLE has a similar issue, but as long as I roll the window down a little, the problem is gone. Can I still try on this tape? BIG THANK YOU
Very useful tip. Thanks
Thanks for watching
Clever solution! I’ve been using Gummi Pflege, and had never heard of this tape until now. Just curious: how has this tape held up in the 4 years since this video was made? Have you had to remove/reapply it? If your car is ever parked in the rain or hot sun, that would tend to loosen the tape’s adhesive properties, no?
I finally received my M3 Tommy. It is beautiful. The dealership made it very hard to get through purchasing online, and did not send temporary plates or follow through with many things.... But things are falling into place now I can see why you love your car I look forward to starting fresh!
Wow congrats!! What spec ?
2016 f80 non zcp, sakhir orange, black leather, with some extras. So far so pretty!
Kosta Nanopoulos wishing you lots of happy and safe miles !
Great job! Had this issue with my f30 as well and took it to bmw and they applied the lubricator but it is starting to creak again :/
This is a permanent fix !
my dealer just fixed this issue on my '18 F80. It was driving me crazy! They did exactly what you have outlined in this video. They explained that this happens because some of the car wash solutions leave a waxy coating over the rubber trim which in turn causes these noises to happen over time.
Good to hear. I wanted to skip a trip to the dealer
Hey Tommy my 2016 Sakhir Orange M3 arrives on Wednesday. Besides crazy excitement I am starting to plan. It is a base model so I am looking into buying a tune with the competition burbles and possibly a AA midpipe. The headlights are the led without projector bulbs, not sure how I feel about those yet. I will also be replacing all chrome trim and emblems with all black. Thank you for the guides and recommendations! I would love to come down to see the small details on your car in person once I get my car up to par. Do you have any recommendations on Buying a of the shelf tune for mine? I want the competition burbles but don't really want the gts overrun too loud. Thank you
Congrats! Happy to meet up when you get the car even before you start modding it. I could give you some tips. Regarding mods: AA midpipe is the way to go. LED headlights are better than projectors but you can have the bezels painted black and it will look amazing.
Hi Tommy. First of all, GREAT VIDEO! It's the only video addressing this issue on the internet. I'm having the same problem on my E90. Do you think vinyl wrapping the sills will help? I'm thinking of doing that since mine are a bit faded from the sun.
THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN for solving this mystery for me :))))
Yes! It will help for sure
Hey tommy,Please help me.. My bmw 1 series 2016 makes a noise like teeth grinding on the driver's door, will this tape eliminate this noise? thanks
thanks for sharing, I got the same problem.
Hope you can fix it using my method
Hey Tommy, cool video, congrats for 10k subs. Had a question, do you know how I can fix a weird noise coming from the exhaust? It's like a short and loud whistle at around 2500 rpm. Went to Bmw and they said it must be something at the exhaust.
Thank you very much! Is your exhaust completely stock or is it aftermarket? I suspect there must be a leak somewhere either at a clamp or maybe even by the downpipe. I’ve also heard that tips can make a whistling noise depending on the design.
I have the same issue with my M140i here in Europe despite many 3 claims to BMW and a replaced rubber gaskets issue is still there... Time to give this a try ;)
Thanks for the Video
This will solve it for sure
I did this 3 years ago, also on my F20(Lci) and it worked like a charm.
Did you try this and did you tape the same area where the body of the car meets the felt on top of the door/window area? Or did you tape the door where it meets the rubber seal all round?
Hi, what size is good to use? Thanks 😊
Hi Tommy, thanks for this helpful information. By now, are you still driving without hearing any squeaking noise from the doors ? Just wondering how long and well does the tape last. Cheers ;)
Yes sir! Over a year now and zero issues
nice job Tommy.
Thanks !
Tommy - Thanks for the tip! I have an annoying creaking from the plastic trim that surrounds the steering wheel (just between the steering wheel and gauges). Have you had this issue?
Hmm..can't say I do. But when i do I will circle back with you.
Thanks Tommy. This sounds like a better solution to BMW's gummi pflege. The pflege works but does need constant attention. Do you have any info on long term performance of this tape, especially in the very warm climates? I am asking because the door seal material is porous, allowing it to "breathe."
Yes sir. Almost a year with a solution and zero problems I have no squeaking whatsoever
Tried Gummi Pflege and it didn’t stop the creaking. I’ll give this a try!
Gummi pflege is temporary. This is permanent and will definitely work
Is the 303 stuff you showed similar to Gummi Pflege? I find that it’s nice to put that on the door seals of lots of cars. They tend to dry out fast.
Gimmi Pflege is more slippery. 303 is used more to dress up the rubbers but also works to stop squeaks....but won’t last very long
Tommy can you give us an update on this? I’m curious how the tape holds up over time. Does it get weathered start to peel? Did you have to give it a fresh round of tape? Thanks
So far so good after over a year!
Thanks for the info. I will try it. The tape shown in the link is blue in color. Is that the correct one? Can't seems to find the transparent type.
