BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - Howling noises in the area of the vehicle underbody
| Data sheet | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Vehicle model | 3 Series Gran Turismo |
| Type | F34 |
| Year of manufacture | From 2013 |
| Symptoms | Howling noises in the area of the vehicle underbody, starting at a speed of 90 km/h and upwards. |
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - Howling noises
If the above-mentioned problem is detected, a possible cause may be too large a gap at the transition between the front and central underbody cover.
Remedy:
- First remove the central underbody protection cover.
- Thoroughly clean the area marked in the picture and fit the foam pad OE No. 16111181918 according to the vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
- Refit the central underbody protection cover.
Finally a test drive should be performed in order to run checks on the repair work.
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