Star Wars sound effect

Bimmerista · 12-14-2005, 12:02 PM

Does anyone know why everytime I open a door or close it, after having turned off the engine and removed the key, there is a sound, like a servo motor or something, that comes on ? It appears to come from the rear quarter where the battery is located.

Oh, and what does the thingy that makes the sound do ?

David328M-Sport · 12-14-2005, 01:23 PM

not sure about that one but i often hear a faint turbine line sound winding down after i switch off the car. nice sound.

there are many automatic features in the sophisticated e90.

TYW · 12-14-2005, 01:56 PM

Bimmerista:

Yes, I hear the same exact sound, but I'm not sure of its origin. Glad to know its just not my car!

Let's hope someone know's the answer.

Thanks!

voltron1011 · 12-14-2005, 02:01 PM

Probably has something to do with the fuel pump or fuel cutoff.

ksfrogman · 12-14-2005, 02:31 PM

May the force be with you all?

tiga901 · 12-14-2005, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TYW

Bimmerista:

Yes, I hear the same exact sound, but I'm not sure of its origin. Glad to know its just not my car!

Let's hope someone know's the answer.

Thanks!

same here...I thought it was normal????????

JVFan · 12-14-2005, 03:11 PM

If you search, you'll see that this has been discussed at length.

Bimmerista · 12-14-2005, 03:15 PM

It is normal, and I have done a search but can't find the thread.

colonelburke · 12-14-2005, 03:30 PM

You have a 335i. Shhh.

Bimmerista · 12-14-2005, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by colonelburke

You have a 335i. Shhh.

Great, now if I can only find the secret code for the upping the booster .....

qwert · 12-14-2005, 08:25 PM

I believe that sound is the steering wheel locking up.

JamieA · 12-15-2005, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JVFan

If you search, you'll see that this has been discussed at length.

What is the thread, I can't find it.

It does sound a bit star wars. There are many sounds the car makes, With CA as I approach the car makes this quiet little sounds almost like something starting to whirr and tick - like it is greeting you. Then when I open a door or close it the star wars laser sound happens from somewhere inthe rear of the car, then you hear the steering lock engage. Then sometimes the cooling fan stays on after you park the car.... it seems to have a mind and a will of its own!

I kind of like it, because it is almost like the car is alive, and you are certainly aware that this is a very complex piece of machinery.

lxapilot118 · 12-15-2005, 08:10 AM

It's the flux capacitor

JVFan · 12-15-2005, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieA

What is the thread, I can't find it.

It does sound a bit star wars. There are many sounds the car makes, With CA as I approach the car makes this quiet little sounds almost like something starting to whirr and tick - like it is greeting you. Then when I open a door or close it the star wars laser sound happens from somewhere inthe rear of the car, then you hear the steering lock engage. Then sometimes the cooling fan stays on after you park the car.... it seems to have a mind and a will of its own!

I kind of like it, because it is almost like the car is alive, and you are certainly aware that this is a very complex piece of machinery.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=start+noise

tctic · 12-15-2005, 03:03 PM

And did anyone notice the sound from the air duct when to open the door and go in the car without starting the engine? I am suspecting that it's opening the vent to the outside air so the people won't get suffocated inside if they don't turn on their car.

tctic · 12-15-2005, 03:10 PM

I am suspecting this sound to be from some electrical systems. Seems like you hear it everytime you do something that requires the involvement of the electrical system. Door closing/opening, a very brief press of the trunk release button, etc.

HRC · 12-15-2005, 03:15 PM

I've noticed most sounds are related to things like the interior and trunck lights, and the start buttom illumination.

Danny

Broken1 · 12-15-2005, 03:38 PM

In my car...i hear the glow plugs start warming as I unlock the car...also I believe the fuel line pressurises.

Basically, the car prepares to start.

Bimmerista · 12-15-2005, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JVFan

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=start+noise

Thanks

From reading that thread I now understand that quite a few people owned VWs that made strange sounds as well.

But other than an educated guess that it is the fuel pump pumping, E90Fleet didn't really say much about the number of things our car does as we open the door

StewtheBassman · 12-15-2005, 10:58 PM

I think that sound is my car's soul warming as I approach it or hug it goodnight...it's a very sensitive car you know...

JamieA · 12-16-2005, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JVFan

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=start+noise

Many thanks

timlang · 12-16-2005, 10:58 AM

The mystery sound that I hear all the time sounds more like the sound a large size electric vault lock makes when it opens/closes. I usually notice it when I am cleaning the car. In all cases, the doors are unlocked (and have been for awhile), no door has been recently opened or closed, no button on the remote was touched. The car will just be totally silent while I am cleaning away, and then a few minutes later I hear it. I would love to know what it is.

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TYW Lieutenant 17 Rep 454 Posts Drives: - 335i Coupe - Monaco / Saddle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1)	Bimmerista: Yes, I hear the same exact sound, but I'm not sure of its origin. Glad to know its just not my car! Let's hope someone know's the answer. Thanks!
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qwert Enlisted Member 6 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 325i - Monaco Blue, Gray int. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Georgia, U.S. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I believe that sound is the steering wheel locking up.
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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	And did anyone notice the sound from the air duct when to open the door and go in the car without starting the engine? I am suspecting that it's opening the vent to the outside air so the people won't get suffocated inside if they don't turn on their car.
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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I am suspecting this sound to be from some electrical systems. Seems like you hear it everytime you do something that requires the involvement of the electrical system. Door closing/opening, a very brief press of the trunk release button, etc.
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	In my car...i hear the glow plugs start warming as I unlock the car...also I believe the fuel line pressurises. Basically, the car prepares to start.
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timlang Private First Class 4 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	The mystery sound that I hear all the time sounds more like the sound a large size electric vault lock makes when it opens/closes. I usually notice it when I am cleaning the car. In all cases, the doors are unlocked (and have been for awhile), no door has been recently opened or closed, no button on the remote was touched. The car will just be totally silent while I am cleaning away, and then a few minutes later I hear it. I would love to know what it is. __________________ 18' 330i xDrive M Sport Edition II - Mineral Gray/Black (Canadian Model 'eh!) 14', 13', 11' & 08' 328i xDrive - Mineral Gray/Black, Steptronic, PP, Nav (Canadian) 06' 325i - Sparkling Graphite/Black/Burl, Steptronic, PP (Canadian)
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