[rmnoonan]

Same squeak on mine over bumps! Seems to be coming from gear selector. Sounds like tiny bird chirps.

[SCBimmerKid]

I fixed my own squeak and I know exactly where it's coming from. Mine was coming from the lower part of the dash near the cup holders. I'll try to do a DIY

[shivaswrath]

are 328's not assembled in Germany?

[dd1981]

Originally Posted by dan5.5

So my 2012 328i is starting to develop both a squeak and a rattle from the middle to right section of the dashboard. I am pretty bummed out , its only got 350 miles on it.

I going to take to a dealer this weekend, but wanted to know if you guys have any advice before I go.

Thanks!

Yep I know exactly what youre hearing and I know what it is since I work on new model development with my company im pretty knowledable about squeak and rattles. I already fixed mine and Ill be glad to share the info.

Youre gonna have to roll up those sleeves and take down some panels.

The 1st panel that is rattling is your passanger side kick panel. This is the lowest panel under your dash. its the 3 white push pins they move around and when youre driving the car and its around 1500 rpm the car makes them vibrate and buzz.

The other one is your under dash hush panel the one with the 12v accessory and with the light. you will have to remove this and use squeak and rattle tape. I know most of you guys wont have this tape but you can substitue some foam. Ill show you where it goes. Pics attached.

Originally Posted by mikikuki7

Btw... They won't be able to fix
It... They will probably tell you it's normal... Or that you're hearing things... Good luck man!

Youre correct the dealer sucks at things like this. They always act like they dont hear shit. Really their ears arent trained to pick up things like this. You really have to know what and how to hear it.

[dd1981]

Originally Posted by SCBimmerKid

I fixed my own squeak and I know exactly where it's coming from. Mine was coming from the lower part of the dash near the cup holders. I'll try to do a DIY

There is one on my idrive aluminum panel towards the rear it buzzes. Ill fix that one tomorrow. I just got done fixing a bunch of other crap. But hey good find and good job keep em coming. It seems we have to take matters into our own damn hands to be 100% satisfied with 57k vehicles......

[Dabaitu]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

I seem to get trim squeaking from the back seats around the doors when the car flexes. Wonder if the dealer can fix this.

FYI, ,this was fixed by cleaning the rubber door seals of any products the pre-delivery team used on them. Advised you should only use water to clean these.

[dd1981]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

FYI, ,this was fixed by cleaning the rubber door seals of any products the pre-delivery team used on them. Advised you should only use water to clean these.

+1. ALso for referance if anyone tints the windows they will make a slight clatter sound against the inner door flock run seal. My e90 did it, my girlfriends does it, and my f30 is starting to do it. Just how it is.

[755MSL]

Originally Posted by dd1981

+1. ALso for referance if anyone tints the windows they will make a slight clatter sound against the inner door flock run seal. My e90 did it, my girlfriends does it, and my f30 is starting to do it. Just how it is.

I don't know how to thank you, I really appreciate the pictures and description.

You're the hero f30post needs but doesn't deserve.

[dd1981]

Originally Posted by 755MSL

I don't know how to thank you, I really appreciate the pictures and description.

You're the hero f30post needs but doesn't deserve.

Ah no problem you're very welcome. Im glad I can help. Thank you for the kind word sir .

Usually once you fix a rattle a new one pops up that is a little less faint. and the journey of finding it begins again. Unfortuanetly for us this f30 is still so new BMW has not worked out the kinks just yet.

If and when I find more rattles I will be sure to post the fix.

[755MSL]

Originally Posted by dd1981

Ah no problem you're very welcome. Im glad I can help. Thank you for the kind word sir .

Usually once you fix a rattle a new one pops up that is a little less faint. and the journey of finding it begins again. Unfortuanetly for us this f30 is still so new BMW has not worked out the kinks just yet.

If and when I find more rattles I will be sure to post the fix.

You might want to just create a DYI rattle detection/fix thread. That would get SOME attention!

[dd1981]

Originally Posted by 755MSL

You might want to just create a DYI rattle detection/fix thread. That would get SOME attention!

Yes I guess I could lol since I already created a few. I didnt really think anyone would be that interested in a rattle fix. I fugured I would just post it up for the OP fo this thread.

[755MSL]

Originally Posted by dd1981

Yes I guess I could lol since I already created a few. I didnt really think anyone would be that interested in a rattle fix. I fugured I would just post it up for the OP fo this thread.

You will be surprised. So many people have been complaining about it, this is a godsend. I was going to man up and start taking things apart but now I will have direction so thank you again.

[dd1981]

Originally Posted by 755MSL

You will be surprised. So many people have been complaining about it, this is a godsend. I was going to man up and start taking things apart but now I will have direction so thank you again.

I reposted it in the DIY section.