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      12-04-2012, 08:55 PM   #1
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trunk door rattle?

with bumps it sounds like something is loose in the back. i have checked everything, it feels like is the trunk door areas. any ideas?
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      12-04-2012, 09:26 PM   #2
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This might be from the latch of the tailgate.
Or the trunk lid.

Check this out.
"http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/83922-tailgate-rattle-noise.html"

goodluck!
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      12-04-2012, 09:44 PM   #3
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From my own experience: didn't fully lock in place one side of my rear seats when I lifted them back up from the folded position. The seat rattled slightly when road bumps were encountered and from the driver's seat sounded like it was coming from trunk area.
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      12-05-2012, 03:59 PM   #4
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Try the plastic trim surrounding the inside tailgate glass (I think its a three piece section). I have added double sided tape on the connecting sections plus padded where I could so that there is no possible movement.

I also put grease on the locking mechanism and striker.

I also made sure that the roller cover does not move at all.

I have absolutely no rattles now. Super solid car. Its amazing how a few little rattles can upset the whole feel of the car.
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      12-05-2012, 10:55 PM   #5
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From my own experience: didn't fully lock in place one side of my rear seats when I lifted them back up from the folded position. The seat rattled slightly when road bumps were encountered and from the driver's seat sounded like it was coming from trunk area.
This is spot on for my '12 X5M. Occasionally the fold down portion of the clam shell rear end wont get "snapped" shut right. And in both cases it sounded like it was coming from the far far far far back or below the back side windows.

Funny thing the mechanic at the dealership had to actally ride in the "trunk" area with me driving at a good clip to figure it out. He couldn't figure it by just sitting in the rear seat!
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This is spot on for my '12 X5M. Occasionally the fold down portion of the clam shell rear end wont get "snapped" shut right. And in both cases it sounded like it was coming from the far far far far back or below the back side windows.

Funny thing the mechanic at the dealership had to actally ride in the "trunk" area with me driving at a good clip to figure it out. He couldn't figure it by just sitting in the rear seat!
I had the same issue, and I was able to figure out it was the rear passenger side seat back. I just opened and closed everything that moved until I heard it-drove me nuts, as other than that, the X5M is rock solid and quiet.
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Funny thing the mechanic at the dealership had to actally ride in the "trunk" area with me driving at a good clip to figure it out. He couldn't figure it by just sitting in the rear seat!
Lol... the thing about SUV's is that we have that big open "cavern" in the vehicle and sounds just echo around in there which throws off our hearing and its ability to pinpoint the origin immediately.

I actually didn't figure it out till I noticed one of my rear seat-belts was caught behind the seat preventing it from completely retracting into place. When I corrected the issue and snap the seat back is when that "click" clicked my brain. And sure enough when I drove, no more noises.
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      12-07-2012, 12:12 PM   #8
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I had the same issue, and I was able to figure out it was the rear passenger side seat back. I just opened and closed everything that moved until I heard it-drove me nuts, as other than that, the X5M is rock solid and quiet.
Exactly...I just took some electrical tape and wrapped the hook and it went away...dead silent now. That little squeak was driving me insane.
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Put electrical tape around these U hooks, all sides of it:

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      12-07-2012, 03:37 PM   #10
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Ironically, this morning I noticed a "buzz" in the rear somewhere-turns out its the cross piece for the panoramic sunroof-has anyone ever had this happen? Not sure if I can actually adhere this to anything yet.
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      12-09-2012, 03:06 AM   #11
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Ironically, this morning I noticed a "buzz" in the rear somewhere-turns out its the cross piece for the panoramic sunroof-has anyone ever had this happen? Not sure if I can actually adhere this to anything yet.
I have it in my 2012 D. So sick and tired of this car and all it's rattles. I just throw a few punches at this spot until it quiets down lol, until next time. Have no patience any longer for countless dealer visits. Just patiently waiting until the lease ends.
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