Re: '97 E36: Odd Noise After Turning Off Ignition

#1

On Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:34:34 -0800, Jed <zyzygy@plenipôtentiary.com.invalid>
wrote:

Quote:

I recently bought a 1997 328ic with 87K and it has been performing
admirably.

However, I just noticed an odd sound seeming to come from the dash
area after I turn the car off.

It sounds a bit mechanical and a bit like static/buzzing from the
radio and seems to last for more than a minute or so. There are no
other obvious symptoms.

What might continue running after the ignition is turned off to make
that noise?

Any ideas?

If it's got A/C it could be the system settling down otherwise it could be the
trap doors on the heating ventilation system closing to the "rest" position.

Sir Hugh of Bognor

The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.

Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it!

Hugh Gundersen
hsg (AT) h-gee (DOT) co.uk
Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK

#2

<hsg (AT) h-gee (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Quote:

On Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:34:34 -0800, Jed
zyzygy@plenipôtentiary.com.invalid
wrote:

I recently bought a 1997 328ic with 87K and it has been performing
admirably.

However, I just noticed an odd sound seeming to come from the dash
area after I turn the car off.

It sounds a bit mechanical and a bit like static/buzzing from the
radio and seems to last for more than a minute or so. There are no
other obvious symptoms.

What might continue running after the ignition is turned off to make
that noise?

Any ideas?

If it's got A/C it could be the system settling down otherwise it could be
the
trap doors on the heating ventilation system closing to the "rest"
position.

I'm with Sir Hugh, it's the trap doors on the life support system reverting
to their Park position. Do not be concerned, grasshopper,

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Re: '97 E36: Odd Noise After Turning Off Ignition

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