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Thanks, I'm guessing since this is issued through BMW NA it might take a while to spread over here. I've given the SIB number to the dealer, and suggested they contact BMW middle east to escalate the issue.
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My guess is that cover is an afterthought to protect the wiring and piping in that area. I['m trying to locate it on REALOEM, but no luck so far.
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Looks like the low pressure AC pipe was modified starting 10/2013 production. Very likely to address this issue.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...24&hg=64&fg=60
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Wow I hope this is really the fix, this has caused me a lot of headaches trying to pinpoint this one. I got close because it seems to fluctuate with different AC settings. EDIT: A $160 hose |
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I know, but OP has a car with the new shroud and he said he has some miles on it, so the car has to be at least a few months old production. Shroud was not listed on service ticket so I have to assume it was factory installed. This is the only thing I can find. Parts 8 and 18. Not sure, but will check when I take my car in for the fix. Dealer ordered parts today. Fix should be in place by Friday, I hope. Seems like a real quick install. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...39&hg=12&fg=31
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Reality is he won't be able to add the cover unless there's a bulletin or recall telling them to do it for my VIN/production month. If 11/2013 cars got it through normal production improvements, and BMWAG doesn't see the need to retrofit older cars, then that's the way it will be.
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It's pretty amazing how a rubber hose can create that much noise inside the cabin. It must be vibrating against something to create noise? Then shouldn't that "something" it's vibrating against, be secured better, rather than hoping to lower the vibration with a weight? Just a random thought.
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I have a 9/13 build date. So far so good. Put on 75 miles today in both local and interstate traffic, and no vibration/rattle/or whirring. Changed settings on AC a few times.
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BTW, the Buzz/rattle seems to be much worse when AC is not running (low pressure pipe not under any pressure).
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So you have a 9/13 build? Trying to figure out why you have that cover to the right of the AC low pressure pipe. Can't locate it on Realoem associated with 9/13+ builds. Is your car xDrive? 8AT or manual? Trying to figure this out...
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Same as me except mine is 7/13. Would you mind taking a couple more pics showing that cover? I want to show to my Foreman in case they don't have a 9/13+ 335 around when I take in for the clamp job.
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Thank you. Looks like a simple splash cover, rather than a full enclosure. Since water shouldn't enter from top (except owners who wash their engine bay down with water), my guess is the cover was added to avoid damage to wires and maybe provide some protection to connectors from soiling.
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I'm having the fix installed first thing tomorrow morning. I will keep you guys updated as to whether it is successful (it may take me a while to confirm). Thank you SO much OP.
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