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A/C - Howling/Droning Noise From Dash Area

SI B 64 50 02
Heating and Air Conditioning

February 2006
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes Advance S.I. B64 50 02 dated September 2002. The content of the Service Information is unchanged.

SUBJECT
Howling/Droning Noise at 50 to 55 mph from Fresh Air Flap

MODEL
E53 (X5) vehicles with IHKA up to 5/02 production

SITUATION
A customer may complain that when using the heating and air conditioning system and in fresh air mode, there is a howling/droning noise that comes from the right side of the center dash area at approximately 50 to 55 mph. The noise disappears when the "Recirculation" button is pressed.

CAUSE
Incorrect positioning of the right hand fresh air flap.

CORRECTION

On a customer complaint basis only, and after verifying the complaint, replace the IHKA Control Module as per Repair Instructions RA 6411749.





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