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andy999 · Sep 9th, 2006, 03:40 PM

Well, after 'testing' the new works air filter on the S, i discovered a painful high pitched whine coming from the front of the car area at high speeds........

So i searched the site and found other threads about the screen rubber......so tested again and this time from the passenger seat, when it happened, i pressed on the screen. You can play a tune altering the sound of the note.

So a warranty job on the screen/rubber........

Ferroequine · Sep 9th, 2006, 07:37 PM

Was it like this?

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fi...ks-intake.html

Mine does it all the time though, throughout the low to mid rev range. Dealer is going to try and replace the throttle body next week...

andy999 · Sep 9th, 2006, 08:19 PM

No mate, i can change the tone of the noise by pressing on the top of the screen as its going along!

BlackMiniMac · Sep 9th, 2006, 08:21 PM

Noise from the front of the car ? Gets louder as you go faster ???
Thats the ENGINE you ninny!

andy999 · Sep 9th, 2006, 08:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackMiniMac (original)

Noise from the front of the car ? Gets louder as you go faster ???
Thats the ENGINE you ninny!

Silly me..............

crossair · Sep 28th, 2006, 12:05 PM

Har the same on my s , new screen rubber seal replaced on warranty, no questions asked

Ferroequine · Sep 28th, 2006, 02:43 PM

I now have a highpitched whistling noise that comes up and stays there when I'm on a motorway at speeds above 120 km/h (75 mph). Dealer tried to fix it once already, with changing something in the engine bay. Going in again next week, will have to mention the window seal that others have had good luck with.

Squire · Oct 2nd, 2006, 06:57 PM

i've got the same problem on my new S too, they had it for the whole of saturday morning, messed about with the chrome seal thing but didn't fix it, so its gotta go back in once again

this seams to be a very common fault as the dealer themselves had it with one of their demos and another guy who is in severns with me had it on his JCW too....ppffff

Bhozar · Oct 2nd, 2006, 07:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackMiniMac (original)

Noise from the front of the car ? Gets louder as you go faster ???
Thats the ENGINE you ninny!

Hehe, thats funny. Havent heard someone call anyone ninny since my grandad used to say it.

minivictoria · Oct 28th, 2006, 12:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by andy999 (original)

Well, after 'testing' the new works air filter on the S, i discovered a painful high pitched whine coming from the front of the car area at high speeds........

So i searched the site and found other threads about the screen rubber......so tested again and this time from the passenger seat, when it happened, i pressed on the screen. You can play a tune altering the sound of the note.

So a warranty job on the screen/rubber........

I have the same issue with my '05 S model. At about 90MPH or during a high headwind there is a loud whistling noise that sounds like it comes in through the windshield (or windscreen). Let me know if you find out if the seal (rubber) needs replacing or what it may be. It is so loud it is somewhat startling in my car. I suppose it is a good speed reminder though :-). Good Luck.

Ferroequine · Oct 28th, 2006, 01:17 AM

I had my MINI in to have it fixed this week, and they have fingered the intercooler intake scoop in the bonnet as the culprit!

They first drove it around for a few days with various bits of tape all over the joints and windscreen, and then finally fitted a scoop from another, in stock MCS (different colour

). The whistling went away! I'm now awaiting a scoop to be prepared and sprayed the correct colour, after which they will fit it on my MINI. Will give a report at that point.

It sure sounded like the whistling was coming from the windscreen though!

Scrogg · Oct 28th, 2006, 01:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniVee (original)

I had my MINI in to have it fixed this week, and they have fingered the intercooler intake scoop in the bonnet as the culprit!

It sure sounded like the whistling was coming from the windscreen though!

That has gotta be a first?

Every one I have experienced with this problem has been to do with the windscreen.

Worrying thing is, it is becoming more and more common!

adamos o3,cooper s · Oct 29th, 2006, 10:35 AM

had same problem, air vent filter, was miss alinged, hi pitch whistle at 50mph, replaced filter noise
gone.

