Windscreen Wiper Noise

Batke · 10-25-2010, 03:31 PM

So my city just hit 1 degree C and it started to snow. I turned on the wipers and I noticed that I can hear a ticking noise coming from the passenger side foot area. It ticks every time the blades go up and then again when they go down. Has anyone else heard this ticking noise? If you drive a X6 next time your in your X6 try the wiper blades and let me know if you can hear the ticking noise. Turn off your radio though or you might not hear it.

Thanks!

UAxDEATH(NYC) · 10-29-2010, 10:21 PM

i have a same noise, dont know what it causing

bak · 10-30-2010, 07:09 AM

Its the relay for the wiper. I mentioned it when vehicle went in for service and they said it was normal. Put the wipers on rain sensor function and you will notice that you hear the click every time the sensor calls for a "Wipe". All I can say is turn the radio up !

Batke · 10-30-2010, 03:58 PM

Thanks for the response. Just wanted to make sure I was not alone.

doug_999 · 01-06-2012, 04:47 PM

Dealer just called informing me the noise is "normal" and another X6 they have in the shop does the same thing.

What is odd is that my salesperson (in another state) is driving a X5D right now and reports that he does NOT have the noise.

I personally think it is annoying and I don't understand why the X5 doesn't do it as well.

Mike van D · 01-07-2012, 08:46 AM

Mine makes the same clicking when on. Sometimes is louder than other times. M3 does the same but not as loud.

10-25-2010, 03:31 PM	#1
Batke 36th Chamber 13 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Windscreen Wiper Noise So my city just hit 1 degree C and it started to snow. I turned on the wipers and I noticed that I can hear a ticking noise coming from the passenger side foot area. It ticks every time the blades go up and then again when they go down. Has anyone else heard this ticking noise? If you drive a X6 next time your in your X6 try the wiper blades and let me know if you can hear the ticking noise. Turn off your radio though or you might not hear it. Thanks! __________________ '11 BMW X6 xDrive 50i (E71) - Space Grey '08 BMW X3 3.0si (E83) - Alpine White '04 BMW 745i (E65) - Black Sapphire Metallic '05 BMW 325i (E46) - Jet Black '99 Oldsmobile Alero - White Last edited by Batke; 10-25-2010 at 04:20 PM..
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10-29-2010, 10:21 PM	#2
UAxDEATH(NYC) Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 278 Posts Drives: BMW X6M 2016 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn NY iTrader: (0)	i have a same noise, dont know what it causing
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10-30-2010, 07:09 AM	#3
bak Private First Class 23 Rep 154 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Novi, MI iTrader: (0)	Its the relay for the wiper. I mentioned it when vehicle went in for service and they said it was normal. Put the wipers on rain sensor function and you will notice that you hear the click every time the sensor calls for a "Wipe". All I can say is turn the radio up !
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10-30-2010, 03:58 PM	#4
Batke 36th Chamber 13 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the response. Just wanted to make sure I was not alone. __________________ '11 BMW X6 xDrive 50i (E71) - Space Grey '08 BMW X3 3.0si (E83) - Alpine White '04 BMW 745i (E65) - Black Sapphire Metallic '05 BMW 325i (E46) - Jet Black '99 Oldsmobile Alero - White
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01-06-2012, 04:47 PM	#5
doug_999 Brigadier General 2543 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Too bad I did not check here first.. Dealer just called informing me the noise is "normal" and another X6 they have in the shop does the same thing. What is odd is that my salesperson (in another state) is driving a X5D right now and reports that he does NOT have the noise. I personally think it is annoying and I don't understand why the X5 doesn't do it as well. __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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01-07-2012, 08:46 AM	#6
Mike van D Major 18 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Mine makes the same clicking when on. Sometimes is louder than other times. M3 does the same but not as loud. __________________ ...just enjoying life.
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