Rear Parcel Shelf rattling

[bmw3er]

My rear parcel shelf is giving some 'nyak nyak' noise on my 1-mth old 323i already. SIGH! :screwedu:

Anybody got similiar encounter and has a solution for it?

(I think its the rear parcel shelf rattling, not too sure where the exact location is)

 

[Puny]

Re: Rear Parcel Shelf rattling

I have the same problem and will need to head down to PML to get it resolved. The last time I did, they replaced the rubber seal around the entire rear windscreen however, it didn't solve the problem.

Here's a thread in the US forum about similiar problems - one of the reasons is that the rear parcel is too tight and thus it rubs/creaks against the rear windscreen panel.

cracking/popping noise from rear parcel shelf/windshield? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

 

[bmw3er]

Re: Rear Parcel Shelf rattling

Never expect Munich quality to be so lousy. :furious:

 

[Puny]

Re: Rear Parcel Shelf rattling

Never expects Munich quality to be so lousy. :furious:

The problem with creaks is often that the solution is not difficult to implement (like loosening of the shelf), but the isolating of the problem is very difficult.

Let me know if the symptoms on mine match yours.

The creaks are more apparent when the car has rested for a long time (cooled).

1) When moving up/down slopes, there're audible creaks/clicks ocassionally.
2) When going over bumps/long sweeping bends the noise can be heard occassionally.
3) When the weather is hot, the noise appears more often (due to expansion).

If you are going to the meetup later (4-5pm, perhaps we can take a ride to listen for similiarities in the symptoms).

 

[Stray]

Re: Rear Parcel Shelf rattling

HAHAH Perhaps u got yourself a Replica Armani suit!:woowooo:

Never expects Munich quality to be so lousy. :furious:

 

[bmw3er]

Re: Rear Parcel Shelf rattling

My other Stuttgart cars are much better. :nehnehhh:
I guess all cheaper cars are like that, have to accept it now.

HAHAH Perhaps u got yourself a Replica Armani suit!:woowooo:

 

[bmw3er]

Re: Rear Parcel Shelf rattling

Thinking of it, Im getting exactly what u just mentioned!
I cant go for meetup later, update me again when PML fix your problem. Im not in town now.

The problem with creaks is often that the solution is not difficult to implement (like loosening of the shelf), but the isolating of the problem is very difficult.

Let me know if the symptoms on mine match yours.

The creaks are more apparent when the car has rested for a long time (cooled).

1) When moving up/down slopes, there're audible creaks/clicks ocassionally.
2) When going over bumps/long sweeping bends the noise can be heard occassionally.
3) When the weather is hot, the noise appears more often (due to expansion).

If you are going to the meetup later (4-5pm, perhaps we can take a ride to listen for similiarities in the symptoms).

 

[Stray]

Re: Rear Parcel Shelf rattling

Got PICS of yr Other STUTTGART cars ? Post them here LA

My other Stuttgart cars are much better. :nehnehhh:
I guess all cheaper cars are like that, have to accept it now.

 

[bmw3er]

Re: Rear Parcel Shelf rattling

Please be reminded this is a BMW forum.

Got PICS of yr Other STUTTGART cars ? Post them here LA