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R50/53 Have you heard this?

Old May 14, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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Have you heard this?

I recorded a strainge sound at the top of my windshield while driving recently. I embeded the sound in a MS Word .doc and attached it.

Anyone else hear this before?

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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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I'd take the recording and the car to the dealer (assuming your still under warranty)
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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Sounds like feedback from the bluetooth mic, which is located by the top of the center of the windshield. Did you happen to have your cell phone on speaker?
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by LynnEl
Sounds like feedback from the bluetooth mic, which is located by the top of the center of the windshield. Did you happen to have your cell phone on speaker?
I do not have bluetooth installed.
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Is this sound constant? Still sounds like feedback to me, and there is a speaker and mic near the top of the windshield. Perhaps someone can listen right near that overhead console when you drive?
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LynnEl
Is this sound constant? Still sounds like feedback to me, and there is a speaker and mic near the top of the windshield. Perhaps someone can listen right near that overhead console when you drive?

The sound only occurs at 85 + mph and/or at average highway speeds when encountering gusty headwinds or on comming tractor trailer winds.

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Old May 14, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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In that case, I would be inclined to believe it's an air leak. Given where you say the sound is coming from, probably a windshield seal.
 
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