BMW E93 Roof Rattle Repair Permanent Fix DIY. e93 top restoration.

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3 жыл бұрын

Hey Guys! I finally finish my biggest headache which is my BMW E93 M3, I fix the roof rattle/Clunking noise! The DIY is easier than you think, You still have to be careful with convertible top plastic trim and rivets, It's pretty hard to find replacement pieces. Good Luck!
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@GeorgStrohl-if4ij 3 ай бұрын

Best video on youtube to fix the rattling roof!

@Makhnovets 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

@Just_trying_stuff 3 жыл бұрын

This is video I was waiting for... great job buddy. Hope all is good with you 👍🏽

@Makhnovets 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

@djstich1 2 жыл бұрын

Been looking for something like this for ages! Thanks man gunna give these things a try and hopefully cure the rattling roof!

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

I was chasing this problem for a long time, probably 3-4month till I took it apart, and the only piece that can produce such a noise it's that Pin or Rod, however you want to call it. But you can't imagine how happy I was! Before doing that you can try to use some grease, as I did in this video. >>> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtpkqbamtcjHoWg.html

@hansdampf9231 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate, I was searching for years were this noise was coming from!

@hansdampf9231 2 жыл бұрын

I will try to disassambe the good part, measure it and try to print it with the 3d printer. When I succeed I will provide the printer file link here.

@brandonmalhotra3916 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished this fix. And I had the same reaction as you haha! Can't believe it's so quiet. Thanks for the tutorial!

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@JanKahl-nr6to Жыл бұрын

You don‘t have do disassemble the locking mechanism to add the plastic. Just extend the pins with the manual actuation (it has a little service hatch that can be opened without removing the liner). After the pins are extended, just pry the springs up a little and you can add the spacer by sliding it in from the back.

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

Yeah, somewhere in the middle of the video i did mention that, after-all i was interested of how everything is working, so i took it a part) Thanks for the comment and suggestions!

@Mr_Zisky 11 ай бұрын

I tried that but I am not able to extend the pin for manual actuation :( As on the video I've screwed M5 bolt in but it won't extend, I pulled really hard. Any idea why?

@knives6 8 ай бұрын

@@Mr_Ziskyi thought m6

@sirhys 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thanks i will be doing this soon. I also now have all the measurements and pictures for making replacement plastic end pieces. Thanks for the info.

@miguelmartin2472 4 ай бұрын

Hey man. Would love to get in touch with you about getting those measurements, perhaps buying the pieces from you.

@215timbo 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial -- just purchased E93...and it rattles! I was hoping to find out how to fix, and here it is. Thank you

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@adrinlevstek9360 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, i have similar issue with my e93, it drives me crazy, i will definetely try this.

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

After all i had to readjust the driver side one more time, and add thicker plastic, but now it's all perfect!)

@petermcmahon9422 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Can't believe the difference. No more roof noise. By the way the screw that goes into the lock mechanism is 5mm. Keep up the great Content.

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

Always welcome 🙏🏻! Thanks for the comment!!

@shaazy 2 жыл бұрын

My goodness been looking for a video tutorial for this annoying rattle coming from the inside of my liner on my '07 e93 335i! This may be it! Thanks sooo much for posting!

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

it took me couple weeks to figure it out!)))) i have 5 videos on this topic, I tried everything)) but I did it!))) Check e93 playlist, you might gonna find some more interesting things about roof maintenance!

@shaazy 2 жыл бұрын

@@Makhnovets I'm on it. Saw a couple of them already but will see the rest as dealing with a working convertible roof kinda makes me uneasy.

@matthewbentz1951 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video!

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😇!)

@hungvutuan8995 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank u.🥰

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@IvanDavletshin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Will try it out without removing the liner.

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

little bit Wiggle and wobble and good tools should do the job! Good luck!

@redge393 Жыл бұрын

merci pour ta vidéo j'ai fait la même chose sur la mienne et je n'ai plus de bruit

@toms427 2 жыл бұрын

Hey nice vid. Can you also do video about changing the tension ropes?

