Horn?

Racing Teatray · 12-19-2016, 06:24 AM

No s******ing at the back, I mean the klaxon...

Minor issue this - is it me or does the F36 (don't know about other F3x variants) have a rather quiet horn?

Maybe the car's just better insulated than my old 1-series, but I find the noise it makes considerably more polite and almost apologetic. I'm sure my old car had a more assertive honk!

Torque of the Devil · 12-19-2016, 06:48 AM

You'd think BMW would use the same horn in most of their cars, it's just a regular twin set up isn't it ?

v6Jules · 12-19-2016, 06:59 AM

Replace it with a stebel Nautilus if your worried... I fitted one to my last triumph Street triple and it used to make people jump! (Used to warn the MOT guy lol)

Rukka · 12-19-2016, 07:26 AM

If the horn is quiet - chances are, one of them is dead. Common fault I'm afraid

evan15281 · 12-19-2016, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rukka

If the horn is quiet - chances are, one of them is dead. Common fault I'm afraid

Agreed. Happened to me and many others on here. Have a search. Warranty fix.

MashinBenzin · 12-19-2016, 08:11 AM

I thought mine sounded pathetic compared with my E90 too, so maybe I have a dead one. The F36 is currently useless against yellow box blockers

TouringPleb · 12-19-2016, 08:15 AM

I recently had one replaced warranty. Then the rather attractive service advisor lady told me with a straight face "unfortunately Mr TouringPleb, we are going to have to rebook you, your horns aren't firing off at the same time for some reason!"

Apparently there was a split second delay in them going off together! Had to rebook for both to be replaced.

Racing Teatray · 12-19-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rukka

If the horn is quiet - chances are, one of them is dead. Common fault I'm afraid

That would be annoying on a new car.

I can hear it. It's just, well, a bit apologetically English, compared to the last one, which was rather more German and commanding.

Rukka · 12-19-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Racing Teatray

That would be annoying on a new car.

I can hear it. It's just, well, a bit apologetically English, compared to the last one, which was rather more German and commanding.

Mine is loud - like, "getoutofmyfuckingway" loud

Are both definitely working?

....,,,,..,,.. · 12-19-2016, 12:30 PM

As mentioned likely a fault.

Mine is loud and works, used it tonight when a cock in the outside lane decided to turn right on same single lane roundabout as me.

Functional check carried out on Horn, lights and drivers window, all work.

Rich9600 · 12-19-2016, 01:53 PM

On my previous diesel 330 I had to book in with the attractive woman on the desk for a horn enhancement. Failed twice in 2 years. Very common fault!

v6Jules · 12-19-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Apparently there was a split second delay in them going off together! Had to rebook for both to be replaced.

My car is only a month old but if I press the horn for a short burst it's clear only one of them is activated instantly then the other comes on... Can't see one failing already Argh

....,,,,..,,.. · 12-19-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobb

"Horn function" is often faulty with the diesel driving brethren here....

The Diesel horn may have some issues, however it's those 320i drivers I feel sorry for.

YouTube below is the new enhanced 320i horn.

TouringPleb · 12-19-2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by v6Jules

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

Apparently there was a split second delay in them going off together! Had to rebook for both to be replaced.

My car is only a month old but if I press the horn for a short burst it's clear only one of them is activated instantly then the other comes on... Can't see one failing already Argh

To be honest they sounded fine to me but the tech had noticed it when replacing one

Racing Teatray · 12-19-2016, 04:11 PM

Ok, thanks I shall investigate further.

Ajs_435d · 12-19-2016, 04:44 PM

Interesting, where are they located on a 4 series?

Rukka · 12-20-2016, 01:08 AM

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Interesting, where are they located on a 4 series?

Behind the front bumper mate. One either side.

Ajs_435d · 12-20-2016, 05:21 AM

Thank you

Racing Teatray · 12-20-2016, 02:59 PM

Surely then you can stand in front of the car and get someone else to press the horn, and see if the noise only emanates from one side...?

tartan · 12-20-2016, 03:46 PM

Had mine replaced last month,Its usually low pitch horn that goes.

Ajs_435d · 12-20-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Racing Teatray

Surely then you can stand in front of the car and get someone else to press the horn, and see if the noise only emanates from one side...?

I have no friends.

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Racing Teatray Lieutenant 218 Rep 492 Posts Drives: BMW 440i GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central London iTrader: (0)	Horn? No s******ing at the back, I mean the klaxon... Minor issue this - is it me or does the F36 (don't know about other F3x variants) have a rather quiet horn? Maybe the car's just better insulated than my old 1-series, but I find the noise it makes considerably more polite and almost apologetic. I'm sure my old car had a more assertive honk! __________________ ____________________ Current: Macan GTS Previous: 440i GC, M135i, E60 M5, Z1, 330d, 135i, Alfa 156 GTA, Mercedes 500E, Audi S3, Audi A3 quattro, VW Golf GTI 16v
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Torque of the Devil Banned 579 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	You'd think BMW would use the same horn in most of their cars, it's just a regular twin set up isn't it ?
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MashinBenzin Major General 8453 Rep 8,780 Posts Drives: Eiger D5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I thought mine sounded pathetic compared with my E90 too, so maybe I have a dead one. The F36 is currently useless against yellow box blockers __________________ Drives - 2020 LR Discovery HSE-L Previous - 2019 LR Discovery HSE-L // 2016 F36 440i // 2009 E90 320D SE
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TouringPleb Brigadier General 4369 Rep 4,227 Posts Drives: SRB 440i GC Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	I recently had one replaced warranty. Then the rather attractive service advisor lady told me with a straight face "unfortunately Mr TouringPleb, we are going to have to rebook you, your horns aren't firing off at the same time for some reason!" Apparently there was a split second delay in them going off together! Had to rebook for both to be replaced.
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6733 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	As mentioned likely a fault. Mine is loud and works, used it tonight when a cock in the outside lane decided to turn right on same single lane roundabout as me. Functional check carried out on Horn, lights and drivers window, all work.
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Rich9600 Colonel 741 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	On my previous diesel 330 I had to book in with the attractive woman on the desk for a horn enhancement. Failed twice in 2 years. Very common fault! __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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Racing Teatray Lieutenant 218 Rep 492 Posts Drives: BMW 440i GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central London iTrader: (0)	Surely then you can stand in front of the car and get someone else to press the horn, and see if the noise only emanates from one side...?
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