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budget76 · 02-02-2012, 01:15 AM

Two things I can think of:

First off, check the bolts that hold the latch in place. You'll have to pull back the plastic cover some to see, but shouldn't have to remove it fully. I've had both fail, which allowed the latch to loosten. My problem was more the latch acting up and not catching than squeaking, but it could be possible

Another is the rear shock mounts, though I would think they would make noise on bumps. I couldn't figure out where one of my squeaks was coming from until my RSM failed, and the shock was sticking through the carpet

Didn't really have a pattern to it making noise though, was more random than I'd have expected.

02-02-2012, 01:15 AM	#3
budget76 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	Two things I can think of: First off, check the bolts that hold the latch in place. You'll have to pull back the plastic cover some to see, but shouldn't have to remove it fully. I've had both fail, which allowed the latch to loosten. My problem was more the latch acting up and not catching than squeaking, but it could be possible Another is the rear shock mounts, though I would think they would make noise on bumps. I couldn't figure out where one of my squeaks was coming from until my RSM failed, and the shock was sticking through the carpet Didn't really have a pattern to it making noise though, was more random than I'd have expected. __________________ 1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip.