Window Problem - XBimmers

carlili4190 · 10-28-2011, 05:15 PM

Whenever the drivers window is rolled down it makes a horrendous screeching noise. The window also tends to roll down/up slower then any of the others. None of the other windows make this noise. Anyone have any idea why this would be happening?

I want to say its the weather stripping or something but does anyone know a fix for this or should I just go to the dealer and have them fix it?

JBG · 10-29-2011, 05:47 AM

I also am having this screeching noise - very recent and driver's front window. Have already had the regulator replaced on the passenger front side - very different sound/problem. Although this is a horrific sound that can be heard two blocks away, I'm looking forward to the interesting rationale/techno-babble that the dealer will no doubt present that will boil down to. "Oh, they all do this", or "tinting the windows caused this". The noise does not happen if it's raining, so the dealer will likely suggest I move to Seattle.

carlili4190 · 10-29-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JBG

, I'm looking forward to the interesting rationale/techno-babble that the dealer will no doubt present that will boil down to. "Oh, they all do this", or "tinting the windows caused this". The noise does not happen if it's raining, so the dealer will likely suggest I move to Seattle.

Same exact thing. When it rains no noise! I'm waiting to tint the windows after this issue is fixed because I'm worried that it will ruin the tint. I'm going to try and take it to the dealer this week or next.

I don't think it would have anything to do with the window motor. I think it's the weather striping along the window.

Powerrunner · 10-29-2011, 06:31 PM

I have no issues like you are experiencing, would suggest you take it to the dealer. Please keep us posted.

tuco44 · 10-29-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerrunner

I have no issues like you are experiencing, would suggest you take it to the dealer. Please keep us posted.

Agreed, no noise here, take it in.

ww8915 · 03-14-2012, 08:43 AM

I didn't see a resolution to this problem and since I am encountering the same issue after 8 months I was wondering what was done to correct it.
Please advise.
thanks

carlili4190 · 03-14-2012, 01:17 PM

I forgot about this thread! Well I took it in a while ago and the dealer relubed the seals and weather stripping. It worked for a while but the noise has come back

I have yet to take it back but something other then relubing things has to be done.

Ben Lee · 03-15-2012, 12:45 AM

My car just started to develop this screeching noise on the driver seat window. The technician says it is due to the faulty lining rubber and they need to change it. However, they need to order this spart part. Temporary they add some lubricant to make the noise dissapear.

JBG · 03-15-2012, 05:28 AM

It was the regulator for me. Had to be ordered from Germany. No problems since replacement, but they blamed it on everything from rain to rubber and a window tint. Not like they've never heard of a BMW window regulator going south.

ww8915 · 03-15-2012, 08:17 AM

Thanks for the quick response. Looks like I'm headed for the dealer!

zlee11 · 03-19-2012, 08:16 AM

Had a screech coming only from the drivers window (when opening and closing). The dealer applied some sort of lubricant. Problem solved.

carlili4190 · 03-19-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zlee11

Had a screech coming only from the drivers window (when opening and closing). The dealer applied some sort of lubricant. Problem solved.

Thats what the dealer did for me. The noise will come back with time.

ww8915 · 04-11-2012, 03:48 PM

I went to the dealer service. Was originally told only a lubricant was required but then informed that there was a recall for the regulator. Waiting for the part which is expected tomorrow.
Will report results.

carlili4190 · 04-11-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ww8915

I went to the dealer service. Was originally told only a lubricant was required but then informed that there was a recall for the regulator. Waiting for the part which is expected tomorrow.
Will report results.

This issue was with my drivers side window so the recall did not have an impact on the result. However, they did order new window guide rails(something like that) and the noise has disappeared.

jdavid2 · 04-12-2012, 12:35 AM

I had the screeching when opening/closing my rear driver side window. Had it in today and they "lubricated the seals and cleaned off the window". It is fine at this time.

I also had the left hand side front window regulator replaced per the recall today, but it had not been having any issues yet.

jsbos · 04-12-2012, 08:56 AM

Last year before purchasing my 2012 28i, I test drove a 2011 demo and it had an issue with the passenger window. It made a screeching noise then a crunch and the window didn't go up...

No issue with my 2012

Good luck

ww8915 · 04-13-2012, 08:38 AM

So the service people replaced the weather stripping on the outside part of the window ledge. It isn't making the noise. They also did the recall fix of the regulator on the passenger side which entailed taking the side panel inside the door off. Theat was working before and is working now. Took two days becasue they had to wait for the recall part. They did provide a loaner and were very professional and courteous.

Want the thrill · 04-13-2012, 05:24 PM

Anyone worry about the vapor barrier seal once the dealer works on the recall? Seems it was a big problem with the previous generation X3's. Wonder if it will be the same for this generation?

mibmwx3 · 06-09-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ww8915

So the service people replaced the weather stripping on the outside part of the window ledge. It isn't making the noise.

ww8915, Did the noise ever come back? My front driver's window started screeching tonight.

RSchneider · 06-10-2012, 02:02 PM

Squealing here also. And they are awfully slow - any Zhiguli has faster windows.

Want the thrill · 06-10-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mibmwx3

ww8915, Did the noise ever come back? My front driver's window started screeching tonight.

