[TJKonarski]

I've had this problem, too. It's a creaking/ticking sound that comes from the top of the passenger rear quarter window. And yes, if I just barely "crack" the window open ever so slightly the sound goes away. But up all the way it creaks and ticks during my entire drive. I've had my convertible in service six different times for a total of 28 days (And I've only owned it for 3 months.) They've tried replacing seals, adjusting the window regulator and ordered & applied a special graphite lubricant from Germany. Nothing has worked so far. They called me today to have me bring it in on January 18th to have the window and regulator both replaced hoping it will resolve that terrible sound. We'll see if that fixes it...

 

[TJKonarski]

Okay! So far, so good. I picked up my MCSC from the dealership 4 days ago. The factory agreed to do another repair under warranty to try and resolve my creaking/ticking problem. They authorized the replacement of the quarter-window and the window regulator. I have not heard that annoying sound since! I'm so happy. I only hope it stays away.

FYI: The manufacturer and dealership were basically giving up and declaring this annoying sound "normal" for a convertible. I've owned and rented many convertibles -- This was not normal for ANY car. I was persistant (polite, but persistant.) I recommend emailing MINI USA if you have a problem -- and emailing them again if they try to blow you off. It seems to have paid off. Our dealership is Motor City MINI of Shelby Township, Michigan.

GOOD LUCK!

 

[TJKonarski]

Well, for me, on the second or third visit they cleaned gaskets and applied the special BMW gummi-pflege rubber treatment to try and correct my problem. Unfortunately, this attempt only worked for a few days then the creaking/ticking sound came back -- Sounding worse than when I brought it in to begin with. However, I did end up getting the problem resolved after a few more visits and lots of phone calls and e-mails to the dealerships General Manager and MINI USA. About two weeks ago I picked up my car again. This time they replaced the rear-quarter window and the window lift (some call it the window regulator.) Like I said, it's been about two weeks since I picked up my car and there has been no creaking/ticking sound at all whatsoever! So, if any of you don't get positive long-term results from the lubrication / rubber treatment attempt you should continue to be persistant and you'll get results.