Rattling Noise from Rear

rganguly · 12-09-2014, 02:02 PM

So for a while I had a rattling noise from the rear - took it to the dealer and they did some fixing and it definitely reduced the noise. They are also replacing the Spindle Drive Units where they feel are the noises coming from.

Have anyone had the Spindle Drive Units (The rods in the rear trunk door) replaced so far ?

Mathme · 12-09-2014, 02:13 PM

Mine has been rattling around lately in the the back door/liftgate area. To me it sounds like plastic-on-plastic rattles. I'll have it looked at next month when it's in for service.

I have also noticed that it's only started rattling since the rainy season started...

rganguly · 12-09-2014, 02:19 PM

Mine is the lift-gate as well, yeah first it seems like plastic they greasedup the door knobs etc and now they said they will replace the Spindle Drive Units . If that fixes it I will let know.

MattBianco · 12-09-2014, 03:43 PM

see the post by @42pilot here: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...noise+rattling

and posts #16 by @mikikuki7 and #29 by @Baboum68 and #37 and especially #54 by @Diper here: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ghlight=rattle

#54 has a PDF attached that is worth a look. Lastly, post #65 by @barcelona points to a service bulletin in case yours is not coming from the prior mentioned post numbers.

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rganguly Private 5 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Rattling Noise from Rear So for a while I had a rattling noise from the rear - took it to the dealer and they did some fixing and it definitely reduced the noise. They are also replacing the Spindle Drive Units where they feel are the noises coming from. Have anyone had the Spindle Drive Units (The rods in the rear trunk door) replaced so far ?
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MattBianco Lieutenant Colonel 1281 Rep 1,886 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d msport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Marin, California iTrader: (0)	see the post by @42pilot here: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...noise+rattling and posts #16 by @mikikuki7 and #29 by @Baboum68 and #37 and especially #54 by @Diper here: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ghlight=rattle #54 has a PDF attached that is worth a look. Lastly, post #65 by @barcelona points to a service bulletin in case yours is not coming from the prior mentioned post numbers. __________________ Amber or Red Rear Turn Signals? Vote/have your say: LINK. Post your MPGs 100L/km here: LINK X5 F15 Engines Compared LINK Take the BMW X5 F15 Survey: LINK See the Results: LINK N57 Diesel Tuning Chips Compared LINK Last edited by MattBianco; 12-09-2014 at 03:49 PM..
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Rattling Noise from Rear

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Mathme Private 10 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2014 X530d Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Mine has been rattling around lately in the the back door/liftgate area. To me it sounds like plastic-on-plastic rattles. I'll have it looked at next month when it's in for service. I have also noticed that it's only started rattling since the rainy season started...
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rganguly Private 5 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Mine is the lift-gate as well, yeah first it seems like plastic they greasedup the door knobs etc and now they said they will replace the Spindle Drive Units . If that fixes it I will let know.
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