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      09-16-2010, 06:31 AM   #4
Mulberry
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Drives: X1 xDrive23d MSport
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Yes, I have experienced the same problem. To me it sounds like a dry bearing, it was worst when new. I've now done 3500 miles and it seems a little better (I've also topped up the oil in the engine) BUT it's so difficult to replicate that as yet I have not been back to the dealership.

The noise sounds like a high pitch screech. At first I thought that it was wind noise, then considered the four wheel drive system as I understand that some Jaguars have the same problem, and then elswhere on this site I read that it was the windscreen seal and that there was a fix for it. I'm not convinced because the noise happens at different speeds, while under load and cruising, but never in the same circumstances, if it was the seal it would be possible to replicate it.

If anybody from BMW has a detailed explanation please let me know.

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