Wind noise & UMI
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Wind noise & UMI
Picked up my new GLK last week. I noticed that when driving around 40-50 mph there is a whistling noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. I don't know if its because of the roof rails or something else. Have any of you experienced this?
Also, what are your experiences using the UMI navigation? The dealer said that they have not included maps of Honolulu Hawaii so I have not been able to use it yet. Thanks for your time.
Mahalo!
Also, what are your experiences using the UMI navigation? The dealer said that they have not included maps of Honolulu Hawaii so I have not been able to use it yet. Thanks for your time.
Mahalo!
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Can't say I've noticed any difference in that particular speed range. In fact, I've been pleased at how relatively quiet the GLK is considering the .35 Cd.
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Picked up my new GLK last week. I noticed that when driving around 40-50 mph there is a whistling noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. I don't know if its because of the roof rails or something else. Have any of you experienced this?
Also, what are your experiences using the UMI navigation? The dealer said that they have not included maps of Honolulu Hawaii so I have not been able to use it yet. Thanks for your time.
Mahalo!
Also, what are your experiences using the UMI navigation? The dealer said that they have not included maps of Honolulu Hawaii so I have not been able to use it yet. Thanks for your time.
Mahalo!
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I did and all vents are open, the noise starts at around 55 miles and above. its very noticeable, it could be a rubber seal some where. but since others are having the same issue god knows what it could be.
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I have 2010 GLK350. I have same problem. I noticed that when driving around 45 mph (1.5K RPM) there is a whistling noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. Last month, I took it to service and he said he never heard of that problem and reported it to manufacturer. After a month, I still have same problem and no fix from Mercedez. Has anyone had this problem and been fixed?
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I wrote my comments in the thread that I created.... mine still makes the noise and my head tech, assistant service manager, service manager, service advisor, shop foreman have all heard it.... they are all perplexed and this it has something to do with the A/C airbox in the hood but I still think it has to do with the seals. i know that the two plastic pieces that go along the side of the windshield do not sit flush when they connect at the top of the windshield. i just had my service go inspect other GLKs because on my car, you can fit parts of your finger in between the top of that plastic piece and where it connects to the roof.
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Found this from a post in January 2010 about this complaint...
Air dampers are internal air duct *rudders* in a way... they direct air to different parts of the car via small air pipes (ducts) throughout the dash.... The air enters the external vents at the base of the windshield, and these dampers are electronically controlled to redirect the air (after it has been conditioned by cold or hot) to the places you wish. If one or more of these duct dampers sticks open a little... it can cause a whistle as you drive, as air is forced through the gap...
Air dampers are internal air duct *rudders* in a way... they direct air to different parts of the car via small air pipes (ducts) throughout the dash.... The air enters the external vents at the base of the windshield, and these dampers are electronically controlled to redirect the air (after it has been conditioned by cold or hot) to the places you wish. If one or more of these duct dampers sticks open a little... it can cause a whistle as you drive, as air is forced through the gap...
