Squeeking in sub zero temperature

magic77 · 03-03-2010, 04:57 PM

Just wondering if its just me, when its really cold as I start to drive car first thing in morning there is terrible squeeking coming from the back of the car, its almost as if the boot is rubbing agsinst the window rubber.

Has anyone had this? Ordered some silicone spray to see if it resolves it just really annoying

The other one is the rear window defroster, is it me or when turned on it turns the rear window to a bacon fryer. The noise that makes sounds like bacon being fried, not bad but first few times scared the heck out of my little girl.

shane55 · 03-03-2010, 05:48 PM

...very same happened to me when it was really cold last month...I was fully sure it was the middle head rest...it went away when the car warmed up! also when its cold a creaking noise can be heard coming from the dash after a few mins from startup...im guessing that the hot air from the heater is causing some thermal expansion of the plastic while it changes temperature quickly!...nothing some expanding foam

wouldnt sort out!!

R12TCH · 03-03-2010, 06:29 PM

Thats spooky!
I have been getting really pissed off with a creaky/squeeky dash board over the last few weeks and came to the very same conclusion..... that it only happens during sub zero conditions!

Googlyamnesiac · 03-04-2010, 03:40 AM

yep, same happens to me. I think it's the boot seals. My last car did it also, it's a slightly unnerving sound for some reason.

Once i've driven a few miles it goes.

Skid · 03-04-2010, 04:35 AM

I have found this too.

It appears to come from the rear quarter but only when the car has been sat in sub zero temps.
I put it down to things expanding at different rates as the car warms up causing parts to rub against each other.
Even pulled over and had a good look around the car, opening and closing all the doors the first time I noticed it.

Just turn the stereo up!

03-03-2010, 04:57 PM	#1
magic77 Brigadier General 273 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Squeeking in sub zero temperature Just wondering if its just me, when its really cold as I start to drive car first thing in morning there is terrible squeeking coming from the back of the car, its almost as if the boot is rubbing agsinst the window rubber. Has anyone had this? Ordered some silicone spray to see if it resolves it just really annoying The other one is the rear window defroster, is it me or when turned on it turns the rear window to a bacon fryer. The noise that makes sounds like bacon being fried, not bad but first few times scared the heck out of my little girl. __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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shane55 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 336 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M-Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IRL iTrader: (0)	...very same happened to me when it was really cold last month...I was fully sure it was the middle head rest...it went away when the car warmed up! also when its cold a creaking noise can be heard coming from the dash after a few mins from startup...im guessing that the hot air from the heater is causing some thermal expansion of the plastic while it changes temperature quickly!...nothing some expanding foam wouldnt sort out!! __________________ Sapphire Black* Darklines* Black Dakota Leather* Heated Seats* Professional Navigation* Xenons* High Beam Assist* Hi-Fi* USB Audio* DAB* BMW Assist* Sun Protection Glass
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R12TCH Enlisted Member 8 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (1)	Thats spooky! I have been getting really pissed off with a creaky/squeeky dash board over the last few weeks and came to the very same conclusion..... that it only happens during sub zero conditions! __________________ 335i M-Sport Coupe Titanium Silver, Saddle Brown leather, Alufelgen alloys, M3 spoiler, Electric sunroof, Adaptive headlights, Pro Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Logic 7/DAB/USB, Heated seats, Sun protection glass, Climate windscreen, Electric sunblind, F&R PDC, Folding Mirrors... and an amazing soundtrack!
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Googlyamnesiac Captain 62 Rep 743 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520D Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (3)	yep, same happens to me. I think it's the boot seals. My last car did it also, it's a slightly unnerving sound for some reason. Once i've driven a few miles it goes.
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03-04-2010, 04:35 AM	#5
Skid First Lieutenant 7 Rep 384 Posts Drives: It's a Mini Adventure Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List Dec 2010 Mini One D [0.00] 2007 E90 325d M Sport [0.00]	I have found this too. It appears to come from the rear quarter but only when the car has been sat in sub zero temps. I put it down to things expanding at different rates as the car warms up causing parts to rub against each other. Even pulled over and had a good look around the car, opening and closing all the doors the first time I noticed it. Just turn the stereo up!
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