The tape is clear. I think blue is the backing. If you slide right you can see it’s actually beige. No matter what color you won’t see it.
Dude you are addicted!! I'm going to have to buy a F80.. lmao. good job with the blogs
Maybe buy mine ?! :)
How many mm wide is the tape ?
Thank you!
Anytime!
Tommy - I have creaking sounds on my F83. How would you recommend implementing this solution, if at all, on an F83? Thanks!
I would put it in between the areas that creek
Thank you for this! I’ve been using Meguiars ultimate paste wax in the inner and outer trim areas and it works well but as you said it has to be re applied every now and then. How much tape did you need? Was it the 1/2in X 36 yds?
I ended up using like 16 feet total. 1/2 inch is good
Tommy L Garage thanks!
Another great and clear solution ,,g8 vid👍
Thanks 👍
I just took mine in to fix these sounds . Ordered tape hope it fixes it . Did you put any tape on the door too or just that single strip .
Just the single strip. And honestly just over the rear door is enough
Hey Tommy! how is this fix holding up? its been a year and a half now? also is it okay to use any tape and not the one you used?
It is holding up well but you have to use the tape that I used
I have a f36 similar sounds. wonder if this is what i need to do also.
This is the fix
Great Tips!!!!!
You got it!
Hi Tommy thanks for the video, is it okay to use 12.7 mm UHMW polyethylene? I have the same noise in my F30. Btw, I feel like there is a noise inside the car, too. You know, there are lots of plastic parts in F30. Do you have a solution for them?
Yes it will work!
Hey tommy, just a got a 2021 m340 recently. I started noticing a small rattle/creak from the sunroof. Tried a lot of lubing but with no luck. Have you experienced this issue and happen to know the fix? I am bringing it in to the dealer for the second time and maybe replace the sunroof glass since it is under warranty. A lot of the g20 owners also have this issue and they fixed it by replacing the glass. Thanks in advance
I heard when the upper gasket gets dry it squeaks. Have you tried lubing it?
I have the same noise but the noise comes from the flocked material contacting the window edges. I have to clean the flocked material every 3-5 days to keep the noise away.
hav you tried greasing it up?
I'm getting a bad rattle in the back panel below my rear window on my f82 but I refuse to go with the tennis ball method. Any ideas?
I’m not sure about that to be honest with you. How’s your car ever been in an accident?
Yes! You saved me... thanks
Anytime !
Great video. Where are you originally from ?
Poland
Hi, I see there are a few options for size and length of the tape. Which is the correct one to purchase? Thanks in advance
From my experience anything between 0.75 and 1.5 inch will work.
Length - you will need at least 20 feet.
Bro I have 2015 Bmw 4 series convertible, I have same noises. Have you tried to put little lubricant on that rubber?
Doesn’t help
Hey Tommy, I’m getting crazy with this noises! Hope this will work, I spent lot of time cleaning up all doors panels and window garnishes.. I’ll let you know, thank you for now!
It’s been a year for me. Zero issues. This fixed my problem for good
Interesting video - demonstrates the flex in the body even on low impact manoeuvres such as backing out the drive. Polythene is pronounced Polly-eth-a-leen or just Polly Theen :) - same stuff as used to line artificial hip and knee joints! Self-lubricating, dampening and space filling !
Thanks for that!!! I was having a hard time with the name haha
I hate it when that happens. I'm gonna try it on my car. Thanks for the tip!
You got it. I’ve been driving with it now and the problem has completely been solved
you can put carba on the filt also , no need for tape
Tape is you put it once and forget it
Tommy, help me please. I have an M140i and I have this problem. I looked for the tape you used and couldn't find any more.
Could you send me a link or the brand/model of the tape?
Thank you very much
The 1 inch tape in the link is what I used. Just use the clear option and not blue. It's all in that link.
My BMW dealer applied this clear silicone tape on my 1 Series and it cured the problem that had driven me made with body flexing.
Nice!
Tommy do you have a video on rattles coming from your dashboard? My dashboard has a rattle/scratch noise when driving at certain speeds. The noise stops when I’m applying pressure down or pushing up on the cluster
Try removing the climate control and radio. Then line it with felt. Noise will go away
@@TommyLGarage it’s not around the climate control area, it’s more on where the Speedometer area is
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Very well said!
Wouldn’t the tape collect dust/dirt? Also curious to see how this holds up over time with car washes.
A little over a week now with the tape and so far so good. It does not collect any dirt so far.
Gummi Pflege worked for me , every 2-3 washes I apply it ,
It works but it’s temporary. Tape is a permanent solution
Another cheap, fast and effective DIY to fix this noise problem is having your kids in the car.
I love having kids in my car!
I wouldnt say cheap
Sounds bloody expensive to me!
Wonder if you can use the tape and sealant
Sure !
Thanks for this video, i'll give it a try next time. If anyone else is going crazy and needs a quick fix, I used leather balm and wiped it all over the rubber seal and all of the noise went away.
Good one too but not permanent. This tape is permanent.
Excellent video and it fix my nightmare 😅 Thanks
Glad to help! Which tape did you end up buying ?
