Sunroof rattles when closed

[bmwpower]

When it's popped up, it doesn't rattle. I've already taken it apart hoping to find some sort of bushing or guide that was worn, but I didn't find anything significant.

I'm beginning to think it's the sunroof seal. Anyone have this problem?

Which is the correct part?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HD23&mospid=47408&btnr=54_0148&hg=54&fg=05

Anyone remove their sunroof? Was the sunroof nice and tight in the hole?

[DuRWooD]

My sunroof rattles a bit when closed as well, although the car is 19+ years old, it doesn't rattle as much as my 5 year old mazda sunroof. I just always drive with it open

[bmwpower]

My sunroof rattles a bit when closed as well, although the car is 19+ years old, it doesn't rattle as much as my 5 year old mazda sunroof. I just always drive with it open

Haha, yes, that's what I do at times as well. But when it's cold out or raining, it's less than idea.

[bmwpower]

bump.....

[PCP JR]

bump and has anyone changed their own seal?

mine doesn't leak and isn't loose/rattly, but the seal looks tatty and i'd like to refresh it. every time i look at it, it looks older than moses.

[bmwpower]

bump....starting to drive me nuts now that my suspension is nice and quiet....

No one else has fixed this thing?

[bmwpower]

bump...

[slocar]

Sorry to be bumping an old thread, but mine just developed a rattle. Anyone have a fix?

Damn, it's just one thing after another with this car ...

[TouringDan]

I have fixed mine - and it only cost me $.80!

Take one quarter, one dime, and a nickel and wedge it up between the headliner and the sunroof - just in front of the front/rear seam. Repeat for other side.

Problem Solved!

[Russellc]

I replaced the sunroof gasket and solved the same rattle you describe. Bought mine from BMA

[moroza]

Are you sure it's the lid itself that's rattling, and not the cloth-covered interior panel, or one of the links in the mechanism? If it's the lid, I'd replace the seal.

[bmwpower]

Are you sure it's the lid itself that's rattling, and not the cloth-covered interior panel, or one of the links in the mechanism? If it's the lid, I'd replace the seal.

It's def the lid. I removed the liner and I could move the lid up and down from the inside with it closed.


I replaced the sunroof gasket and solved the same rattle you describe. Bought mine from BMA

THIS IS GREAT! I was hoping someone would have tried this. Which is the correct part number?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HD23&mospid=47408&btnr=54_0148&hg=54&fg=05&hl=3

There are 2- #2's. Or is it #13?


I have fixed mine - and it only cost me $.80!

Take one quarter, one dime, and a nickel and wedge it up between the headliner and the sunroof - just in front of the front/rear seam. Repeat for other side.

Problem Solved!

Not quite sure I follow. What happens when you open the sunroof? :)


Sorry to be bumping an old thread, but mine just developed a rattle. Anyone have a fix?

Damn, it's just one thing after another with this car ...

I hope the gasket fixes it. I don't mind if you bump...I needed an answer!

[Russellc]

Here is a link on removing the sunroof. I followed these instructions
http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/maintenance/Body/sunroof.htm

Link to where I found rust under my sunroof panel- pleas check yours
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/336435/

I believe there are two gaskets a thin and a thick gasket. BMA advised the thin gasket. That is what I used and everything is much tighter, but not binding

[slocar]

So the gasket is the solution. Thanks guys!

I guess I'll hold off on it then since it's not leaking or anything ... I'm getting tired of spending money on this car. :(

[TouringDan]

Not quite sure I follow. What happens when you open the sunroof? :)


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