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Squeaks, Creaks and Rattles

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ChrisY

In Second Gear
Hi,

Does anyone know of someone who specialises in fixing squeaks and rattles? I have a 2017 L405 and it's started to make some unwelcome noises, specifically, the Driver's door seals have started to creak and there's a couple of rattles from somewhere is the rear that I can't find. The noises are really annoying.

I was hoping to find someone who can help me find and fix these. Has anyone got any recommendations or advice please?

Thank you.
 
mikeau said:
Are these internal (i.e. trim etc) or from outside/underneath?
Only when you are moving presumably...
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Hi,
Definitely internal and from the trim or maybe loose items in the door / body panels. There's a really annoying rattle from behind the instrument cluster which sounds like a wire is tapping against something. All noises are when I'm driving.
 
For the door seal, try clear silicone grease or 'Gummi Pfledge', the seals do dry out and can creak, do one at a time (inner & outer) to identify which it is that's creaking, also don't forget the leading seal on the rear door... The instrument cluster is easy to remove, look for witness marks on the harness and get some self-adhesive felt tape, it's good for harness' and also for putting on trim clips that rattle.
TBH, I'd get someone to drive it round whilst you identify where the other noises are coming from unless you've got money to pour into having the issues rectified, it will not be a quick job, especially with multiple sources which can only be dealt with one at a time. often you need to remove a single suspected item then re-road test to confirm, then work out why it's making a noise and then find a way of rectifying it, which may actually be replacing the item the trim fits into, not the trim itself.
Good luck!

Edit: this is the stuff I use, it quietens seals down a treat but if you're finding it needs to be used monthly or the seal feels 'baggy' then replacement is the best option.
 
What he said...

A garage will not be your friend for this, unless you have a very friendly independant local garage.

If you dont want to do this for yourself then I would suggest trying a local bodyshop as they will be fairly familiar with removing and replacing trim etc
 
Thanks everyone for your advice. 'Gummi Pfledge' on the way from Amazon and I think I've found a friendly place locally to help with the diagnostics.
 
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