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you!) I would love to but unfortunately i sold the car… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adeEnK-lyq65XYE.html

@user-xy5eq9rr3n 2 жыл бұрын

My e93 also developed a rattle recently. I found that it's from the front latches and I lubricant that. It seems weird since I didn't find anyone with the same issue. Anyway it did fix the rattle for me

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

There really easy to see if there rattling in this component, pop the pin out and check for damage as on the video. You don’t need to remove headliner if so…

@markt9438 2 жыл бұрын

That using high-tempt anti-seize grease works the best it goes where you put it and doesn't run

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

It does work perfect nice, but drawback is that will work only for short periods of time…(

@markt9438 2 жыл бұрын

@@Makhnovets like I said it goes where you put it it doesn't run and it's subject up to 500 degrees of heat it didn't go nowhere waterproof and all

@user-pf1nn9ji2j 3 жыл бұрын

hey thanks so much for the link to this new video. Do you think this would work for F83 as well? Thanks a ton. Life Saver!!!!

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

I think they have similar technology, check this video and leasing for the sound, it comes from the roof the loudest rattle.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdSqqcKgycrao5c.html

@imthat328 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a vid fully disassembling the hinges? I’d really appreciate it I broke mine 🙄

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately i have to say no. To take a part something is easy, but than put it back as it was and calibrated, not the easiest task, on the top I have a job. I'm not making money off the KZfaq, so the project that can coast me new roof wouldn't be a good Idea. Still thank you for the comment!

@SyCoREAPER Жыл бұрын

Hey, quick question @5:16 , did you only put something under the tip of the spring or did you also raise the two bolts with washers?

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

Just piece of plastic under the spring, didn’t do anything to bolts.

@SyCoREAPER Жыл бұрын

@@Makhnovets Unfortunately I wasn't the first one in there... All my bolts were stripped. I wanted to see if you'd highlight/make a comment and 'highlight' it. In your video you mentioned it but didn't emphasize the absolute importance of it. Specifically When removing the retracting rods, marking EXACTLY, where they were. I learned this the hard way. While I did mark where it was, I wasn't precise enough and off by a few mm's and the roof would close/lock properly. So while you mentioned it, you might want to comment or annotize the video on how important that is.

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

@@SyCoREAPER dang. Sorry man and thank you for the pointing on it. I will definitely do the comments and update it!

@GaryBarrer Жыл бұрын

Great job! Can't believe you had the patience to remove the head liner and piston housing. However, better you than the BMW dealer. I also have a roof rattle that appears to be just above the drivers side window. You can only hear the rattle when the window is completely closed....when the window is open there is no rattle? Obviously, with the window open there is no pressure applied to the upper portion of the roof. Checked the round plastic pieces in the housing and they appear to be intact. Would appreciate any suggestions or options that I can try. Thx.

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

The front lock would be my guess. but the easiest way to test it is to remove the headliner, and it's an easy job to do, then drive it and push on each lock slightly, I think It should be easy. Good luck. Ahah) That's when you have no job but you have a BMW and know that the dealer will charge you $5K for repair. To be serious, It's my hobby. I like to do something like it. + I made the Video) Thank you for the comment!

@GaryBarrer Жыл бұрын

@@Makhnovets Thanks again! I assume you are referring to the two front hook locks on top of the windshield? I am going to have to wait for some warmer weather before I tackle that job. But I now have an idea where to start. .

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan)) And yes. The hook locks) Good luck!)

@gears367 Жыл бұрын

The pins on the 335i model look very different, and doesn’t seem like they can be fixed the same way. All my movement seems to be laterally along the tube around it. I figured it may just be better to replace it, but I’m having trouble finding the part anywhere

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

Yeah, It's almost impossible to find a replacement part, but I still would try to fix it, like I said in the Video, you can put some thick grease inside, and see if it's still making the noise. good luck!

@sorenartmeier8963 2 жыл бұрын

hey. great contribution. is this also available in german...???

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by available in German? Like language or?

@sorenartmeier8963 2 жыл бұрын

yes, the language. i'm sorry, I don't understand everything you're saying. especially the explanation at closure of the roof. i don't want to do anything wrong either. thank you for the quick answer.

@oceanus2293 Жыл бұрын

Can confirm it's a 5mm thread to pull the actuator. Mine was pretty stuck and I had to use pliers to pull it down. Also worth noting is the spacing on the standoffs when removing the piston housing. Mine came off while unscrewing the mounting bolts. I just adjusted their spacing based on the other side and the roof fit snug. Sadly, this repair didn't fix my roof rattle but hopefully it fixes yours!

