X3 squeaking noise from Pano roof

Roadmaster · 04-22-2016, 08:05 PM

Hi There
Does anyone know how to permanently fix this annoying squeaking noise?
My dealer here in Canada seems cannot fix this problem at all.
I have been there 2 times and now the moon roof and shade cannot be closed. I have to manually initialized it to close.
Thanks

kevink1 · 04-24-2016, 09:03 AM

There are some suggestions here on the site. I haven't actually tried them yet. But mine seems to only speak when shade is open, and it is cold. Summer approaches, and I tend to keep it closed in summer due to the Oklahoma heat.

jqw · 04-24-2016, 06:53 PM

My roof has the same problem, but when I opened it, the noise gone, I closed it the noise appeared again.

riguy · 04-24-2016, 07:44 PM

Do a search, there's a large thread on this. I had same issue and used the easy fix and problem never returned. Involves a little rubber bumper on piece that touches the glass.

Mingstar88 · 04-24-2016, 08:46 PM

DO NOT take your car to dealership for this, they will mess it up even more.

lbjgh posted a fix for the issue
read through this thread
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...=809566&page=4

tiggerii · 04-25-2016, 05:50 AM

lbjgh's fix works! It costs next to nothing and takes a couple of minutes to install.

nyalpine90 · 04-25-2016, 09:23 AM

when pano roof starts to malfunction, to reset it push button up and hold it 20 seconds.
it will go thru several sequences.

for creaking noise use rubber bumpers as describe in link above.

supernova1 · 04-26-2016, 02:18 PM

Instead of rubber bumps, I used Velcro pads (soft loop side). I cut two small squares and attached them where the above link recommends. Noise is gone irrespective of outside temperature!

bbbuzzy · 04-26-2016, 09:20 PM

Great info on this site, just posting to be able to find it easily at a later date.

Roadmaster · 06-06-2016, 07:11 PM

Jut to keep you guys informed about my X3 Panoramic roof issues. Since January of 2016, I have been in/out of BMW dealership in Newmarket 5 times now.
Today, I took the car out of dealer's parking lot and did not hear any noise from the usual spot. I will keep an eye on it
If the squeaking noise starts again, I would apply Velcro pad first per Supernova1 suggestion, since I already have it.
It is great info. about fixing/eliminating squeaking noise from the Panoramic Roof.
Great post. Thank you all

04-22-2016, 08:05 PM	#1
Roadmaster New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Barrie iTrader: (0)	X3 squeaking noise from Pano roof Hi There Does anyone know how to permanently fix this annoying squeaking noise? My dealer here in Canada seems cannot fix this problem at all. I have been there 2 times and now the moon roof and shade cannot be closed. I have to manually initialized it to close. Thanks
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04-24-2016, 09:03 AM	#2
kevink1 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	There are some suggestions here on the site. I haven't actually tried them yet. But mine seems to only speak when shade is open, and it is cold. Summer approaches, and I tend to keep it closed in summer due to the Oklahoma heat.
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04-24-2016, 06:53 PM	#3
jqw New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	My roof has the same problem, but when I opened it, the noise gone, I closed it the noise appeared again.
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riguy Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 263 Posts Drives: '15 X3 M-Sport 28i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X3 28i M-S ... [0.00]	Do a search, there's a large thread on this. I had same issue and used the easy fix and problem never returned. Involves a little rubber bumper on piece that touches the glass.
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04-24-2016, 08:46 PM	#5
Mingstar88 First Lieutenant 78 Rep 390 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	DO NOT take your car to dealership for this, they will mess it up even more. lbjgh posted a fix for the issue read through this thread http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...=809566&page=4
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04-25-2016, 05:50 AM	#6
tiggerii Enlisted Member 9 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3 M Sport 30e Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 3.03 M ... [0.00]	lbjgh's fix works! It costs next to nothing and takes a couple of minutes to install. __________________ 2021 BMW X3 M Sport 30e - Carbon Black 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT - White 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 - Black
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7433 Rep 11,843 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	when pano roof starts to malfunction, to reset it push button up and hold it 20 seconds. it will go thru several sequences. for creaking noise use rubber bumpers as describe in link above.
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04-26-2016, 02:18 PM	#8
supernova1 New Member 21 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 x28i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Instead of rubber bumps, I used Velcro pads (soft loop side). I cut two small squares and attached them where the above link recommends. Noise is gone irrespective of outside temperature!
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04-26-2016, 09:20 PM	#9
bbbuzzy Lieutenant 18 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '13 335is convertible (manual) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north of Boston iTrader: (0)	Great info on this site, just posting to be able to find it easily at a later date. __________________ '13 335is convertible (manual) '11 X3 xdrive35i '15 Sienna Limited AWD (road tripper) '06 330i MT, sport,premium (retired)
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06-06-2016, 07:11 PM	#10
Roadmaster New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Barrie iTrader: (0)	Jut to keep you guys informed about my X3 Panoramic roof issues. Since January of 2016, I have been in/out of BMW dealership in Newmarket 5 times now. Today, I took the car out of dealer's parking lot and did not hear any noise from the usual spot. I will keep an eye on it If the squeaking noise starts again, I would apply Velcro pad first per Supernova1 suggestion, since I already have it. It is great info. about fixing/eliminating squeaking noise from the Panoramic Roof. Great post. Thank you all
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