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dan
06-22-2005, 05:18 PM
thanks to RS2 on the roadfly M3 forum:

There is a new improved rear shelf available from BMW and the service bulletin has been updated.

/RS2

SIB 65 13 01 Subwoofer Causes Rattling Noises

Subject
Subwoofer Causes Rattling Noises

Model
E46 (3 Series) Coupe, with Harman-Kardon HiFi loudspeaker system (option 674). Vehicles from start of production up to April 2003.

Situation
Rear parcel shelf/subwoofer rattles when audio track has heavy bass. The cause of these rattling noises is vibration between rear parcel shelf and shelf vent.

Procedure
Install a new rear parcel shelf (improved with an additional holder in the middle).

Parts Infornation
51 46 6 955 325 Rear Parcel Shelf (Anthracite)

Warranty Information
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

ff
06-23-2005, 07:09 PM
Situation
Rear parcel shelf/subwoofer rattles when audio track has heavy bass. The cause of these rattling noises is vibration between rear parcel shelf and shelf vent.

Well, duh...

I'm surprised that BMW is fixing it for free. My resolution would be "turn the bass down".