@oceanus2293 Жыл бұрын

Last thing to mention - the left rear clip on my headliner is supposed to be slid out from the side, I broke it by popping it straight down. Still secured but would recommend popping all the other clips out and then popping that last one out to the side to avoid breaking

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips! In my case the rod was exact problem, I was troubleshooting the noise since I purchased the car, i had several attempts, but this one did fix the issue!

@oceanus2293 Жыл бұрын

@@Makhnovets Yeah, the buzzing in my roof sounds closer to the c-pillar on the passenger side and is more rpm related than having to do with road conditions. Yet to find the culprit but still hopeful! Anyway, thanks for your vids - appreciate the content even though this particular fix didn't work. The seal and joint lubrication vids were very helpful 👍

@sanchojr Жыл бұрын

@@oceanus2293 hi I have the exact same issue, did you find a fix? Mostly between 1.5-2k rpm

@oceanus2293 10 ай бұрын

@@sanchojr sorry for the late reply! If you are anyone else still has this issue, it was actually the center compartment between the rear passenger seats. I just keep a microfiber towel stuffed in there now and it stifles the vibration (and comes in handy for spot cleaning the whip too).

@shaazy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, since you've worked on the convertible a lot, have you ever had this issue where you'd start the roof opening sequence by holding the button, the roof unlocks, but the windows don't roll down and the sequence stops. When I roll the windows down manually a little bit and then press convertible button again, the roof opens all the way. Strange behaviour which I can't understand. Is there a microswitch that controls this maybe?

@Makhnovets 2 жыл бұрын

First try to reset CTM and FRM. You will need carley or ncsexpert. Another thing if the car was coded? For comfort windows closing or so, there several options that you have to check specially in convertible The microswitches either work or not, and if one of 8 of them is not working the roof wouldn’t open at all. Try reset windows first, i know you can do it in carley or ista or inpa, but not sure about this method. Press and hold the button that close or open all windows, press to roll down the windows and hold it for 10-20sec, if they roll up while you holding the button, keep holding until it stop doing any action, if that is not working, just use inpa or carley, hope that will help!

@shaazy 2 жыл бұрын

@@Makhnovets wow thanks so much. I have the whole BMW software list plus ISTA+. I tried clearing CTM error memory yesterday but didn't fix it. Apparently roof will not open if power windows are not initialised, so gonna try doing the trick you mentioned also, if that doesn't work, will try doing in ISTA to see if it works. As regards coding, car has recently had DME and battery changed, software was cloned from previous DME and battery coding I did via NCSexpert. Everything worked out fine with no surprise errors.

@shaazy 2 жыл бұрын

@@Makhnovets So I tried to reinitialise using ISTA+. Process went through smoothly. Windows go up and down with auto-up and auto-down. However, same issue with roof opening.:(

@ridahamdi2614 Жыл бұрын

Bonjour peut ton mettre le morceau de plastique sans démonter le plafonnier et le piston seulement en sortant le piston manuellement ?

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

You can remove the cylinder without dropping the headliner or disassemble. I just did that for educational purposes only.

@ridahamdi2614 Жыл бұрын

Bonjour merci pour votre réponse, jais effectuer le travail l’ai jais toujour le bruit😢 mais je pensse que ça vien du haut du pare brise cotée gauche avez vous une piste merci

@ridahamdi2614 Жыл бұрын

Jais enfin arrêter le bruit en m’étant de la graisse dans la pièces ou le piston rentre quand vous fermer le toit et le bruit et partie❤ merci pour ton aide.

@rebeccasantini326 Жыл бұрын

Nice video but I open my passenger door while closing the roof top and got stuck halfway and the light from the switch it's blinking and it's been four days 😢..what can I do anyone know how to fix this problem

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

scan the OBD, see the code, then do the update, just leave a new comment or sent me an email. You also can try to press both roof buttons same time close/open for 30 seconds, if there is nothing major it should do the soft reset, not certain about this solution, newer try it myself, but somebody told me that. clear the codes if you can, you can do it from the dash as well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prVmgLGgm8rOpJc.html it's a pretty shitty example, but the last menu will reset everything to default. you can read the code as well true your dash, it's basic but it's useful, watch the whole video to see how. My thoughts will be Harness to the micro switch. good luck

@stefansamardzija4516 Жыл бұрын

where can i buy those parts? Danke

@Makhnovets Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, you can't buy them new. They got discontinued. The only way is to get them used, and hope for the best, in terms of the plastic pieces, some people claimed that they 3d print them. But I don't know anybody that actually did it. Good luck man!