Climate fan noise

Genechen22 · 12-22-2013, 10:46 PM

In the new F15 50i and noticing a fairly loud noise from the climate control fans.

Does anyone else notice this?

P1 · 12-23-2013, 03:11 AM

No, my dads new F15 is extremely quiet. Zero fan noise.

jbwitt · 12-23-2013, 07:23 AM

No fan noise at all from mine.

bluelodge400 · 12-23-2013, 10:47 AM

I think I might have this problem too. When I have my fan running (Heat or AC) in the lowest setting, it is noticeably loud.

ybd2 · 01-14-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bluelodge400

I think I might have this problem too. When I have my fan running (Heat or AC) in the lowest setting, it is noticeably loud.

+1

deadbuck · 01-14-2014, 03:57 PM

+1. Noticed it on the ride home from dealership thought it was just a strange thing and maybe all of them sounded that way.

mikenyc · 01-14-2014, 11:13 PM

same thing for me too loud in my 2014 x5 50i (just 2 front fans - i have to shut it down to decrease noise)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genechen22

In the new F15 50i and noticing a fairly loud noise from the climate control fans.

Does anyone else notice this?

ckortane · 01-15-2014, 09:51 PM

I'm noticing that as well too on my x5 50i. Keep on lowest setting and it's still very audible just in the center vents. Anyone approach service with this issue?

sloanbj · 12-07-2018, 07:08 AM

My climate fan is noisy and the noise modulates with engine speed. Is this normal? I hate it and have to run radio to cover it up.

tntp · 12-07-2018, 09:43 AM

Noisy fan or noisy air vent? if you hear mechanical sound, then it is probably the fan issue. If it is the air rushing noise, then it's the air vent by design. High speed air going through small opening will make loud rushing sound. You may open all the vents or reducing the fan speed (to level 1 or 2). Also check all cabin air filters (2 outside and one inside) to make sure they are not dirty or clogged with dust. But I have to admit, X5 F15 AC fan is loud and not moving enough air.

agentorange · 12-07-2018, 11:13 AM

Opinion on the X5 climate control is best described as "mixed".

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1391569

Ryan5034 · 12-09-2018, 04:29 PM

Make sure your rear climate control isn't set to something wacky.

Guéram · 08-04-2021, 07:14 PM

Mine also is noisy and the noise modulate with engine speed

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ah6MmNy4ukAxi8sn7RQMpscLQGw8QQ

Zeetopian · 08-28-2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Guéram

Mine also is noisy and the noise modulate with engine speed

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ah6MmNy4ukAxi8sn7RQMpscLQGw8QQ

Any resolution of the issue? I have the same loud air rushing noise on my 2015 X5 F15.

Guéram · 08-28-2021, 05:15 PM

I got drive belt tensioner replaced and the problem was fixed....
product <BMW Serpentine Belt Tensioner 11287549873>

Guéram · 09-07-2021, 09:46 AM

Updated on the issue, the problem still present, going to the dealer tomorrow will let you know...

maybe refrigerant is missing in the system....

Qsilver7 · 09-10-2021, 01:31 PM

Those that have the "noise" issue...do you also have 4-zone climate option? If you do, check to make sure the noise isn't coming from the blower in the center console for the rear passenger's vent at the rear of the center console. A rear passenger may have turned the rear controls up higher than the front?

One could also press the SYNC or ALL button then turn the driver's fan speed button down to the lowest setting to see if the noise decreases...if it does, then you've found your culprit.

BTW...geez this is an old thread...the original post was back in Dec/2013!

Furbz · 09-22-2021, 11:27 AM

adding my 2 cents in.
my car has the exact same issue. Noisy middle fans

2008bimmerM3 · 09-22-2021, 02:02 PM

my middle compartment in between the front driver and passenger side is always freezing cold, it’s like a mini refrigerator with the AC on

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Those that have the "noise" issue...do you also have 4-zone climate option? If you do, check to make sure the noise isn't coming from the blower in the center console for the rear passenger's vent at the rear of the center console. A rear passenger may have turned the rear controls up higher than the front?

One cold also press the SYNC or ALL button then turn the driver's fan speed button down to the lowest setting to see if the noise decreases...if it does, then you've found your culprit.

BTW...geez this is an old thread...the original post was back in Dec/2013!

bhkj9999 · 10-01-2021, 01:42 AM

F15 X5 50i MY2018 41k milage, still in warranty.

Mine has this issue as well. sometimes the sound syncs with engine when rpm in the range of 1k to 2k. Only a few times, it sounds normal. I Went to dealer twice, they said it's ok and no problem needs to be fix, then I asked my friend works at dealership who's in china. He replied "This is a common issue of F15, no way to fix." He implied that this reply is from BMW official tech support.

Will mark this thread to see if there's a way to fix this annoying issue.

JMAN1111 · 11-16-2021, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bhkj9999

F15 X5 50i MY2018 41k milage, still in warranty.

Mine has this issue as well. sometimes the sound syncs with engine when rpm in the range of 1k to 2k. Only a few times, it sounds normal. I Went to dealer twice, they said it's ok and no problem needs to be fix, then I asked my friend works at dealership who's in china. He replied "This is a common issue of F15, no way to fix." He implied that this reply is from BMW official tech support.

