Sunroof - Buzzing Noise Driving With Roof Open

9225bmw01

Group 54
Sunroof


Bulletin Number
54 01 92 (3510)


Woodcliff Lake, NJ
February 1992
Product Engineering


SUBJECT:
Noise with Sunroof Open

MODELS:
E32 and E34

Situation:
Some customers may experience a fluttering or buzzing noise from the roof area while driving with the sunroof fully open.

This noise may be caused by a loose piece of tape used to cover the paint drain holes on the reinforcing rib (which runs from side to side) immediately behind the sunroof opening. This only applies to cars produced prior to 6/91.

Correction:
If a loose piece of tape is found, remove the tape. This can be done by reaching between the roof structure and sunroof with a long pair of needlenose pliers and pulling the tape out until you can reach it with your hand, and then pulling it the rest of the way out. It is not necessary to replace the tape.

Warranty
Status:
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty.


Defect code: 54 12 00 23 00
Labor operation: 54 99 000
Labor allowance:
Main Work 2 FRU
Associated Work 1 FRU

NOTE:
The following explanations will spell out the correct use of the work times.

Main Work: Use this time when the only repair performed is the listed warranty repair.

OR

Associated Work: Use this time when other repairs or services are performed along with the listed warranty repair.

Under no circumstances should both work times be claimed. Attempts to claim both times will result in an unneccessary delay in claim processing and payment.