Squeak from under convertible cover when top down

amutti · 03-31-2021, 12:15 PM

Just checking to see if anyone else has this problem. When I go over uneven road with the top down, I sometimes get very noticeable squeak/creak from right side (US/passenger side)rear at the cover/under the convertible cover. It sounds like the top is bouncing. Is this normal? The car has about 2,000 miles on it.

jzeiler4 · 03-31-2021, 03:34 PM

Are you sure it is not the passenger seat belt hitting the B pillar. Mine flaps with the top down and no one in the seat so I move it over the side of the seat to keep the tang from hitting the B pillar. Might want to try that and see if the noise goes away.

amutti · 04-08-2021, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jzeiler4

Are you sure it is not the passenger seat belt hitting the B pillar. Mine flaps with the top down and no one in the seat so I move it over the side of the seat to keep the tang from hitting the B pillar. Might want to try that and see if the noise goes away.

Nope. It's not the seat belt (I get that too). It is very much a creak or squeak noise. I tried to get some video/audio, but there was too much wind noise. We are just starting to get some good top down days in New England so I'll see what I can do to capture the noise.

bongko · 05-11-2021, 11:30 PM

I have a 2016 with ~37k miles and there were minor squeaks with the top up or down. Usually more noticeable when driving on the fast on freeway or uneven roads at moderate speeds. I got rid of most of the squeaks with Gummi Pflege Stift and some lube on the joints. I use the Gummi religiously now, maybe once a month; could be over doing it.
At 2k miles that cars pretty new so I doubt the seals or joints are squeaky. Perhaps the squeaks may be coming from the suspension or body roll from uneven roads?

amutti · 05-12-2021, 07:27 PM

I'm pretty sure it's coming from the top once it's down. I never hear the noise when the top is off. I need to do a bit more research. I'm going to bring the car to the dealer in a month for an oil change and I'll have them look at it.

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amutti Private First Class 96 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2021 Convertible M240i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Squeak from under convertible cover when top down Just checking to see if anyone else has this problem. When I go over uneven road with the top down, I sometimes get very noticeable squeak/creak from right side (US/passenger side)rear at the cover/under the convertible cover. It sounds like the top is bouncing. Is this normal? The car has about 2,000 miles on it.
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jzeiler4 Lieutenant 319 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i xDrive vert Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Hazel Green, AL iTrader: (0)	Are you sure it is not the passenger seat belt hitting the B pillar. Mine flaps with the top down and no one in the seat so I move it over the side of the seat to keep the tang from hitting the B pillar. Might want to try that and see if the noise goes away.
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bongko Enlisted Member 9 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i F23 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: 91007 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235i [0.00]	I have a 2016 with ~37k miles and there were minor squeaks with the top up or down. Usually more noticeable when driving on the fast on freeway or uneven roads at moderate speeds. I got rid of most of the squeaks with Gummi Pflege Stift and some lube on the joints. I use the Gummi religiously now, maybe once a month; could be over doing it. At 2k miles that cars pretty new so I doubt the seals or joints are squeaky. Perhaps the squeaks may be coming from the suspension or body roll from uneven roads?
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amutti Private First Class 96 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2021 Convertible M240i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty sure it's coming from the top once it's down. I never hear the noise when the top is off. I need to do a bit more research. I'm going to bring the car to the dealer in a month for an oil change and I'll have them look at it.
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