Whistling from the centre console with the climate control, caused by a displaced foam seal (4 Series Gran Coupé and i4)

Engine / equipment

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé (G26) and i4

Period mentioned

2024 (US model years)

Symptoms

Whistling from the centre console or dashboard with the climate control fan at speed 2 or above; it goes away at full speed and is louder with the rear console vents closed, near the phone charging tray.

Possible cause described

The grey foam seal that joins the dashboard climate unit to the centre console ducts is out of position. BMW says to replace it (bulletin SIB 64 06 26).

Check for the garage

Check whether the whistle changes when you open and close the rear console vents with the fan at speed 2; if so, ask the garage to inspect that seal.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database