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N6 XXY · May 1st, 2008, 07:16 AM

I picked up my 55 plate Coopers S Checkmate yesterday- love it.

but...... it has a few noises i am unsure of with the steering (it's not the whining noise) Its a bit clunky and sounds like it's rubbing on something.

So is your MINI noisy and where?

unionjackbeck · May 1st, 2008, 07:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by N6 XXY (original)

I picked up my 55 plate Coopers S Checkmate yesterday- love it.

but...... it has a few noises i am unsure of with the steering (it's not the whining noise) Its a bit clunky and sounds like it's rubbing on something.

So is your MINI noisy and where?

Hi My steering wheel creeks especially when its cold!!! and also when I hit 80mph, the air vents sing at me!!!!!!

minicabrio · May 1st, 2008, 07:44 AM

Congratulations on the Checkmate - I picked one up yesterday too

http://www.mini2.com/forum/autos-min...on-thread.html - pics on page 8

The steering pump noise is normal, makes a bit of a sqealy whiny noise

S8RAH · May 1st, 2008, 03:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by unionjackbeck (original)

Hi My steering wheel creeks especially when its cold!!! and also when I hit 80mph, the air vents sing at me!!!!!!

I've got the singing vents too, they are quite entertaining at times.

unionjackbeck · May 1st, 2008, 05:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S8RAH (original)

I've got the singing vents too, they are quite entertaining at times.

LOL, if I have someone new in the car, I tell them its the car talking to me!!!!!,

It does get a bit annoying after a time!!!

Mister · May 1st, 2008, 05:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by N6 XXY (original)

Is your MINI noisy?

Yes

N6 XXY · May 7th, 2008, 06:01 PM

it's going in tomorrow so i'll let you know what it is

drainaudio · May 8th, 2008, 12:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by S8RAH (original)

I've got the singing vents too, they are quite entertaining at times.

I had the singing air vents in my (non-climate) Cooper until a BMW tech modified a 3-series air-flap and the singing went away - there is apparently a PUMA in regards to this issue and the application of some specified foam strips to the recirculation flap should in most cases resolve the poor seal that is causing the problem.
In my S with climate I have no singing.

Slight whir from the power-steering when parking is perfectly normal - don't keep in on full lock for any period of time, this is bad for any power steering.

I often hear other noises too, relays clicking and the odd buzz from behind the dash, flaps apparently opening and closing, fans going on and off etc - there are a lot of electronics in these cars......it's just your Mini letting you know that he/she is working hard for you...

I also hear this amazing whine when I stomp on the gas and a crazy pop pop pop when I take my foot off - especially on days like today with the sunroof and both windows completely open...........it's even better if you can find a nice, long, empty tunnel

Cheers, Geoff.

May 1st, 2008, 07:16 AM	#1
N6 XXY MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastbourne,EastSussx Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Is your MNI noisy? I picked up my 55 plate Coopers S Checkmate yesterday- love it. but...... it has a few noises i am unsure of with the steering (it's not the whining noise) Its a bit clunky and sounds like it's rubbing on something. So is your MINI noisy and where?

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May 1st, 2008, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
unionjackbeck MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunny Stourbridge Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by N6 XXY (original) I picked up my 55 plate Coopers S Checkmate yesterday- love it. but...... it has a few noises i am unsure of with the steering (it's not the whining noise) Its a bit clunky and sounds like it's rubbing on something. So is your MINI noisy and where? Hi My steering wheel creeks especially when its cold!!! and also when I hit 80mph, the air vents sing at me!!!!!!

May 1st, 2008, 07:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 15,028 Offline	Congratulations on the Checkmate - I picked one up yesterday too http://www.mini2.com/forum/autos-min...on-thread.html - pics on page 8 The steering pump noise is normal, makes a bit of a sqealy whiny noise

May 1st, 2008, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
S8RAH Away with the Fairies Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blackburn Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 205 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by unionjackbeck (original) Hi My steering wheel creeks especially when its cold!!! and also when I hit 80mph, the air vents sing at me!!!!!! I've got the singing vents too, they are quite entertaining at times.

May 1st, 2008, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
unionjackbeck MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunny Stourbridge Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S8RAH (original) I've got the singing vents too, they are quite entertaining at times. LOL, if I have someone new in the car, I tell them its the car talking to me!!!!!, It does get a bit annoying after a time!!!

May 1st, 2008, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mister Uranus is composed of gas My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ghettoville, CA Local Time: 08:30 PM Posts: 2,990 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by N6 XXY (original) Is your MINI noisy? Yes

May 7th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
N6 XXY MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastbourne,EastSussx Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 28 Offline	it's going in tomorrow so i'll let you know what it is

May 8th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
drainaudio BRG S w' all the toys.. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 575 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S8RAH (original) I've got the singing vents too, they are quite entertaining at times. I had the singing air vents in my (non-climate) Cooper until a BMW tech modified a 3-series air-flap and the singing went away - there is apparently a PUMA in regards to this issue and the application of some specified foam strips to the recirculation flap should in most cases resolve the poor seal that is causing the problem. In my S with climate I have no singing. Slight whir from the power-steering when parking is perfectly normal - don't keep in on full lock for any period of time, this is bad for any power steering. I often hear other noises too, relays clicking and the odd buzz from behind the dash, flaps apparently opening and closing, fans going on and off etc - there are a lot of electronics in these cars......it's just your Mini letting you know that he/she is working hard for you... I also hear this amazing whine when I stomp on the gas and a crazy pop pop pop when I take my foot off - especially on days like today with the sunroof and both windows completely open...........it's even better if you can find a nice, long, empty tunnel Cheers, Geoff.

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