BMW X1: Whistling noise from door mirror area between 40-50 mph (60-80 kph)
20.05.2021
PROBLEM
- We have a 2011 BMW X1 in for service and the customer has complained of a whistling noise from the door mirror area when driving at a constant speed between 40-50 mph (60-80 kph)
- We have heard the noise on road test but we are having difficulty finding the source of the whistling noise in the workshop. Have any other X1 owners reported a whistling noise before
SOLUTION
- Yes, this whistling noise has been reported before on several BMW models produced up to 23/11/13.
- The noise is due to excessive clearance between the door mirror housing and the door mirror upper cover. Remove the door mirror upper cover.
- Cut a length of felt tape, available from BMW parts department, to a width of 9 mm. Apply felt tape to the indicator repeater lamp Fig.1.1.
- Refit the door mirror upper cover. Carry out road test to ensure whistling noise has been eliminated.