Ticking noise from rear window wiper
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Relay noises are in my opinion something that should not occur in a modern car of any brand, at least no in a BMW.
It has irritated me that I get a ticking sound each time the rear window wiper gets in action. I believe this is from the relay controlling the el-engine of the rear window wiper. My question to you are:
is this normal?
or should I claim a service/warranty for this.
Thanks
It has irritated me that I get a ticking sound each time the rear window wiper gets in action. I believe this is from the relay controlling the el-engine of the rear window wiper. My question to you are:
is this normal?
or should I claim a service/warranty for this.
Thanks
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My Ride: E61 525d SE Touring, 2005, Silver Grey, Sports Suspension, 18" SE Alloys, Auto, Dakota Grey Leather with heated front seats, Electric tailgate, Privacy Glass rear doors and all rear glass, Bluetooth kit
Previous 2003 E39 525d Sport Touring, manual, Titanium Silver, black leather, privacy glass.
I've had a few issues with the tailgate and glass section. Each time the problem with the glass tailgate occured, I could hear a relay switching in the rhs rear wing above the battery. The problem has been corrected now and the relay switching sound has gone!
I cannot recall hearing the relay switching when the rear wiper is activated, so I suggest that you get the dealer to check.
Good luck
I cannot recall hearing the relay switching when the rear wiper is activated, so I suggest that you get the dealer to check.
Good luck
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Originally Posted by Bobkare' post='213943' date='Dec 21 2005, 06:45 AM
Relay noises are in my opinion something that should not occur in a modern car of any brand, at least no in a BMW.
It has irritated me that I get a ticking sound each time the rear window wiper gets in action. I believe this is from the relay controlling the el-engine of the rear window wiper. My question to you are:
is this normal?
or should I claim a service/warranty for this.
It has irritated me that I get a ticking sound each time the rear window wiper gets in action. I believe this is from the relay controlling the el-engine of the rear window wiper. My question to you are:
is this normal?
or should I claim a service/warranty for this.
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Hi!
I got the same ticking noise from the rear wiper in my 530iT-05. However, I don't think it's the relay making these noises - this since I hear several (maybe 5 to 10) tick sounds per wipe.
In my opinion, the relay would only make to tick sounds - one as it goes and then another one as it stops again.
I can't remember having the sound from the beginning, rather the sound suddenly appeared after having hade the car for less than 4 months.
I got the same ticking noise from the rear wiper in my 530iT-05. However, I don't think it's the relay making these noises - this since I hear several (maybe 5 to 10) tick sounds per wipe.
In my opinion, the relay would only make to tick sounds - one as it goes and then another one as it stops again.
I can't remember having the sound from the beginning, rather the sound suddenly appeared after having hade the car for less than 4 months.
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