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Old Mar 25, 2020 | 06:51 PM
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Angry Ventilated Seats Noises

I've noticed that the ventilated seat on the driver side makes a couple of distinct, strange noises, at least when both the heated option and the ventilated option are both on full blast (supposedly it heats better than way).

I've posted a video here:

There are two annoying noises:
1) The loud buzzing throughout the video that appears after about 10 minutes of use. (Keep in mind this is right next to my ear!)
2) The more subtle whirring noise in the background that becomes more prevalent and intense later in the video.

Have any of you experienced these sounds?

Thank you!
William
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Old Mar 25, 2020 | 11:29 PM
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Unless my ears are bad it sounds like the fans. That is normal.
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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 06:26 AM
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Unless my ears are bad it sounds like the fans. That is normal.
I dont think this sound is normal. Mine doesn't sound like that.
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Not normal. Do your kids throw trash under the seat?
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Old Aug 17, 2020 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cargurucarguru
I've noticed that the ventilated seat on the driver side makes a couple of distinct, strange noises, at least when both the heated option and the ventilated option are both on full blast (supposedly it heats better than way).

I've posted a video here:
https://vimeo.com/400448505

There are two annoying noises:
1) The loud buzzing throughout the video that appears after about 10 minutes of use. (Keep in mind this is right next to my ear!)
2) The more subtle whirring noise in the background that becomes more prevalent and intense later in the video.

Have any of you experienced these sounds?

Thank you!
William

did you ever get this issue resolved? I just picked up my C43 this weekend and obviously do not want to drop it off in service and have it sit there for a few weeks..

attached is a video, sounds very much like yours - like its coming from the speakers?? mine comes and goes.....so i know its a problem for sure...

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