Bloody rattling cargo / trunk / boot cover - XBimmers

dnw · 05-06-2012, 05:46 PM

As a major rattle nut I am (touch wood) largely impressed with my X3s build so far and have no cabin noise issues (other than excessive wind noise at speed but that's a 'feature' apparently)... with one major exception.

The extensible cargo / trunk / boot lid cover thing. It rattles when extended, less so when retracted, pretty non stop. I knew this was coming as the demonstrator was exactly the same and that thing has rattle city written all over it.

If I take it out, it stops, so I manage to keep myself calm thinking that I can do that if it gets to me - but I shouldn't have to, plus I don't like the boot being 'exposed' - I keep a couple of small things in there.

I am pretty sure there was a post about someone improving it with lubrication or bits of felt but for the life of me I can't find it. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction?

mibmwx3 · 05-06-2012, 06:03 PM

Here you go.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...highlight=felt

nfs060 · 05-06-2012, 08:05 PM

I had a ticking sound coming from the rear cargo area. I thought it was the boot door and I tired adjusting it many times. It was really pissing me off. The dealer could not find the source after multiple times. I ended up looking for it and found it was coming from under the rear cargo area. If you take the floor cover up there is a cargo space, underneath this is where the battery is located. The squeak was coming from the styrofoam in back of the battery rubbing against the plastic panel on top of it.
Hope this helps. It might not be the same source but what the heck worth a look or may I say feel.
Good luck hope you can get it silent.

dnw · 05-07-2012, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mibmwx3

Here you go.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...highlight=felt

That's the one, many thanks!

plob · 05-08-2012, 01:08 PM

Hi mate
I fixed mine this evening. It is a temporary fix but it works.
I discovered that is wasn't the internal mechanism that was rattling - it was the whole cover housing that was making a noise.
I lifted the back of the cover mechanism (as if I was going to remove it) and stuffed some examination gloves under it (clean ones of course).

I've attached a quick and dirty photo so you can see what I mean. I plan to cut out some sticky back felt and put it on the mating surface between the mounting point and the cover housing itself.

I hope that helps
Cheers
P

n55x3 · 05-08-2012, 02:17 PM

We found the best solution: took the rattle box out all together and stuck it in the corner of the garage.

I may add ours back this summer as the temps increase things may quiet down a bit.

dnw · 05-08-2012, 03:56 PM

plob - many thanks, I will give this a go!

n55x3 - "rattle box"

dnw · 05-12-2012, 02:02 PM

plob you are a star

. This has worked for me too. Here is my temporary fix:

and my permanent one is on order

Want the thrill · 05-12-2012, 02:11 PM

I just took my X3 in for the software update and a Nav. glitch and forgot to mention the rattling trunk cover. Turns out when they test drove it to see if they got the Nav glitch fixed they must have heard it and fixed it! They used the exact product that you have on order. They also placed the tape underneath the handle where it can hit off the plastic. It is now quiet as a church mouse.

mibmwx3 · 05-12-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Want the thrill

I just took my X3 in for the software update and a Nav. glitch and forgot to mention the rattling trunk cover. Turns out when they test drove it to see if they got the Nav glitch fixed they must have heard it and fixed it! They used the exact product that you have on order. They also placed the tape underneath the handle where it can hit off the plastic. It is now quiet as a church mouse.

I quieted mine down with a couple of 2" square pieces of black knit, but I like the tape idea better. I complained but was told that this is normal when plastic rubs against plastic. Will show them a picture of the tape when I bring it in for the software update.

SR40X3 · 08-27-2012, 01:49 PM

Fixed ours with more permanent fix by using felt pads (the ones you put under chair legs so they run smooth over a hard floor), places them at the contact points between the cover and the plastic housing ans steel pin which accept te cover....exactly where the glove and piece of cloth are placed in the pics above....left side only (uk).

If anyone would like pics, ask and I will take some.

flash3 · 09-18-2012, 10:03 PM

Tried to see if the noise is coming from the cover but nope. It seems to be coming from the door itself

gareth12468 · 09-19-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by flash3

Tried to see if the noise is coming from the cover but nope. It seems to be coming from the door itself

Mine has the same problem and every time I bring my car for service, the service guys said they cannot hear the noise.....

Cropwell · 09-19-2012, 04:32 PM

I have to admit that these rattles drive me mad !
Will try some of the fixes suggested,
Also noticed that I get noise from stuff moving around in boot. I have the BMW boot liner and am disappointed by this as the surface is not really non slip.
In the process of ordering a non slip mat to stop things moving when going round corners.