Sep 9th, 2006, 03:40 PM	#1
andy999 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 47 Offline	high speed noise from front of car...... Well, after 'testing' the new works air filter on the S, i discovered a painful high pitched whine coming from the front of the car area at high speeds........ So i searched the site and found other threads about the screen rubber......so tested again and this time from the passenger seat, when it happened, i pressed on the screen. You can play a tune altering the sound of the note. So a warranty job on the screen/rubber........ running in.............

Sep 9th, 2006, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 1,318 Offline	Was it like this? http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fi...ks-intake.html Mine does it all the time though, throughout the low to mid rev range. Dealer is going to try and replace the throttle body next week... www.MINICalgary.com

Sep 9th, 2006, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
andy999 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 47 Offline	No mate, i can change the tone of the noise by pressing on the top of the screen as its going along! running in.............

Sep 9th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlackMiniMac Caution!! Girl Racer!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Sea Side Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 148 Offline	Noise from the front of the car ? Gets louder as you go faster ??? Thats the ENGINE you ninny! Good girls are just bad girls who haven't been caught yet.

Sep 9th, 2006, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
andy999 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BlackMiniMac (original) Noise from the front of the car ? Gets louder as you go faster ??? Thats the ENGINE you ninny! Silly me.............. running in.............

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Sep 28th, 2006, 12:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
crossair MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Har the same on my s , new screen rubber seal replaced on warranty, no questions asked

Sep 28th, 2006, 02:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 1,318 Offline	I now have a highpitched whistling noise that comes up and stays there when I'm on a motorway at speeds above 120 km/h (75 mph). Dealer tried to fix it once already, with changing something in the engine bay. Going in again next week, will have to mention the window seal that others have had good luck with. www.MINICalgary.com

Oct 2nd, 2006, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Squire oohh that was a good one Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: gloucestershire Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 474 Offline	i've got the same problem on my new S too, they had it for the whole of saturday morning, messed about with the chrome seal thing but didn't fix it, so its gotta go back in once again this seams to be a very common fault as the dealer themselves had it with one of their demos and another guy who is in severns with me had it on his JCW too....ppffff

Oct 2nd, 2006, 07:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 1,174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BlackMiniMac (original) Noise from the front of the car ? Gets louder as you go faster ??? Thats the ENGINE you ninny! Hehe, thats funny. Havent heard someone call anyone ninny since my grandad used to say it.

Oct 28th, 2006, 12:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
minivictoria MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by andy999 (original) Well, after 'testing' the new works air filter on the S, i discovered a painful high pitched whine coming from the front of the car area at high speeds........ So i searched the site and found other threads about the screen rubber......so tested again and this time from the passenger seat, when it happened, i pressed on the screen. You can play a tune altering the sound of the note. So a warranty job on the screen/rubber........ I have the same issue with my '05 S model. At about 90MPH or during a high headwind there is a loud whistling noise that sounds like it comes in through the windshield (or windscreen). Let me know if you find out if the seal (rubber) needs replacing or what it may be. It is so loud it is somewhat startling in my car. I suppose it is a good speed reminder though :-). Good Luck.

Oct 28th, 2006, 01:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 1,318 Offline	Interesting development I had my MINI in to have it fixed this week, and they have fingered the intercooler intake scoop in the bonnet as the culprit! They first drove it around for a few days with various bits of tape all over the joints and windscreen, and then finally fitted a scoop from another, in stock MCS (different colour ). The whistling went away! I'm now awaiting a scoop to be prepared and sprayed the correct colour, after which they will fit it on my MINI. Will give a report at that point. It sure sounded like the whistling was coming from the windscreen though! www.MINICalgary.com

Oct 28th, 2006, 01:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 15,067 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniVee (original) I had my MINI in to have it fixed this week, and they have fingered the intercooler intake scoop in the bonnet as the culprit! It sure sounded like the whistling was coming from the windscreen though! That has gotta be a first? Every one I have experienced with this problem has been to do with the windscreen. Worrying thing is, it is becoming more and more common!

Oct 29th, 2006, 10:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
adamos o3,cooper s MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: herts Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 140 Offline	had same problem, air vent filter, was miss alinged, hi pitch whistle at 50mph, replaced filter noise gone.

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