Sounds like Water Hitting a Hot Pan

Shiftinggearz · 06-06-2010, 08:07 PM

Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone else experienced this...

I am hearing a sound in the engine compartment that sounds like the title. I have been running the A/C so i am thinking it is the liquid condensation. there havent been any fluid puddles in the garage or elsewhere and i do not see anything from the top or bottom. Has anyone else hear this noise?

Krozi · 06-06-2010, 08:14 PM

Yea, as far as I know it's normal...had it on my 545i and my ///M...

Shiftinggearz · 06-06-2010, 08:15 PM

Thanks Krozi

Teutonic M3 · 06-06-2010, 08:39 PM

I have it too, but I have to say, I would expect that from a Yugo, not an M3.

JCtx · 06-06-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiftinggearz

I was wondering if anyone else experienced this...

Yes. Noticed this right away too. Forgot to snoop around when I had the belly pan off to bleed my clutch. There must be a hose somewhere that we can reposition, or add an extension. Hope I remember next time.

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Originally Posted by Teutonic M3

I would expect that from a Yugo, not an M3.

You can say that again. This is my first car to do this (and I've had many RWD cars before), and it's definitely not a compliment

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FStop7 · 06-06-2010, 08:58 PM

AC condensation. If it's sizzling it's hitting the headers, if it's not sizzling it's hitting the metal tray beneath them.

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Originally Posted by Teutonic M3

I have it too, but I have to say, I would expect that from a Yugo, not an M3.

I can't think of a car I've owned with a front engine V8 that hasn't done it. My E46 M3s also did it.

Finnegan · 06-06-2010, 09:14 PM

Sizzling makes me think of steak. Time to heat up the grill!

Poppin Fresh · 06-06-2010, 09:53 PM

It's the condensation buildup when you use the AC. The droplets fall and hit the hot pipes making the sizzling sound. You'll notice it more during the hotter weather.

besiktas · 06-06-2010, 10:02 PM

Had the same issue, took the car to the dealer, they said it was ok

mfeltiii · 06-07-2010, 10:09 AM

Ya, just condensed H2O on the pipes. I really don't see this as a negative comentary on the car...

UltimateBMW · 06-07-2010, 10:14 AM

I have a new 2011. Same issue. I figured it was just he car cooling the moment I heard it. Especially if you live somewhere hotter than usual. Or more humid.

a burrito · 06-07-2010, 03:03 PM

sounds like a/c condensation hitting exhaust components

JCtx · 06-07-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mfeltiii

Ya, just condensed H2O on the pipes. I really don't see this as a negative comentary on the car...

If it drips on an O2 sensor or any other bolt/nut, try to remove that sucker in a couple of years and you'd change your mind

. There's no reason why a proper drain hose was not installed if dripping was going to happen on exhaust components.

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Poppin Fresh Colonel 86 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (0)	It's the condensation buildup when you use the AC. The droplets fall and hit the hot pipes making the sizzling sound. You'll notice it more during the hotter weather. __________________
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mfeltiii Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 262 Posts Drives: '10 AW E92 6mt Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: S. FLA iTrader: (1)	Ya, just condensed H2O on the pipes. I really don't see this as a negative comentary on the car...
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UltimateBMW Brigadier General 399 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	I have a new 2011. Same issue. I figured it was just he car cooling the moment I heard it. Especially if you live somewhere hotter than usual. Or more humid. __________________
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