05-06-2012, 05:46 PM	#1
dnw Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 X3 30d MSport / 2007 118d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 243 iTrader: (0)	Bloody rattling cargo / trunk / boot cover As a major rattle nut I am (touch wood) largely impressed with my X3s build so far and have no cabin noise issues (other than excessive wind noise at speed but that's a 'feature' apparently)... with one major exception. The extensible cargo / trunk / boot lid cover thing. It rattles when extended, less so when retracted, pretty non stop. I knew this was coming as the demonstrator was exactly the same and that thing has rattle city written all over it. If I take it out, it stops, so I manage to keep myself calm thinking that I can do that if it gets to me - but I shouldn't have to, plus I don't like the boot being 'exposed' - I keep a couple of small things in there. I am pretty sure there was a post about someone improving it with lubrication or bits of felt but for the life of me I can't find it. Would someone be able to point me in the right direction? __________________ X3 30d M Sport Carbon Black delivered April 2012
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05-08-2012, 01:08 PM	#5
plob Private Drives: X3 30d SE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Deepest, darkest Cheshire Posts: 55 iTrader: (0)	Hi mate I fixed mine this evening. It is a temporary fix but it works. I discovered that is wasn't the internal mechanism that was rattling - it was the whole cover housing that was making a noise. I lifted the back of the cover mechanism (as if I was going to remove it) and stuffed some examination gloves under it (clean ones of course). I've attached a quick and dirty photo so you can see what I mean. I plan to cut out some sticky back felt and put it on the mating surface between the mounting point and the cover housing itself. I hope that helps Cheers P Attached Images __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive30d M Sport . . Carbon black . . Oyster leather . . Professional multimedia package . . Access package . . Visibility package . . DAB radio . . Professional speakers . . Sun protection glass . . Variable damper control (VDC) . . Reverse camera with top view . . Front seat heaters . . Black instrument panel embellishers . . Matt aluminium roof rails and window trim . . Panoramic sunroof . .and a partridge in a pear treeeee...

05-08-2012, 03:56 PM	#7
dnw Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 X3 30d MSport / 2007 118d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 243 iTrader: (0)	plob - many thanks, I will give this a go! n55x3 - "rattle box" __________________ X3 30d M Sport Carbon Black delivered April 2012

05-12-2012, 02:02 PM	#8
dnw Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 X3 30d MSport / 2007 118d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 243 iTrader: (0)	plob you are a star . This has worked for me too. Here is my temporary fix: and my permanent one is on order __________________ X3 30d M Sport Carbon Black delivered April 2012

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05-06-2012, 06:03 PM	#2
mibmwx3 Private First Class Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	Here you go. http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...highlight=felt

05-06-2012, 08:05 PM	#3
nfs060 New Member Drives: 2011 x3 35i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	I had a ticking sound coming from the rear cargo area. I thought it was the boot door and I tired adjusting it many times. It was really pissing me off. The dealer could not find the source after multiple times. I ended up looking for it and found it was coming from under the rear cargo area. If you take the floor cover up there is a cargo space, underneath this is where the battery is located. The squeak was coming from the styrofoam in back of the battery rubbing against the plastic panel on top of it. Hope this helps. It might not be the same source but what the heck worth a look or may I say feel. Good luck hope you can get it silent.

05-08-2012, 02:17 PM	#6
n55x3 Lieutenant Drives: n55 x3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: us Posts: 412 iTrader: (0)	We found the best solution: took the rattle box out all together and stuck it in the corner of the garage. I may add ours back this summer as the temps increase things may quiet down a bit.

05-12-2012, 02:11 PM	#9
Want the thrill Major Drives: X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI Posts: 1,034 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 X3 35i [4.00]	I just took my X3 in for the software update and a Nav. glitch and forgot to mention the rattling trunk cover. Turns out when they test drove it to see if they got the Nav glitch fixed they must have heard it and fixed it! They used the exact product that you have on order. They also placed the tape underneath the handle where it can hit off the plastic. It is now quiet as a church mouse.

08-27-2012, 01:49 PM	#11
SR40X3 Private Drives: X3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	Fixed ours with more permanent fix by using felt pads (the ones you put under chair legs so they run smooth over a hard floor), places them at the contact points between the cover and the plastic housing ans steel pin which accept te cover....exactly where the glove and piece of cloth are placed in the pics above....left side only (uk). If anyone would like pics, ask and I will take some.

09-18-2012, 10:03 PM	#12
flash3 Captain Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 649 iTrader: (0)	Tried to see if the noise is coming from the cover but nope. It seems to be coming from the door itself

09-19-2012, 04:32 PM	#14
Cropwell Enlisted Member Drives: X3 30d Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	I have to admit that these rattles drive me mad ! Will try some of the fixes suggested, Also noticed that I get noise from stuff moving around in boot. I have the BMW boot liner and am disappointed by this as the surface is not really non slip. In the process of ordering a non slip mat to stop things moving when going round corners.