What Causes the Rattling Noise in the Front Passenger Seat of a BMW 3 Series?

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AxelAnn
07/30/25 7:25am
BMW 3 Series front passenger seat rattling noise is caused by insufficient lubrication of the front passenger door's door check strap. Below are the specific reasons and methods for inspection: Specific causes of the rattling noise: The front passenger door's door check strap lacks lubrication, the sealing strips on the front passenger door and the body have become deformed, there are foreign objects inside the glove compartment in front of the front passenger seat, and friction occurs between the center console in front of the front passenger seat and the windshield. Methods to check the source of the rattling noise: To identify the source of the rattling noise, first determine whether the noise occurs when the vehicle is driven on all road sections. If this is the case, you can inspect the vehicle's wheels, the underbody panels, and the window glass, as these areas are common sources of rattling noises. Then, use a process of elimination to inspect and rule out each potential source one by one. Once the specific fault is identified, address it accordingly to prevent the rattling noise from recurring during future use.
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