2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Windshield whistle/vibration?

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  1. KittyMini

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    #5 KittyMini, Nov 22, 2011
    I was waiting for a smartass comment from someone...... leave it to the Justa driver :devil:
     
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    #4 Justa Jim, Nov 22, 2011
    Driving 75 might solve it. :lol:

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    #15 Dave.0, Nov 23, 2011
    Nice job sausage fingers. :frown2:

    Just take the Tech out Friday and put a plastic bag on the passengers seat for when you make the Tech Poo himself. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #23 KittyMini, Nov 24, 2011
    Erika- I don't know what the service bulletin number is, but I can find out for you.
    I definitely tested the windshield today on the way to my moms and no noise was heard! Woohoo! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #24 KittyMini, Nov 25, 2011
    Ok Erika,
    Just got back from my mom's from Turkey day.

    My paperwork states the following:

    Perform Bulletin 51-05-07.
    Apply Butyl Tape under windshield trim strip.
    Road tested at 80-85 mph. Wind noise not present.

    Hope this helps!
    And yes, after I OVER tested this, it is definitely gone! :wink:
     
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    #2 quikmni, Nov 22, 2011
    I had a windshield noise problem with my 2006 R53 GP. At about 110 I would get a loud, kind of buzzing, noise. Finally figured out it was the windshield seal. I could press on the windshield at the top center near the mirror to make the noise stop.

    To resolve the problem, I pushed hard on the windshield from the inside and outside. That seemed to get it to seal. No problem since and it has been about 4 years and 60,000 miles since I resolved the problem with many bursts over 100.
     
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    #3 KittyMini, Nov 22, 2011
    Huh- it does sound like what I am experiencing... the buzzing noise. I know where it's coming from... the very top and on the right of the windshield. I just need the damn dealership to actually hear it and do something about it since it's stuck in their hands now :incazzato:
     
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    #6 Justa Jim, Nov 22, 2011
    Us trouble free justa drivers are here to help. :lol:

    Jim
     
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    #7 quikmni, Nov 22, 2011
    I could not get the dealership to do anything. I even provided the dealership with a video of a person on the Autobahn demonstrating the problem and pushing on the windshield to resolve. Since the dealer could not duplicate the problem at 65 MPH they would not do anything. I had to fix the problem myself.
     
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    #8 KittyMini, Nov 22, 2011
    Crap- I am thinking they are going to tell me the same thing.
    They even asked me to make a video of the problem.
    I'm hoping maybe I can take a tech on a test drive. If they are not driving, then maybe it's ok to go over 65? Ugh.
     
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    #9 CHKMINI, Nov 22, 2011
    Strap him in and drive it like you stole it. :D
     
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    #10 KittyMini, Nov 22, 2011
    Yeah, I'm thinking another day of them saying they can't duplicate it and I'm gonna take the tech for a RIDE! :ihih::devil:
     
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    #11 quikmni, Nov 22, 2011
    I could get my windshield to make noise based on overall air speed such as 70 MPH and 30 MPH wind for a combined air speed of 100. Thus, maybe you can get it to make noise at a reasonable speed on a windy day.
     
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    #12 KittyMini, Nov 22, 2011
    It is easier on a wide day... but who knows when that will be :crazy:
    Thanks for your info though!
     
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    #13 Nathan, Nov 22, 2011
    I would think a narrow day would channel more wind. :devil:
     
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    #14 KittyMini, Nov 22, 2011
    Nice :lol:

    Windy! Windy! Windy day! :crazy:
     
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    #16 KittyMini, Nov 23, 2011
    LOL- thanks Dave :lol:
     
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    #17 Metalman, Nov 23, 2011
    Set him up by letting out a blood curdling laugh as you let the clutch out.
     
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    #18 KittyMini, Nov 23, 2011
    Well I got Artemis back.
    Supposedly they found a service bulletin on the windshield so they fixed it.

    I will confirm when I drive to my mom's tomorrow. I'll have a nice, 3 hour drive out the turnpike to Lewisburg, PA. Plenty of time to hit 80+ :ihih:
     
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    #19 Justa Jim, Nov 23, 2011
    Watch out for the goo. :D

    Jim
     
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