First irritant on my 550...

Seattle135is · 06-23-2011, 07:37 PM

2 weeks into my 550, and there's a rattle from the passenger seat belt holder - seems like there's something loose inside the trim. Ironically had a similar rattle on my 09 335...visit to dealer imminent since it's bugging me..

r3amir · 06-24-2011, 09:58 AM

Keep the belt buckle up high on the passenger side, the sound should go away

Good luck

ghueser · 06-24-2011, 11:14 AM

Mine had the same problem, then I saw where the buckle was all the way down the belt and was hitting the B Pillar. Just move the buckle up using the plastic thingy? (I thought it was permanently attached on the belt...not the round one, but the one that spans the belt) Hopefully, this is what is causing your rattle.

LuvMyE92 · 06-24-2011, 02:02 PM

I drape the belt over the seat to keep it from rattling against the pillar.

Mac B · 06-24-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

I drape the belt over the seat to keep it from rattling against the pillar.

Me too

mercury · 06-24-2011, 02:37 PM

Same. Cracks me up that we all have the same issue :-)

ex-poster · 06-24-2011, 05:12 PM

Sounds (ha) like the same problem the E90 had when it first came out as well.

Bimmer535xi · 06-25-2011, 02:04 AM

I had same and notice first time last week. Just moved

the buckle up on belt.

delvek · 06-25-2011, 04:08 AM

My 550 doesnt do it at all but I have had a few F10 loaners that drove me crazy with the rattle. Not sure why but I think Ghueser is on to something.

pharding · 06-25-2011, 04:53 AM

I just adjusted the buckle when I got the car and it worked like a charm.

Robin_NL · 06-25-2011, 06:36 AM

I see I'm not the only one with that rightside seatbelt rattle. Remedy: always take your partner/wife/whoever with you

Jimdery · 06-25-2011, 08:05 AM

Three week old 520 and I have a persistent buzz, sounds like a loose component, coming from centre of the dash. Its clearly something resonating at certain revs and when going over bumps. Really irritating given how fantastically quiet the car is otherwise. Anyone had a similar problem? Always worried tat if the dealer opens up the dash they will simply leave something else loose!

delvek · 06-25-2011, 11:38 AM

Hey Jim, drove many different F10's and I haven't heard these things, it might be car specific like you mention.

KRUZNM3 · 06-25-2011, 12:41 PM

Lol I tend to reach over on a daily basis to adjust the seat belt to get rid of that noise!

06-23-2011, 07:37 PM	#1
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06-24-2011, 11:14 AM	#3
ghueser Lieutenant 36 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Mine had the same problem, then I saw where the buckle was all the way down the belt and was hitting the B Pillar. Just move the buckle up using the plastic thingy? (I thought it was permanently attached on the belt...not the round one, but the one that spans the belt) Hopefully, this is what is causing your rattle.
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LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	I drape the belt over the seat to keep it from rattling against the pillar. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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mercury Private First Class 58 Rep 160 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Competition Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW M5 Competi ... [9.80]	Same. Cracks me up that we all have the same issue :-)
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ex-poster Lieutenant 19 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2000 328, 2006 330 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	Sounds (ha) like the same problem the E90 had when it first came out as well.
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06-25-2011, 02:04 AM	#8
Bimmer535xi New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2011 535ix Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I had same and notice first time last week. Just moved the buckle up on belt.
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06-25-2011, 04:08 AM	#9
delvek Major 32 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2014 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	My 550 doesnt do it at all but I have had a few F10 loaners that drove me crazy with the rattle. Not sure why but I think Ghueser is on to something. __________________ 2014 550i M-sport
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pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I just adjusted the buckle when I got the car and it worked like a charm. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8715 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I see I'm not the only one with that rightside seatbelt rattle. Remedy: always take your partner/wife/whoever with you
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06-25-2011, 08:05 AM	#12
Jimdery New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 520dF10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Cabin noise.... Three week old 520 and I have a persistent buzz, sounds like a loose component, coming from centre of the dash. Its clearly something resonating at certain revs and when going over bumps. Really irritating given how fantastically quiet the car is otherwise. Anyone had a similar problem? Always worried tat if the dealer opens up the dash they will simply leave something else loose!
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06-25-2011, 11:38 AM	#13
delvek Major 32 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2014 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Hey Jim, drove many different F10's and I haven't heard these things, it might be car specific like you mention. __________________ 2014 550i M-sport
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KRUZNM3 Colonel 191 Rep 2,191 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (12)	Lol I tend to reach over on a daily basis to adjust the seat belt to get rid of that noise! __________________ [2016 Mineral White F80] [BBS LM] [Air Lift 3P] https://www.instagram.com/kruznm3/
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