Wind Noise At Door Handles (SI B51 12 17)

WIND NOISE AT DOOR HANDLES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SITUATION

At highway speed, there is a fluttering wind noise coming from the area of the door handle; any door handle may be affected.

CAUSE

The bow handle cover is not properly sealed against the door.

CORRECTION

After verification of cause, replace the bow handle cover.

PROCEDURE

For conditions that are similar to the situation described:

1. Place adhesive tape over gap between the back end (the moving end) of the door handle and the door surface. Wrap tape all the way around this end of the door handle being sure to adhere the tape to the handle and the door surface.
2. Test drive vehicle.
   • Was the noise still able to be heard? 
   • YES-  continue standard diagnosis.
   • NO  - replace the bow handle cover or mounting bell (driver's door).

PARTS INFORMATION

Part number	Description	Quantity
51 21 7 401 213	Attachment cap, left (driver's door)	1
51 21 7 401 207	Cover for grip, lower - left rear door	1
51 21 7 401 208	Cover for grip, lower - right side doors (front and rear)	2

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.

Defect Code

5121053900

Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
51 21 170*	Refer to KSD	Removing and installing/replacing the outside door handle at the front left or right. (Main work)
or
51 21 770	Refer to KSD	Removing and installing/replacing door lock of driver's door. (Plus work)
And/Or
51 22 170	Refer to KSD	Removing and installing/replacing the outside door handle at the rear left or right. (Main work)
or
51 22 670	Refer to KSD	Removing and installing/replacing the outside door handle at the rear left or right. (Plus work)

Labor operation code 51 21 170 is a Main labor operation. If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 51 21 770 instead.