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e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
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e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
Hi guys I have noticed a liquid noise/hydraulic fluid noise when unlocking the car and getting out, its on both sides just around the top of the door, is this normal or do I need a visit to the dreaded dealer?
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
That's one I've not had... Can you record it?
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
Yeah will record it in the morning, too cold and dark to be messing around on the drive, it almost sounds like a fuel pump priming, but i am sure its coming from the roof!
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
Is it when the windows drop or raise? Could it be water being squeezed against the seals...?
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
Hi mate, just been back out, but didnt record the noise, there is a noise of water been squeezed in the seals and a very quite hiss noise that seems to come up from where the roof mech can been seen (if that makes sense) almost as if the system is been primed
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
personally i would get some ear drops before ripping the car to bits
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
A number of sounds come from the car when unlocking or locking, can't say what they are as i haven't really tried to place them. Could one he the fuel pump?
Is there any sign of fluid around the parcel shelf or roof mechanism?
Is there any sign of fluid around the parcel shelf or roof mechanism?
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
I am temped just to ignore it, as no doubt if its not "normal" the dealers will do more damage than they fix
But I am worried that it will decide to dump all the fluid inside the car however
But I am worried that it will decide to dump all the fluid inside the car however
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
Ive got this as well, only does it when ive driven it and getting out of the car. checking tonight its wet but no noise. Could be the seal expanding after the window drops.
mine is more like air not water though, like the cabin is airtight which i know its not.
different note, love the little window, seem to havee it dropped a lot to get fresh air better than the main window. also the visibility is a massive improvement.
like it as well that i can drop the window quick when getting in the car, close the door and it auto closes.
mine is more like air not water though, like the cabin is airtight which i know its not.
different note, love the little window, seem to havee it dropped a lot to get fresh air better than the main window. also the visibility is a massive improvement.
like it as well that i can drop the window quick when getting in the car, close the door and it auto closes.
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
My passenger window makes this hissing noise, and if the window is wet you can sometimes hear/see water bubbling a bit! I'm pretty sure it's just the seals on the roof where they meet the glass.
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
jaz4 wrote: mine is more like air not water though, like the cabin is airtight which i know its not.
Cheers Mate, I checked mine before and it does sound like air,my neighbours think I am nuts stood outside with my ear to the roof of my car!
I have also been trying to cure a small rattle in the back/boot, this has been resolved by either...gumi pfledge the seals.. or by a big bag of cat litter in the boot which stops the boot carpet moving up and down ...just need to work out which now!
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
I have the same thing, one of the few things I haven't raised with the dealer, but I'm not too concerned. I don't think it's actually a problem, just intriguing.
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
djtex wrote:I have the same thing, one of the few things I haven't raised with the dealer, but I'm not too concerned. I don't think it's actually a problem, just intriguing.
At least I am not alone, we all can't have a problem...can we??
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
You guys sure its not the fuel pump? I mean are you aware that the fuel pump is primed prior to take off?
When the Zed has been parked up overnight, wait until it's quiet (i.e. no noise, cars going by etc) and stand near the rear offside of zed, crouch down and press unlock button on key-fob...
you will hear the fuel being primed
is it this?
When the Zed has been parked up overnight, wait until it's quiet (i.e. no noise, cars going by etc) and stand near the rear offside of zed, crouch down and press unlock button on key-fob...
you will hear the fuel being primed
is it this?
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Re: e89 fluid noise around roof when getting out of car
This is defo not the fuel pump, put your ear by the roof seal at the side and it's right there.