Noise

Steve P. · 08-17-2009, 12:11 PM

Hello,

Just took my new/used M Coupe from Calgary to just east of Toronto and back across the Northern states, total of 5600 miles almost 9000 kms, great time.

My question to you guys is; at cruising speeds 60-75 mph, I notice a strange sound which sounds like water flowing through a hose, it happens every three minutes. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this sound, is it normal? I am guessing it has to do with a valve opening sending fluid to the block heater, but not sure.

Thanks for the help.

thekurgan · 08-17-2009, 02:19 PM

I've never heard that sound at that speed on any road.

lo-tek · 08-17-2009, 10:45 PM

nada..

reRESERVEDFX · 08-18-2009, 12:45 AM

You're just talking about an intake sucking in the air. It's more of a whistle sound rather than hose.

Steve P. · 08-18-2009, 10:22 AM

It's not the intake, it is a liquid flowing sound for sure. My wife thinks I am nuts for even hearing the sound, but as I stated it occurs every three minutes at highway speeds.

buddrinker · 08-18-2009, 12:51 PM

Had this problem with a toyota truck. There was an air bubble in the coolant lines. Took the rad cap off and sqeezed all the hoses to get the air out. Had to add antifreeze as I did this. Took a bit but seemed to work.

Steve P. · 08-18-2009, 08:05 PM

Thanks Buddrinker, that exactly what it sounds like it may be......

VitaminT · 08-18-2009, 11:27 PM

Does it do it with the A/C compressor turned off?

pbdm4k · 08-19-2009, 10:58 AM

Turn the radio up.

Steve P. · 08-19-2009, 01:44 PM

Yes it still occurs even with the AC turned off, and yes the radio does drain out the noise.....lol

Jax543210 · 03-12-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve P.

Yes it still occurs even with the AC turned off, and yes the radio does drain out the noise.....lol

Ever solve this noise? I have something similar sounding that I have been unable to solve.

Finnegan · 03-12-2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jax543210

Ever solve this noise? I have something similar sounding that I have been unable to solve.

He hasn't posted since 2010, so methinks you're not going to get an answer on this thread.

08-17-2009, 12:11 PM	#1
Steve P. Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2006 M Coupe, 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Noise Hello, Just took my new/used M Coupe from Calgary to just east of Toronto and back across the Northern states, total of 5600 miles almost 9000 kms, great time. My question to you guys is; at cruising speeds 60-75 mph, I notice a strange sound which sounds like water flowing through a hose, it happens every three minutes. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this sound, is it normal? I am guessing it has to do with a valve opening sending fluid to the block heater, but not sure. Thanks for the help.
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thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 232 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	I've never heard that sound at that speed on any road. __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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08-18-2009, 10:22 AM	#5
Steve P. Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2006 M Coupe, 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	It's not the intake, it is a liquid flowing sound for sure. My wife thinks I am nuts for even hearing the sound, but as I stated it occurs every three minutes at highway speeds.
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buddrinker Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Bmw Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	Had this problem with a toyota truck. There was an air bubble in the coolant lines. Took the rad cap off and sqeezed all the hoses to get the air out. Had to add antifreeze as I did this. Took a bit but seemed to work.
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08-18-2009, 08:05 PM	#7
Steve P. Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2006 M Coupe, 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks Buddrinker, that exactly what it sounds like it may be......
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08-18-2009, 11:27 PM	#8
VitaminT First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Does it do it with the A/C compressor turned off?
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08-19-2009, 10:58 AM	#9
pbdm4k Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,689 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: May 2007 Location: North of the Border iTrader: (3)	Turn the radio up. __________________ 2010 BMW 335d "Ha! She wants the D." 2006 VW Jetta 2.5 Once upon a time... '03 VW GTI, '99 Audi A4 1.8TQ, '00 VW Jetta 1.85T, '09 BMW 335i xDrive, '04 BMW Z4 3.0i, '01 Audi TT 1.8T, '04 Volvo S80 2.5T
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08-19-2009, 01:44 PM	#10
Steve P. Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2006 M Coupe, 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes it still occurs even with the AC turned off, and yes the radio does drain out the noise.....lol
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