This seems like new behavior. I have a 2016 85D. In the last couple weeks or so, I noticed a groaning noise every time I plug in my car in my garage. I finally figured out what it was. The cooling louvers in the front fascia fully open, then fully close, then partially open. Does this happen for everyone?
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I've noticed the same sound since picking my car up last month. I confirmed what it was earlier today by watching this video.
I'll have them take a look at it when I visit the SC next month.
SDRick
Active Member
Mine makes the noise as well. Is it worth fixing or do we just put up with the noise? I would imagine it would be a warranty item, but for me, I would not be willing to take the car and leave it in service just for this.
Hugh Mannity
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rpo
Member
Mine is going in for this to be repaired once parts arrive. The louvers are scraping against something and it can be heard inside my car when driving at 30 MPH when they randomly open/close.
mknox
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Yep... just noticed this too. You will also notice it if you happen to be near the car and activate the HVAC via your phone... even in sub-freezing temperatures. Seems each new firmware release fixes some bugs and adds new ones.
hybridbear
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mknox
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Starting to wonder if this is perhaps a "feature" and not a "bug". It could be problematic if these louvers didn't open in the heat when really needed, so perhaps this is just a little test each time the car is used to make sure they will work when needed. It could pop up a "Needs Service" message if they malfunction during the test. Just a thought.
The cycling is probably by design. The issue (at least for me) is that there appears to be some rubbing that creates the loudish groaning noise.
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