When my driver's side window started screeching I took it in for service and they replaced a worn flocking. So far, it's been quiet since.

mibmwx3 · 06-10-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Want the thrill

When my driver's side window started screeching I took it in for service and they replaced a worn flocking. So far, it's been quiet since.

Will call them tomorrow. It isn't making any noise today, but I made a recording of the sound. Strange that the flocking would be worn so soon.

10-28-2011, 05:15 PM	#1
carlili4190 Private First Class Drives: 07 Nissan 350Z, 11 BMW X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lincoln Park Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	Window Problem Whenever the drivers window is rolled down it makes a horrendous screeching noise. The window also tends to roll down/up slower then any of the others. None of the other windows make this noise. Anyone have any idea why this would be happening? I want to say its the weather stripping or something but does anyone know a fix for this or should I just go to the dealer and have them fix it?
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03-14-2012, 08:43 AM	#6
ww8915 Brave Heart Drives: X3 28i Alpine White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Any Resolution I didn't see a resolution to this problem and since I am encountering the same issue after 8 months I was wondering what was done to correct it. Please advise. thanks __________________

03-15-2012, 05:28 AM	#9
JBG New Member Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	It was the regulator for me. Had to be ordered from Germany. No problems since replacement, but they blamed it on everything from rain to rubber and a window tint. Not like they've never heard of a BMW window regulator going south. __________________ '11 X3 35i M-Sport Space Gray / Oyster

03-15-2012, 08:17 AM	#10
ww8915 Brave Heart Drives: X3 28i Alpine White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Thanks for the quick response. Looks like I'm headed for the dealer! __________________

03-19-2012, 08:16 AM	#11
zlee11 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New York Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	Had a screech coming only from the drivers window (when opening and closing). The dealer applied some sort of lubricant. Problem solved. __________________ 2011 X3 xDrive 28i Alpine White/Black/Brushed Aluminum Premium \| Technology \| Cold Weather \| Convenience \| Sat Radio \| BMW Apps \| Auto High Beams \| iPhone 4 Media Snap-In

10-29-2011, 05:47 AM	#2
JBG New Member Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	I also am having this screeching noise - very recent and driver's front window. Have already had the regulator replaced on the passenger front side - very different sound/problem. Although this is a horrific sound that can be heard two blocks away, I'm looking forward to the interesting rationale/techno-babble that the dealer will no doubt present that will boil down to. "Oh, they all do this", or "tinting the windows caused this". The noise does not happen if it's raining, so the dealer will likely suggest I move to Seattle.

10-29-2011, 06:31 PM	#4
Powerrunner Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW X3 35i 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naperville Posts: 275 iTrader: (0)	I have no issues like you are experiencing, would suggest you take it to the dealer. Please keep us posted.

03-14-2012, 01:17 PM	#7
carlili4190 Private First Class Drives: 07 Nissan 350Z, 11 BMW X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lincoln Park Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	I forgot about this thread! Well I took it in a while ago and the dealer relubed the seals and weather stripping. It worked for a while but the noise has come back I have yet to take it back but something other then relubing things has to be done.

03-15-2012, 12:45 AM	#8
Ben Lee Enlisted Member Drives: BMW F10 528i and BMW X3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indonesia Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	My car just started to develop this screeching noise on the driver seat window. The technician says it is due to the faulty lining rubber and they need to change it. However, they need to order this spart part. Temporary they add some lubricant to make the noise dissapear.

04-11-2012, 03:48 PM	#13
ww8915 Brave Heart Drives: X3 28i Alpine White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	New Regulator I went to the dealer service. Was originally told only a lubricant was required but then informed that there was a recall for the regulator. Waiting for the part which is expected tomorrow. Will report results. __________________

04-12-2012, 12:35 AM	#15
jdavid2 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 X3 35i White Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	I had the screeching when opening/closing my rear driver side window. Had it in today and they "lubricated the seals and cleaned off the window". It is fine at this time. I also had the left hand side front window regulator replaced per the recall today, but it had not been having any issues yet.

04-12-2012, 08:56 AM	#16
jsbos Private Drives: 2012 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	Last year before purchasing my 2012 28i, I test drove a 2011 demo and it had an issue with the passenger window. It made a screeching noise then a crunch and the window didn't go up... No issue with my 2012 Good luck

04-13-2012, 08:38 AM	#17
ww8915 Brave Heart Drives: X3 28i Alpine White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	RELIEF So the service people replaced the weather stripping on the outside part of the window ledge. It isn't making the noise. They also did the recall fix of the regulator on the passenger side which entailed taking the side panel inside the door off. Theat was working before and is working now. Took two days becasue they had to wait for the recall part. They did provide a loaner and were very professional and courteous. __________________

04-13-2012, 05:24 PM	#18
Want the thrill Major Drives: X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI Posts: 1,040 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 X3 35i [3.88]	Anyone worry about the vapor barrier seal once the dealer works on the recall? Seems it was a big problem with the previous generation X3's. Wonder if it will be the same for this generation?

06-10-2012, 02:02 PM	#20
RSchneider Private First Class Drives: 2011 X3 xDrive30d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vienna, AUT Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	Squealing here also. And they are awfully slow - any Zhiguli has faster windows.

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