Will mark this thread to see if there's a way to fix this annoying issue.

Good to know I'm out of warranty. Good thing I declined the diag fee for this at the dealer today. LOL

bhkj9999 · 12-09-2021, 10:21 PM

My car's warranty ends in the last week of November. before that time point, I dropped off my car at the dealer, reported two issues and one of these issues is "AC is still noisy even it's working on heating mode(I reported it's noisy back in the summer, which was working in cooling mode)".

they fixed the other problem for my car but for AC, they said it's working fine, it is noisy but it's normal, I mentioned maybe the blower is broken, and they said it is working just fine.

Now my warranty is gone, but the noise is still there, and it is really annoying, I am thinking that I can replace the blower by myself, but it is too complicated...

I would like to ask you guys that has anyone replaced this blower in a small workshop before? how much does it is cost?

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by JMAN1111

Good to know I'm out of warranty. Good thing I declined the diag fee for this at the dealer today. LOL

12-22-2013, 10:46 PM	#1
Genechen22 Private First Class 27 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2014 x5 50 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Climate fan noise In the new F15 50i and noticing a fairly loud noise from the climate control fans. Does anyone else notice this?
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12-23-2013, 03:11 AM	#2
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bluelodge400 Private First Class 31 Rep 111 Posts Drives: '21 X5M-C, '19 Cayenne Turbo Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hillsborough, CA iTrader: (0)	I think I might have this problem too. When I have my fan running (Heat or AC) in the lowest setting, it is noticeably loud.
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deadbuck Private 9 Rep 61 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Jacksonville iTrader: (0)	+1. Noticed it on the ride home from dealership thought it was just a strange thing and maybe all of them sounded that way.
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01-15-2014, 09:51 PM	#8
ckortane First Lieutenant 45 Rep 331 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: N VA iTrader: (1)	I'm noticing that as well too on my x5 50i. Keep on lowest setting and it's still very audible just in the center vents. Anyone approach service with this issue? __________________ __________________________________________ SOLD: 2015 M4 coupe Tanzanite Blue/Full Black/Black 19s/CCBs/6MT
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12-07-2018, 07:08 AM	#9
sloanbj Private 25 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2015 Xdrive50i MSport Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	My climate fan is noisy and the noise modulates with engine speed. Is this normal? I hate it and have to run radio to cover it up.
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12-07-2018, 09:43 AM	#10
tntp Private First Class 39 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2015 X5S35i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Noisy fan or noisy air vent? if you hear mechanical sound, then it is probably the fan issue. If it is the air rushing noise, then it's the air vent by design. High speed air going through small opening will make loud rushing sound. You may open all the vents or reducing the fan speed (to level 1 or 2). Also check all cabin air filters (2 outside and one inside) to make sure they are not dirty or clogged with dust. But I have to admit, X5 F15 AC fan is loud and not moving enough air.
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12-07-2018, 11:13 AM	#11
agentorange Major 1508 Rep 1,387 Posts Drives: 328d Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Desert SW iTrader: (0)	Opinion on the X5 climate control is best described as "mixed". https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1391569
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08-04-2021, 07:14 PM	#13
Guéram New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 5.0, 2017 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	Mine also is noisy and the noise modulate with engine speed https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ah6MmNy4ukAxi8sn7RQMpscLQGw8QQ
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Guéram New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 5.0, 2017 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	I got drive belt tensioner replaced and the problem was fixed.... product <BMW Serpentine Belt Tensioner 11287549873> __________________ GS
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Guéram New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 5.0, 2017 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	Updated on the issue, the problem still present, going to the dealer tomorrow will let you know... maybe refrigerant is missing in the system.... __________________ GS
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Qsilver7 Major General 4446 Rep 7,488 Posts Drives: F06 650ix GC / F15 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Indiana, USA iTrader: (0)	Those that have the "noise" issue...do you also have 4-zone climate option? If you do, check to make sure the noise isn't coming from the blower in the center console for the rear passenger's vent at the rear of the center console. A rear passenger may have turned the rear controls up higher than the front? One could also press the SYNC or ALL button then turn the driver's fan speed button down to the lowest setting to see if the noise decreases...if it does, then you've found your culprit. BTW...geez this is an old thread...the original post was back in Dec/2013! __________________ 2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)\| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha) Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral. Last edited by Qsilver7; 09-23-2021 at 11:43 AM..
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09-22-2021, 11:27 AM	#18
Furbz Enlisted Member 10 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Possible X5 50i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Gauteng iTrader: (0)	adding my 2 cents in. my car has the exact same issue. Noisy middle fans
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10-01-2021, 01:42 AM	#20
bhkj9999 New Member 10 Rep 19 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X5 xDrive50i [0.00]	Mark! F15 X5 50i MY2018 41k milage, still in warranty. Mine has this issue as well. sometimes the sound syncs with engine when rpm in the range of 1k to 2k. Only a few times, it sounds normal. I Went to dealer twice, they said it's ok and no problem needs to be fix, then I asked my friend works at dealership who's in china. He replied "This is a common issue of F15, no way to fix." He implied that this reply is from BMW official tech support. Will mark this thread to see if there's a way to fix this annoying issue.
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