Thread: Any rattles?
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      01-05-2020, 03:37 PM   #102
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Console and Steering Column shroud rattles and squeeks

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Originally Posted by Declio View Post
Have you guys had to chase down any rattles yet? Just over 600 miles on mine, and I'm hearing my first one. It sounds like it's coming from over my head/to the left of my ear on the driver's side. Either from the headliner or possibly from the roof rack slot cover, only when going over bumps. I'm going to try to remove it and drive around and see if i still hear it.

Coming from a Subaru, this is something I'm used to. Was hoping BMW would be immune but I guess it's something that happens in every car.
Mine does, too. My 2012 335i is silent and solid inside, but this 2017 230i is inferior. The plastic is harder and thinner than my other car and really squeaks at certain frequencies from rougher road surfaces.

I sprayed Blaster Teflon Dry Lube and squeaks have settled down quite a bit in the steering column trim and eliminated squeaks from the console. We'll see how long it lasts, but I'm not impressed with the interior build quality of the F22.

Last edited by scooterD; 01-05-2020 at 03:38 PM.. Reason: typo
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