Driver Side *Buzzing* Sound

Park89 · 02-10-2018, 09:10 PM

Hi all!

Is anyone experiencing the driver side buzzing noises?

It's not always present which makes harder for me to locate where the noise is coming from..
It usually triggers whenever i drive over uneven pavements.. like raw asphalts. (ex) bridge can be one of good examples.

The buzzing noise is definitely coming from my left ear but I really can't tell where it's coming from.. so FKing ANNOYING!! I removed the driver side air vents as i thought it was the one but I failed it.

Any thoughts or ideas??? I'm thinking about removing the door panel next but i really don't know how to. LOL

Please anyone advise!! Thanks

Aaaaaaaaa · 02-11-2018, 12:17 AM

Mine is more of a squeaking/creaking noise. Many people have solved their issues by lubricating the door seals and applying teflon tape along the shadow line trim. My creaking seems to be coming from somewhere in the window seal because my noise goes away completely when the windows are down.

M4_CaptFlashheart · 02-11-2018, 03:58 AM

My noises are 1) the buzzing from centre console where the wireless charger is. 2) the high pitched varying tone which I believe is an ASD fault so i'll disconnect/code out the active sound, oh and theres definitely an intermittent whining sound when the wife sits next to me and I put my foot down.

einscot · 02-11-2018, 05:26 AM

quite literally was coming on to start my own post to see if others had my issue because i finally narrowed it down. the HUD "tray" if you will is loose and it rattle/buzzes over uneven pavement or acceleration. if you even just put your finger lightly on it during the noise, it stops immediately. lift your finger off and it returns instantly.

that said - has anyone else had this buzz/rattle and if so, how did you get it fixed?

Harveyd396 · 02-11-2018, 06:33 AM

My buzzing noise was coming from the door latch button, mostly on the right door. Try locking and unlocking the door when driving over a rough road. If the buzzing goes away when unlocked the dealer can fix for free if still covered under warranty.

sprokai · 02-11-2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by einscot

quite literally was coming on to start my own post to see if others had my issue because i finally narrowed it down. the HUD "tray" if you will is loose and it rattle/buzzes over uneven pavement or acceleration. if you even just put your finger lightly on it during the noise, it stops immediately. lift your finger off and it returns instantly.

that said - has anyone else had this buzz/rattle and if so, how did you get it fixed?

Yup. I have heard buzzing from the HUD area. It only does it on certain surfaces some there's some weird resonance thing going on. I haven't heard it in a while so never bothered to get it looked at. Was thinking a wedge of paper crammed in somewhere strategically, or a small piece of tape would eliminate it.

theox05 · 02-11-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by M4 UAV

My noises are 1) the buzzing from centre console where the wireless charger is. 2) the high pitched varying tone which I believe is an ASD fault so i'll disconnect/code out the active sound, oh and theres definitely an intermittent whining sound when the wife sits next to me and I put my foot down.

Ah yes, the infamous song of the Buzzatum Killius. It can spring to life when you least expect it, and may not finish its song for months.

NewM3driver · 02-11-2018, 10:43 AM

There are buzzes and rattles all over this car. Shame on BMW

Harveyd396 · 02-11-2018, 10:47 AM

I had the buzz fixed in the right door, now there is not a buzz or rattle anywhere, 50,000 miles. No shame from me, very happy camper.

Park89 · 02-11-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pheerlx

Mine is more of a squeaking/creaking noise. Many people have solved their issues by lubricating the door seals and applying teflon tape along the shadow line trim. My creaking seems to be coming from somewhere in the window seal because my noise goes away completely when the windows are down.

That has been solved by taping tef tapes over the shadow trim. this is something different. :<

Park89 · 02-11-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Harveyd396

My buzzing noise was coming from the door latch button, mostly on the right door. Try locking and unlocking the door when driving over a rough road. If the buzzing goes away when unlocked the dealer can fix for free if still covered under warranty.

Done it. but no luck. noise seems coming from the front area. i dont think its the HUD though...

Park89 · 02-11-2018, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sprokai

Yup. I have heard buzzing from the HUD area. It only does it on certain surfaces some there's some weird resonance thing going on. I haven't heard it in a while so never bothered to get it looked at. Was thinking a wedge of paper crammed in somewhere strategically, or a small piece of tape would eliminate it.

I tried this one too. but no luck. Although, i push down the HUD area whenever it buzzes, its still there.

Aaaaaaaaa · 02-11-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Park89

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Originally Posted by pheerlx

Mine is more of a squeaking/creaking noise. Many people have solved their issues by lubricating the door seals and applying teflon tape along the shadow line trim. My creaking seems to be coming from somewhere in the window seal because my noise goes away completely when the windows are down.

