Trim noise

f30 SportLine · 09-08-2018, 05:36 PM

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if the trim noise in a 2014 BMW 320i Sportline is normal?

The trim around the radio system and around the stick make a cracking noise when touched. I'm worried if this noise will get worse in the winter due to the plastic shrinking. Is there a way to fix this? thanks!!

loteq101 · 09-09-2018, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by f30 SportLine

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if the trim noise in a 2014 BMW 320i Sportline is normal?

The trim around the radio system and around the stick make a cracking noise when touched. I'm worried if this noise will get worse in the winter due to the plastic shrinking. Is there a way to fix this? thanks!!

My 14 f32 does something similar. I notice it clicking ad well over rough roads sometimes.

TheBingoBalls · 09-09-2018, 07:47 PM

Nope. It's normal in that the trim is mostly plastic and how it's mounted, there's a lot of flex because there's nothing behind it and it will get a lot worse in winter due to the temperature. My MINI, E90 and F36 all do it. I consider it a BMW thing along with failing window regulators.

M2Rush · 09-10-2018, 08:54 AM

If you have the time and patients, you can remove the trim pieces that are causing the issue and felt tape the contact points. FindTape sells felt tape but the very thin JVCC FELT-01 had been discontinued, I'm not sure how the FELT-06 would work at 1mm thick. Best if you can find the FELT-01 still out there in the market or find a different brand that offers thinner.

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f30 SportLine Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 320i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Trim noise Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone can tell me if the trim noise in a 2014 BMW 320i Sportline is normal? The trim around the radio system and around the stick make a cracking noise when touched. I'm worried if this noise will get worse in the winter due to the plastic shrinking. Is there a way to fix this? thanks!!
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TheBingoBalls Brigadier General 3829 Rep 4,667 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 F36 BMW 440i x ... [0.00]	Nope. It's normal in that the trim is mostly plastic and how it's mounted, there's a lot of flex because there's nothing behind it and it will get a lot worse in winter due to the temperature. My MINI, E90 and F36 all do it. I consider it a BMW thing along with failing window regulators.
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M2Rush First Lieutenant 83 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2014 BSM 335i x-drive Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: The 6 iTrader: (1)	If you have the time and patients, you can remove the trim pieces that are causing the issue and felt tape the contact points. FindTape sells felt tape but the very thin JVCC FELT-01 had been discontinued, I'm not sure how the FELT-06 would work at 1mm thick. Best if you can find the FELT-01 still out there in the market or find a different brand that offers thinner.
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