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Strange sound

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by flybobbie » Thu Aug 02, 2018 8:46 pm

Jumped in car this evening having just lowered roof, start engine and;
https://youtu.be/uJxRcYz3FKs
Never heard this alarm before in six years of ownership?
Anyone know what this is, the sound seemed to come from behind the instrument panel.

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Post by Maniac » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:25 pm

Has someone dropped a Casio alarm watch down the air vent?

Never heard that in 8+ years I’ve owned mine...

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Post by buzyg » Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:16 am

That's novel and new to me too. :?
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Post by warmasice » Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:32 am

Snooze that alarm on your wrist. But seriously, no idea. Does it have an aftermarket alarm/immobiliser?
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Post by Mick70 » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:41 am

My dashcam makes the same noise once a month if it wants me to format the SD card.

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Post by flybobbie » Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:52 am

Mick70 wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:41 am My dashcam makes the same noise once a month if it wants me to format the SD card.
Yes i do have a dash cam, will look at that. From my rattles experience sounds in this car never originate from where they appear to be coming from.

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Post by bob4333 » Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:53 am

At a standstill, park brake on, engine on tick over.

Why is the amber exclamation mark showing in the cluster?

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Post by warmasice » Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:44 pm

Mick70 wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:41 am My dashcam makes the same noise once a month if it wants me to format the SD card.
That must be it!
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Post by flybobbie » Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:09 pm

bob4333 wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:53 am At a standstill, park brake on, engine on tick over.

Why is the amber exclamation mark showing in the cluster?
Car in sport+ mode, crash mode i suppose. :o

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Post by djstan » Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:32 am

I reckon it's the "you're not driving fast enough" warning :!:
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Post by eff1guy » Sat Aug 04, 2018 8:56 am

Very strange, I'd also suggest dashcam maybe. It's not at all like a BMW warning sound for anything, sounds more Chinese, Far East :P
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