Squeal
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Printed Date: 27-May-2024 at 11:42
Topic: Squeal
Posted By: bm24v
Subject: Squeal
Date Posted: 05-August-2004 at 16:03
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Does anyone know what can cause a god awafull squeal from the front drivers window when putting it down, not so much going up. The glass isn't getting scratched, It's the only one that does it! |
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Posted By: BMWE34sport
Date Posted: 05-August-2004 at 16:04
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I'm having a similar problem on my passenger side window so any advice greatly recieved ------------- 1991 525 Sport 
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Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 05-August-2004 at 16:06
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Difficult to say what it could be, you might just need to lubricate the window guides....The best thing would be to remove the door panel so you can locate where the noise is coming from.
Miles -------------  
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0"> 
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Posted By: bm24v
Date Posted: 05-August-2004 at 16:14
| Yea I suppose that'd be the best thing to do really. |
Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 05-August-2004 at 16:39
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Its easy enough to remove the panel, you need to remove the electric mirror control switch (or blanking plate on the passenger side) and remove the screw behind, then remove the plastic circular screw cover from behind the door handle and remove the screw. You should then be able to unclip the fasteners from around the edge of the panel and pull upward and outwards at the same time to release the other clips (be careful not to pull to hard as the door handle cable will still be attached). I would normally suggest following the instructions on bmwe34.net to remove the panel but they are not correct (does not mention the 2 screws).
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: KP
Date Posted: 05-August-2004 at 17:02
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Squeal like a ........ I've the same squeal from my drivers window, other 3 windows are fine. It does seem to have gotten worse over the last few weeks. This car is starting to drive me nuts. I don't like the 'clunk' when the windows fully open. ------------- '97 E39 523i Auto Black Leather int. Oxford Green |
Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 05-August-2004 at 17:11
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My windows don't clunk they just stop when they get to the bottom, the same on my Dad's E39 ?
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 05-August-2004 at 18:08
I didn't get the squeal, but I did get the clunk & slow motion opening which happened for a couple of weeks before the clunk was followed by the more ominous sound of the glass falling to the bottom of the door! (why do these sort of things happen just as you're starting a long motorway run?) The two little X shaped white plastic jobbies that fit onto the bottom of the glass and connect to the motor arm via a ball joint seem to become brittle with age. The ball joint then cracks causing the window to become slightly misaligned - slow or squeaky running. If this is your problem change BOTH of the plastic bits, I didn't..... but have had to now. While you've the glass out it's a good time to squirt some lubricant into the window runners too.
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karlf wrote:Posted By: bm24v
Date Posted: 05-August-2004 at 20:42
Well Karlf, It looks like you n me are gona be taking our door cards off to ave' a keek at things!, and oil/grease ect whatever we find. |
Posted By: kena530
Date Posted: 06-August-2004 at 08:17
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I had this on my 530. I replaced the rubber strips, both inner and outer at the top of the door frame that act as weather proofing for the window glass. They have a coating on them which wears off after time and causes the rubber to squeal against the glass as it moves downwards. Especially on hot days. Hope this helps ------------- Kena530 |
Posted By: bm24v
Date Posted: 06-August-2004 at 09:12
| Ah! ok I'll check that, cheers. |
Posted By: Úbermensch
Date Posted: 06-August-2004 at 12:41
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I had the same squealing problem while lowering the drivers side window back afew months ago (and the odd thump from in htere while cornering at speed), so I carefully removed the door panel (its held on with 6 philips screw heads, some of which are concealed under the doorhandle and some plastic moulding), I hadn't the plastic pulled back two minutes when out jumped a leprechaun!
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Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 06-August-2004 at 13:01
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: BMWE34sport
Date Posted: 06-August-2004 at 14:46
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he probably thought you were after his 'lucky charms' ------------- 1991 525 Sport
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