hissing noise
07-25-2003, 08:04 PM
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1997 S600 - Bentley Turbo R (black/black)
hissing noise
I heard sort of a hissing low volume noise comming from the overhead console in front where the lights switches are. In the overhead light area there is a vent looking piece and thats where the hissing noise is comming from?
Anyhow had experience with that? what causes it?
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Anyhow had experience with that? what causes it?
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07-26-2003, 07:55 AM
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The little grille is a "air" return, to sample the temperature in the car. I have been told there is a little fan associated with it. I think the word was aspirator.
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Peter, that is correct. It helps the climate control system get a better feel for the temp inside the cabin. On the 124 the aspirator motor is behind the glove box near the passenger air vent.
07-28-2003, 01:40 AM
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1997 S600 - Bentley Turbo R (black/black)
hissing noise
so you guys are saying its ok to hear this hissing noise every once in a while...to stablize the venting system..
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