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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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humming from engine with unlocking doors

Hi all,
Have 2014 e3504matic with sport/lighting/keyless go packages.

I have noticed a loud humming/buzzing sound coming from engine(seems to be from/behind led headlights) when I:
stop engine, or unlock doors(even after car off for long time), or sometimes walk by the car.
The only thing that stops the sound within 1-2mins is locking doors. At this point the buzzing weans off like a siren(I think there are two humming as one tapers off after the other like a siren). Causing some anxiety as new to mercedes....Please help.
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 08:18 PM
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Hey

I got the same sound , i do believe it has something to do with the air condition unit
it dissapears when i lock the car.

the a/c fan(not compressor) running to dry out the a/c evaporator so there is no build up of moisture in the evaporator which could lead to a musty smell over time. Try turning of AC 1-5 minutes before stop, and the fan shuts off and never gets activated. Its completely normal
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 08:23 PM
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But the sound comes on for me when I unlock the doors after car has been off for long time..do you have lighting pack



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Hey

I got the same sound , i do believe it has something to do with the air condition unit
it dissapears when i lock the car.

the a/c fan(not compressor) running to dry out the a/c evaporator so there is no build up of moisture in the evaporator which could lead to a musty smell over time. Try turning of AC 1-5 minutes before stop, and the fan shuts off and never gets activated. Its completely normal
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 08:48 PM
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On most cars its usually the fuel pump priming. Check to see if it is coming from towards the rear of the vehicle.

If not, then i haven't the clue.
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 10:34 PM
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Likely fans for the LED lighting.
Fuel pump wouldn't turn on before ignition is in the on position.
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