2006 X3 doors creaking problem

byngsk · #1 05-12-2006, 07:51 PM

My 2006 X3 started to make creaking sound (or as somebody expressed nicely as sound of old chestbox opening) after a month after I bought.

I went to the dealer and they replaced all the door seals. However the
sound is back after awhile.

I see many messages complaining the sound on 2004 and 2005 models
but haven't seen any on 2006.

Does any one have similar problem on 2006 X3 ? If so, do you have any advice to fix the problem ?

Thanks in advance !

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Rick in Prescott · #2 05-15-2006, 04:14 PM

Try a little Silicon spray on the door seals. Seems to be a common problem but hey, you have to remember it is a SAV not a 745i.

B&DCalgary · #3 05-15-2006, 05:33 PM

I wipe my door seals down whenever I'm detailing the interior, with Meguire's NXT TechProtect. A little bit on a rag, and about 10 seconds per door, solves the problem instantly and keeps the door seals quiet for 4-6 months.

simoncpw · #4 05-15-2006, 09:42 PM

I've had this squeaky / creaky noise in my X3 since the car was only a few months new... replaced windows seal, door seal... etc (do search on my posts), but the noise always come back after a few days... to a point where I gave up and try to ignore it (i know, it's difficult becos the noise is soooo annoying)!

UNTIL 6 weeks ago, I took the car in for an oil service and mentioned the issue again... then they put an ultra-thin-transparant tape on the inner side of the door frames, and the noise is completely gone! It's been 6 weeks now and so far so good (fingers crossed!). I think it says "Anti Rubbing Tape" on the job order form.

byngsk · #5 05-15-2006, 11:22 PM

Thanks for all your replies. So the bottom line is: 1) the squeaky/ creaky noise is common even in 2006 X3s and 2) There's no official fix for this other than spraying or taping remedy ... right ?

B&DCalgary · #6 05-16-2006, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byngsk

Thanks for all your replies. So the bottom line is: 1) the squeaky/ creaky noise is common even in 2006 X3s and 2) There's no official fix for this other than spraying or taping remedy ... right ?

Right-o

simoncpw · #7 05-16-2006, 07:54 AM

Well, the "official fix" is to replace the door seals as described by one of BMW's service bulletins; and the "Anti-Rubbing-Tape" was replaced by the BMW's Service Center.... not sure if you would consider it as "official" as well.

I would definitely suggest to give the anti rubbing tape a try.

Quote:

Originally Posted by byngsk

Thanks for all your replies. So the bottom line is: 1) the squeaky/ creaky noise is common even in 2006 X3s and 2) There's no official fix for this other than spraying or taping remedy ... right ?

B&DCalgary · #8 05-16-2006, 01:05 PM

And it's also well known that, although the 'official fix' is to replace the door seals, it doesn't work and the creaking noise comes back almost immediately.

byngsk · #9 05-16-2006, 01:18 PM

Thanks for your advices. I did get all four door seals replaced but doesn't seem to work... I give it a try both - wiping and taping.

byngsk · #10 05-17-2006, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simoncpw

I've had this squeaky / creaky noise in my X3 since the car was only a few months new... replaced windows seal, door seal... etc (do search on my posts), but the noise always come back after a few days... to a point where I gave up and try to ignore it (i know, it's difficult becos the noise is soooo annoying)!

UNTIL 6 weeks ago, I took the car in for an oil service and mentioned the issue again... then they put an ultra-thin-transparant tape on the inner side of the door frames, and the noise is completely gone! It's been 6 weeks now and so far so good (fingers crossed!). I think it says "Anti Rubbing Tape" on the job order form.

btw, where do they apply the anti-rubbing tape ? All around the door or just the upper part ?

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