Hi guys

Has anyone had this issue or have they replaced the seal ?

This is an issue thats been bothering me since I Got the car.

With the roof closed and the blind/shade open there is allot of wind noise, so much that it's actually quieter to drive with the roof in the open vent position or with the blind/shade closed.

I have done some searching and found a few threads that say that replacing the seal will sort the issue as the problem is that the old one loses its form. Its seems simple enough and cheap so I might try it.

Good guide
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759287

No 3

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=VU32&mospid=48831&btnr=54_0354& hg=54&fg=05

Also I found this.
Its states further down that it should have been covered by BMW warrenty ?

SI B54 04 09
Special Roofs March 2010
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B54 04 09 dated November 2009.

designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Wind Noise or Water Leak from the Sunroof


MODEL
E53 (X5)

E60, E61 (5 Series) produced up to 11/2008

E65, E66 (7 Series)

E70 (X5) produced up to 3/2009

F01, F02 (7 Series) produced up to 12/2008

E71 (X6) produced up to 3/2009

E83 (X3) produced up to 6/2009

E91 (3 Series Sports Wagon) produced up to 3/2009


SITUATION
A wind noise or water leak may be present due to an insufficient seal between the sunroof glass panels and the perimeter seal. This insufficient seal typically takes a year or longer to cause any noticeable problems.

CAUSE

The hollow/bulb-style seal has taken a permanent set in the compressed position.

The seal material has started to deteriorate over time.

CORRECTION
Replace the seal using an updated part, which utilizes a different material with improved durability. In addition, the geometry of the seal has been optimized for improved sealing.

In conjunction with this new style seal, some vehicles may requite a coding update to avoid future problems pertaining to the anti-trap protection being activated when no obstruction is present.

PROCEDURE

Replace the perimeter seal per Repair Instruction REP 54 13 055.

E60 and E61 vehicles produced up to 11/2008:

Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.31.2 or later.

E70 and E71 vehicles produced up to 3/2009:

Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.33.0 or later.

E83 vehicles produced up to 6/2009:

Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.34.0 or later.

E91 vehicles produced up to 3/2009:

Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.33.0 or later.

E53, E65, and E66 ? No updates are required when fitting the updated seal to these vehicles.

Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.

For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.

Other models covered by this Service Information do not require a coding update.

Initialize the sunroof per Repair Instruction RA 54 0... and then operate it several times to ensure that it does not activate anti-trap protection. If anti-trap protection is activated, ensure that the perimeter seal is properly installed and readjust the glass panels. This situation is quite rare.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity

54 10 7 245 551
Perimeter seal ? standard size sunroof
1

54 10 7 199 533
Perimeter seal ? panoramic sunroof
1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code:
54 12 20 01 00


Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:

54 12 117*
Refer to KSD
Replacing seal for glass sunroof lid

Refer to KSD
Refer to KSD
Program and code control modules

*Main Work - use this labor operation number when this is the only repair being performed, or if this is the main repair when performed along with other repairs at the same time. If this is not the main repair, refer to KSD for the associated (+) labor operation code.

In cases where ISTA requires the replacement of control modules or additional programming because certain control modules failed to program correctly, print out the Measures Plan and Final Report and attach these reports to the RO in the vehicle file. This additional work should be claimed under the defect code listed in this bulletin, using the labor operation and labor allowance from the KSD.