5 sec. Squealing Noise when I turn on my car from the dash

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Feb 22, 2011 | 03:03 PM

mr_rota

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From: Toronto Canada

My Ride: 05 545i Sportpackage, Mtech Body Kit

When i turn on my car, i get a squealing noise coming from the passenger side dash area i think, stops after 5 secs though....

help???

Feb 22, 2011 | 05:14 PM

bajanbanker

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From: Boston, MA

My Ride: '04 545i Sapphire Black/Black 6-speed Manual, Sport, AS, CWP, Navi, Premium Sound, Bluetooth, iPod Adapter.

I have the same problem from time to time and it's annoying! I don't know the exact part yet, but was told by my SA the noise is coming from a fan that cools some of the electronic components. Once I get the exact part info I will be sure to share.

Feb 22, 2011 | 05:20 PM

jaycal3

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From: Ct

My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input '10 Tahoe, Black on Black, leather, Nav/XM, 20" tires, full body kit, power 2nd row, loaded '93 Jeep Wrangler, lifted 4.5", 33" meats, Rampage Recovery Bumper w/Tire Swing, etc 25' Aquasport Osprey, Center Console,2012 200 HO Etec

Ebox fan? The ebox is under the cabin filter on the passenger side... maybe?