For the moment, I only put Water resistant silicone lubricant on the rubber but , I will try to find "clothes tape" .
I will let you know if it work well in the future 😅
Would it work if you apply this to the doors?
It should
Hello I have the same sound in my f20 car. Where can he get the tape? What is the name of this tape? Thank you very much for your help.
Hello. I linked it in the video. Let me know if you see it
Great, old school diy solution. Wouldn't it collect dust though?
Thanks! Almost two years in and zero issues. No dust
Fantastic video man! Just to confirm - did you get the 1 inch wide? Or 1/2 is enough? Thanks!
1/2 is enough. Thanks !!
@@TommyLGarage ah thanks! I got the 1/2 one but I can see in video youre clearly using the 1inch one :). So no need to get the 1inch one you think?
Hi, I have a 120i which doesnt have that black trim on the inside and already has a transparent tape running pretty much where you put yours. I still have the same sound your car makes when leaving the driveway. By the end of the video you pushed the front door and you could hear some squeaking. Mine does this too when pressing on the door and since it already has tape (done by previous owner apparently) and it doesn't have the black trim, I figure that this is the cause of the noises. Any idea on how it can be fixed? Thank u and sorry for the long post.
How about replacing the tape ? Maybe yours is not the right tape or not properly installed ?
@@TommyLGarage yes maybe. But I was talking about the noise that comes out when pressing the front door at 5:42 (caused by the front door seals rubbing the rear door seals). That's the one I'm aiming to solve.
My friend I have a BMW 116D F20 from the year 2019 with 43,000 km.
He started making a popping noise in the driver's B-pillar, right over the seat belt, near the roof.
Can you tell me how I can fix this?
This noise sounds like something metallic and I find it so strange that a car with a few kms, and traveling on good roads, has this problem!
If anyone knows how to fix it I would be very grateful. Thanks
HOW AUOUT M4? I HAVE SAME ISSUE! THANKS~
Same solution works for you.
a simple solution for the hood under the rear window that makes noise?
Vaseline ?
Wondering what width of the tape did you get. Would 12.5mm wide be enough to get rid of the noise ? Thank you
Oh yes. Should be plenty
Thank you and it works !
Hi I have a 2016 M3 Comp package and I kept hearing this knocking/rattle noise from my left rear suspension when going over uneven surface when traveling less than 70kph. Been to the dealership they admitted the noise is abnormal but after keeping my car for 5 weeks they couldn't figure out why as they have replaced every part possible on the suspension they then told me it's normal as the same noise can be heard from another M3 Comp. just wondering if you have experienced the same noise with stock suspension? Thanks.
Not at all. Zero noise. Even with my M performance suspension I’m getting no noiSe
Tommy L Garage thanks Tommy. It’s so bad to a point where I want to sell it.
Thankkkk youuuuuuu!!!!!!
You got it!
Seriously man!!! The noise was driving me nuts!! I already order the tape!! Lol
Using painters tape is genius!
Thank you. It helps me stay aligned
Hey Tommy, are you still selling your mud flaps? My 15mm wheel spacers are making it necessary !
Charles Dedlow where did you get your spacers?
Burger motorsports, highly recommended those guys they are local to me and super helpful. I went with 15mm on all four corners, gives just a enough wheel poke without it looking over the top.
Do you think that waxing that surface might work?
I tried. Didn’t work
What about getting all new seals on the door? BMW should cover that if under warranty.
They won’t. I tried
Will you be buying the 2021 m3?
I’m not sure. Not 100% sold on it.
Hey Tommy. Got that same noise in the cabin of my car after putting a tint on my windows. For some reason it goes away when I have the windows cracked a little. Do you think this solution will fix my problem?
Yes it should.
@@TommyLGarage thanks for the quick reply.
@@TommyLGarage bro it worked like a charm. No noise at all.. thanks a lot for the vids bro
Thanks for the video. Could you post an amazon link where I can order the tape? ... am too stupid to find the right one 😂
Done - it’s the first link in the description. Hope it helps!
@@TommyLGarage thanks for the Quick Response
Apply Gummi Pflege which will stop the creaking. I use it and it works great.
But I’d have to apply it constantly. This you just apply and never touch again.
Tommy L Garage On average I’ve had to apply it about once every 8 months. It conditions all the door seals as well. I wouldn’t apply cheap tape to my BMW! But each to their own..
Hi tommy can you give the name of the tape it will help a lot i guess thanks
Jeff Zadig check out the video description - it’s in there
Thanks TLG you’re the man
Thank for the advice. I recently applied that solution and the noise stopped on all doors except one. Now I have a problem with getting that thing off. It left a lot of glue on it so its kind of painful to get it off :D. I still have no idea how to stop that door squeak :D
Goo gone?
@@TommyLGarage what
@@KV89-b3c He is talking about glue gun ..
Those seats 😎
Yup!
how would i solve this on my hard top convertible? it has no back door :( 2 door 440i f33 any help would be greatly appreciated
Yes it should ?