Batmobile Noise... - MINI Cooper Forum

Theo · #1 (**permalink**) Oct 30th, 2003, 02:59 PM

When I switch-off my 04 MCS, I hear a what sounds like a "spinning-down" of a small propeller. It reminds me of the decending pitched-whine that the old TV Batmobile used to make (I'm dating myself, here) when it came to a stop.

My thought is that this my be the impeller of the supercharger spinning down. However in my 328i, a similar noise (though not in a descending pitch) is made by the stepper motors of the climate control.

Anyone know for sure what this is? I love the sound and grin ear-to-ear when I am reminided of the Batmobile. Holy Supercharger, Batman!

Theo

ButtonIt · #2 (**permalink**) Oct 30th, 2003, 03:03 PM

It's the electric motor that drives the power steering

Theo · #3 (**permalink**) Oct 30th, 2003, 05:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt

It's the electric motor that drives the power steering

The power steering motor is certainly less "sexy" than the blower but...

I STILL LOVE THAT NOISE!

Theo

MiniVa · #4 (**permalink**) Oct 31st, 2003, 12:05 AM

I have heard that sound and a sound from my self adjusting motors of the headlights. You can hear them move up and down.

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