Dashborad plastics crackings and squeakings

Chuckyarla · 06-10-2017, 03:59 PM

I haven't. They would just poke about for a bit and probably make it worse.

chasedeez1 · 06-10-2017, 06:00 PM

I actually took mine to a BMW dealer in FL last month and they said there was nothing they could do. They stated other 5 Series were having the same issue so basically deal with it.

0asis · 06-11-2017, 07:28 AM

+1

i have the same issue here in Toronto. parked at train station (mid 20s Celsius) and i heard cracking plastic for about a minute.

BiGFather · 06-11-2017, 10:03 AM

Hi guys. Driving the X1, here is 23 celsius today and when I parked on sun for 2 hours I heard from vents the saˇe u describe here. So I guess it would be same problem in my new G30 too. Will see in July.
It stopped in 10min after turning on the AC.

steve090619 · 06-11-2017, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuckyarla

I haven't. They would just poke about for a bit and probably make it worse.

Totally agree, less the service plays with my car, the happier I am. Nothing they will be able to do about this. Positive side, it does stop in about a minute.

G30 · 06-11-2017, 01:58 PM

After 3 weeks of the car I finally heard this and it sounds disgusting. Sounds like I'm taking ice out of the ice box. I think bmw should find s fix for this

jettie1767 · 06-11-2017, 03:40 PM

I had experienced this yesterday when my 530e was out in the afternoon sun. Kinda surprised when I first heard it. Not a pleasant noise for sure.

screamace · 06-15-2017, 04:01 AM

Experienced the same thing on my first day with the M550i. The car was left in the sun for 5 hours and the temp is about 90F. Good thing I read it here first because it's pretty loud and scary.

The second day I put the sunshade on, same temp, no cracking noise. I will stick with the sunshade until BMW releases a TSB to fix it.

I have sensation dash with aluminum trim btw.

MNC8395 · 06-15-2017, 05:59 AM

I direct the cool air to feet instead, yes not the quickest way to cool a car but stops the annoying cracking sound.

BiGFather · 06-15-2017, 07:07 AM

Funny that we need to "find a way" in a car for 80k €

Any recommendations for the dash sunprotection ? (I never used it)

ZigmundUK · 06-15-2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BiGFather

Funny that we need to "find a way" in a car for 80k €

Any recommendations for the dash sunprotection ? (I never used it)

I think it's not worth it. Unless the cracking is doing real damage to the car, it only lasts a few mins and who wants to faff about with a dash foil thingy?

chasedeez1 · 06-15-2017, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by screamace

Experienced the same thing on my first day with the M550i. The car was left in the sun for 5 hours and the temp is about 90F. Good thing I read it here first because it's pretty loud and scary.

The second day I put the sunshade on, same temp, no cracking noise. I will stick with the sunshade until BMW releases a TSB to fix it.

I have sensation dash with aluminum trim btw.

What sunshade did you use? I can't find one for the G30 yet?

dbbude · 06-16-2017, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MNC8395

I direct the cool air to feet instead, yes not the quickest way to cool a car but stops the annoying cracking sound.

Thanks. Good to know.

jettie1767 · 06-16-2017, 12:36 PM

My dealer is ordering a replacement part for it. There is a 15-day backlog for the supposed improved part so it will be awhile before I can get mine replaced.

AP · 06-16-2017, 01:01 PM

so if there is an improved part can I assume that part will be fitted to cars coming out of the factory now?
lets hope so.

BiGFather · 06-16-2017, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jettie1767

My dealer is ordering a replacement part for it. There is a 15-day backlog for the supposed improved part so it will be awhile before I can get mine replaced.

Let us know pls what was that

cuz nobody said it yet.

screamace · 06-16-2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chasedeez1

Quote:

Originally Posted by screamace

Experienced the same thing on my first day with the M550i. The car was left in the sun for 5 hours and the temp is about 90F. Good thing I read it here first because it's pretty loud and scary.

The second day I put the sunshade on, same temp, no cracking noise. I will stick with the sunshade until BMW releases a TSB to fix it.

I have sensation dash with aluminum trim btw.

What sunshade did you use? I can't find one for the G30 yet?

I have the Intro-Tech Ultimate for F30 and it actually fits just fine for G30. Bought it from AutoAnything.

jettie1767 · 06-18-2017, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiGFather

Let us know pls what was that

cuz nobody said it yet.

Will post an update when the part arrives in 3 weeks.

steve090619 · 06-18-2017, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jettie1767

Will post an update when the part arrives in 3 weeks.

Can't wait to see if this fixes problem. If it works does BMW do a recall?

karmakal · 06-19-2017, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jettie1767

My dealer is ordering a replacement part for it. There is a 15-day backlog for the supposed improved part so it will be awhile before I can get mine replaced.

Thanks for the tip.
Do you know happen to the part number or reference ?
I'd like to forward this information to my dealer.

RamboUK · 06-19-2017, 06:45 AM

I picked mine up on friday and was built end of May and i did not get any cracking sound.

It was in the heat all day saturday and its was 25 Degrees here in the north east which is really unheard of.

Got into the car put the Air con on and all fine. no cracking.Unless i got lucky will look out for it again but may have just got lucky.

JOHNBMWM5 · 06-19-2017, 07:11 AM

Never buy the first cars out.

They always have teething troubles.
Many are back on the market here in the UK, they were not kept long for varying reasons.

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Chuckyarla Captain 297 Rep 829 Posts Drives: G11 730d M-Sport 2018 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	I haven't. They would just poke about for a bit and probably make it worse.
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chasedeez1 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 540i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I actually took mine to a BMW dealer in FL last month and they said there was nothing they could do. They stated other 5 Series were having the same issue so basically deal with it.
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0asis Senior Officer In Charge. 42 Rep 571 Posts Drives: G30 540i / Past: F10,E92, E46 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	+1 i have the same issue here in Toronto. parked at train station (mid 20s Celsius) and i heard cracking plastic for about a minute.
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BiGFather Captain 154 Rep 637 Posts Drives: G30 540i xDrive Mperformance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Czech Republic iTrader: (0)	Hi guys. Driving the X1, here is 23 celsius today and when I parked on sun for 2 hours I heard from vents the saˇe u describe here. So I guess it would be same problem in my new G30 too. Will see in July. It stopped in 10min after turning on the AC.
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