That has been solved by taping tef tapes over the shadow trim. this is something different. :<

Hmm my 435 steering column cover would rattle sometimes. Press on it and see if it creaks.

Archer03 · 02-11-2018, 02:32 PM

I get a buzzing sound from the accent lighting under the trim on the drivers door. It sounds similar to what the OP is describing and happens when I drive on rough pavement. Super annoying. If that is what your buzzing sound is, you can wedge a plastic collar stay from a mens shirt between the trim and light.

FirstF80InSpace · 02-11-2018, 03:02 PM

I have a buzzing sound that sometimes comes from the M logo on my seat. I hope one day it doesn't burn a hole in my back while driving.

zamboni · 05-24-2018, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Harveyd396

I had the buzz fixed in the right door, now there is not a buzz or rattle anywhere, 50,000 miles. No shame from me, very happy camper.

What was the repair to make the rattle going away?

Poiseuille · 05-25-2018, 05:10 AM

wow, I don't have any of that. my sympathies to those who do, that would drive me nuts.

doug_999 · 05-25-2018, 06:43 AM

My rear shade buzzes like crazy when down. Worthless feature....

DaveCSparty · 05-25-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

My rear shade buzzes like crazy when down. Worthless feature....

Is the car still under warranty? I had a driver side b pillar creak and the dealer took care of it when I took in for service.

ellipsis212 · 09-14-2018, 10:14 AM

In case anyone else is dealing with this, I recently discovered that my rear driver door tweeter grille was causing a buzzing rattle on rough roads or under acceleration. This had been going on for months and is now FIXED using just some 1mm felt tape cut into 5 very thin strips and applied to the underside edge of the grille itself (between the clips which hold it to the door card/tweeter assembly).

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Aaaaaaaaa Banned 7559 Rep 5,056 Posts Drives: The other M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Mine is more of a squeaking/creaking noise. Many people have solved their issues by lubricating the door seals and applying teflon tape along the shadow line trim. My creaking seems to be coming from somewhere in the window seal because my noise goes away completely when the windows are down.
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M4_CaptFlashheart Second Lieutenant 227 Rep 269 Posts Drives: M4 2018 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	My noises are 1) the buzzing from centre console where the wireless charger is. 2) the high pitched varying tone which I believe is an ASD fault so i'll disconnect/code out the active sound, oh and theres definitely an intermittent whining sound when the wife sits next to me and I put my foot down. __________________ M4 AY 2016 M4 SMB 2017 M4 Riviera Blue with CCB's 2018
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einscot Banned 407 Rep 559 Posts Drives: '17 f80 ZCP, '94 d90, '13 x5d Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: tampa bay iTrader: (0)	finally figured out what mine is quite literally was coming on to start my own post to see if others had my issue because i finally narrowed it down. the HUD "tray" if you will is loose and it rattle/buzzes over uneven pavement or acceleration. if you even just put your finger lightly on it during the noise, it stops immediately. lift your finger off and it returns instantly. that said - has anyone else had this buzz/rattle and if so, how did you get it fixed?
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Harveyd396 Private First Class 81 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 , MT, Mineral White Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Aventura, Florida iTrader: (0)	My buzzing noise was coming from the door latch button, mostly on the right door. Try locking and unlocking the door when driving over a rough road. If the buzzing goes away when unlocked the dealer can fix for free if still covered under warranty.
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Harveyd396 Private First Class 81 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 , MT, Mineral White Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Aventura, Florida iTrader: (0)	I had the buzz fixed in the right door, now there is not a buzz or rattle anywhere, 50,000 miles. No shame from me, very happy camper.
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Archer03 New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sanford, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	I get a buzzing sound from the accent lighting under the trim on the drivers door. It sounds similar to what the OP is describing and happens when I drive on rough pavement. Super annoying. If that is what your buzzing sound is, you can wedge a plastic collar stay from a mens shirt between the trim and light.
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FirstF80InSpace ///M You 344 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have a buzzing sound that sometimes comes from the M logo on my seat. I hope one day it doesn't burn a hole in my back while driving.
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doug_999 Brigadier General 2542 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	My rear shade buzzes like crazy when down. Worthless feature.... __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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ellipsis212 Colonel 1618 Rep 2,161 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RVA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	In case anyone else is dealing with this, I recently discovered that my rear driver door tweeter grille was causing a buzzing rattle on rough roads or under acceleration. This had been going on for months and is now FIXED using just some 1mm felt tape cut into 5 very thin strips and applied to the underside edge of the grille itself (between the clips which hold it to the door card/tweeter assembly).
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