Strange noise from centre console

andyw · 28th December 2006, 13:47

Occasionally, maybe only once a month or so when I pull the keys out of the ignition I get a chirping noise which seems to be coming from behind the heater control area. It's definitely an electronic sound rather than mechanical

It goes along the lines of de de de det!

I thought it might be something to do with the radio but I haven't had the faceplate on the radio for over two weeks and it suddenly decided to do it this lunchtime.

Anyone got any ideas?

Car is a ZT diesel

Andy

Rich · 28th December 2006, 15:52

What's the make and model of the headunit Andy?

Alex30013k · 28th December 2006, 21:46

You sure its not something to do with the Air con!

Simon · 28th December 2006, 21:52

If it's definately an electrical noise (ie from a speaker or similar) and you have an aftermarket head unit installed then it could be a security feature on the headunit.

I had a Sony head unit that bleeped after you turned the ignition off to alert you to remove the fascia pannel. Usually though, when the pannel was removed it didn't bleep but I suppose some manufacturers may set their units to bleep regardless.

As for it suddenly doing it now? I can only think of a dodgy wiring connection... perhaps the power has only just 'connected' itself and hence it has started doing it. Worth pulling the unit out to make sure everything is in pace.

As Alex says, the air con does make some strange noises after you switch off. Lots of valves and vents closing and moving around behind the centre console area and they do make a noise! Also can be a CD changer in the glovebox making noises after switch-off too.

Hope this helps!

Alex30013k · 29th December 2006, 15:26

Would of explained what noises i was talking about but i was in a rush!

andyw · 29th December 2006, 16:43

The head unit is a standard kenwood radio cassette with cd player in the boot. It's strange that it might not do it again for weeks.

It does sound like it's some kind of warning though. I suppose the other possibility is it is something to do with the Nokia handsfree.

If no-one else has a similar noise I shall just ignore it.

Simon · 29th December 2006, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex30013k

Would of explained what noises i was talking about but i was in a rush!

No probs mate! I suprised I could spell correctly when I typed that [looks at previous nights emtpy bottles on kitchen side ]

28th December 2006, 13:47	#1
andyw Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi (departed to pastures new) MGTF, MGC, Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Altrincham, Cheshire Posts: 214 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Strange noise from centre console Occasionally, maybe only once a month or so when I pull the keys out of the ignition I get a chirping noise which seems to be coming from behind the heater control area. It's definitely an electronic sound rather than mechanical It goes along the lines of de de de det! I thought it might be something to do with the radio but I haven't had the faceplate on the radio for over two weeks and it suddenly decided to do it this lunchtime. Anyone got any ideas? Car is a ZT diesel Andy

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	If it's definately an electrical noise (ie from a speaker or similar) and you have an aftermarket head unit installed then it could be a security feature on the headunit. I had a Sony head unit that bleeped after you turned the ignition off to alert you to remove the fascia pannel. Usually though, when the pannel was removed it didn't bleep but I suppose some manufacturers may set their units to bleep regardless. As for it suddenly doing it now? I can only think of a dodgy wiring connection... perhaps the power has only just 'connected' itself and hence it has started doing it. Worth pulling the unit out to make sure everything is in pace. As Alex says, the air con does make some strange noises after you switch off. Lots of valves and vents closing and moving around behind the centre console area and they do make a noise! Also can be a CD changer in the glovebox making noises after switch-off too. Hope this helps!

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andyw Avid contributor MG ZT CDTi (departed to pastures new) MGTF, MGC, Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Altrincham, Cheshire Posts: 214 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The head unit is a standard kenwood radio cassette with cd player in the boot. It's strange that it might not do it again for weeks. It does sound like it's some kind of warning though. I suppose the other possibility is it is something to do with the Nokia handsfree. If no-one else has a similar noise I shall just ignore it.