What is this squeeling when it's parked up

Portisz4 · Post by **Portisz4** » Tue May 30, 2023 4:49 pm

Ive noticed when I get home and park the car and lock it that there is a weird squeeling noise roughly every minute or so from under the bonnet.
I thought was the alternator but now I'm not sure.

It lasts about 1 second. Been doing it for half an hour now. Almost like a little electrical buzz.

I've noticed it because I'm working in my garage next to it.
Any thoughts?

mcbutler · Post by **mcbutler** » Tue May 30, 2023 5:51 pm

The water pump makes a buzzing noise and does run after the car is turned off if its very hot
My 35i does this a lot

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Tue May 30, 2023 6:23 pm

Questions like this are open season to Pondy.....only a matter of time....

Portisz4 · Post by **Portisz4** » Tue May 30, 2023 7:04 pm

More of a high pitched buzz really. Definitely electrical . Not a pump

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue May 30, 2023 7:22 pm

Portisz4 wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 7:04 pm More of a high pitched buzz really. Definitely electrical . Not a pump

Are you married or have a (female) partner who regularly uses the car?
Just trying to rule out the obvious TBH!

Portisz4 · Post by **Portisz4** » Tue May 30, 2023 7:29 pm

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Tue May 30, 2023 7:32 pm

.......as reliable as night follows day.....

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Tue May 30, 2023 8:46 pm

The forum wouldn't be the same without him

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue May 30, 2023 8:53 pm

MikeyH wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 8:46 pm The forum wouldn't be the same without him

Several people would disagree vehemently Mikey!

Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Tue May 30, 2023 10:02 pm

OP, have you tried ChatGPT ? Word is it works great for Z4 and marital problems.

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