Wind noise & UMI

haYnGLK350 · 09-22-2009, 08:46 PM

Picked up my new GLK last week. I noticed that when driving around 40-50 mph there is a whistling noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. I don't know if its because of the roof rails or something else. Have any of you experienced this?

Also, what are your experiences using the UMI navigation? The dealer said that they have not included maps of Honolulu Hawaii so I have not been able to use it yet. Thanks for your time.

Mahalo!

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MB_Owner · 09-23-2009, 08:38 AM

Can't say I've noticed any difference in that particular speed range. In fact, I've been pleased at how relatively quiet the GLK is considering the .35 Cd.

NYCGLK · 09-23-2009, 09:04 AM

make sure windows are closed all the way, GLK is really quiet when everything is closed.

F18BEN · 09-23-2009, 09:58 AM

My GLK is quieter than my E350... No problems so far 3,000 miles in 5 months.

Baby G · 09-24-2009, 11:05 AM

I would say the GLK is much quieter... Ensure its not a vent, just and see if they are all opened and all the way.

ftttubrgcm · 09-24-2009, 11:12 AM

Our's is on the quiet side also. I'm impressed.

AJGLK · 09-25-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by haYnGLK350

Picked up my new GLK last week. I noticed that when driving around 40-50 mph there is a whistling noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. I don't know if its because of the roof rails or something else. Have any of you experienced this?

Also, what are your experiences using the UMI navigation? The dealer said that they have not included maps of Honolulu Hawaii so I have not been able to use it yet. Thanks for your time.

Mahalo!

I have the same whistling noise on the front passenger side, no clue if its from the window or the windshield. let me know if you find the exact area or a solution

Baby G · 09-25-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AJGLK

I have the same whistling noise on the front passenger side, no clue if its from the window or the windshield. let me know if you find the exact area or a solution

Did you guys check all the ac vents and ensure they are completely open?

AJGLK · 09-25-2009, 09:32 AM

I did and all vents are open, the noise starts at around 55 miles and above. its very noticeable, it could be a rubber seal some where. but since others are having the same issue god knows what it could be.

MyB · 09-25-2009, 10:00 AM

Mine GLK350 is considerably quiet when it is at 115 mph.

mr.mbenz · 09-26-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AJGLK

I did and all vents are open, the noise starts at around 55 miles and above. its very noticeable, it could be a rubber seal some where. but since others are having the same issue god knows what it could be.

Hey AJGLK, you may want to go into the dealer where you bought and have a mechanic listen for the noise. Better yet, take your salesman and ask to see if he notices any noise while you're driving at 55. Good Luck and advise of your findings.

Duke_on · 09-28-2009, 12:00 PM

I drove over 1000kms this weekend and I have the same setup as you. No wind noise. I am pretty sure I drove way faster than 55mph as well

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Duke_on Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kingston, ON Posts: 67 Drives: 2010 GLK 350 4Matic	I drove over 1000kms this weekend and I have the same setup as you. No wind noise. I am pretty sure I drove way faster than 55mph as well __________________ 2010 GLK 350 4Matic: Iridium Silver, Premium Packet, Sport Packet, Xenon, Navigation, Media Interface

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09-23-2009, 08:38 AM	#2
MB_Owner Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 269 Drives: M-B GLK350, Porsche 911 Turbo, Porsche Boxster (spouse)	Can't say I've noticed any difference in that particular speed range. In fact, I've been pleased at how relatively quiet the GLK is considering the .35 Cd.

09-23-2009, 09:58 AM	#4
F18BEN Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 113 Drives: 2010 GLK350, 2008 E350	My GLK is quieter than my E350... No problems so far 3,000 miles in 5 months.

09-25-2009, 09:32 AM	#9
AJGLK Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 33 Drives: GLK 350 4 MATIC	I did and all vents are open, the noise starts at around 55 miles and above. its very noticeable, it could be a rubber seal some where. but since others are having the same issue god knows what it could be.

09-25-2009, 10:00 AM	#10
MyB Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: China Posts: 24 Drives: GLK350 , C200K , E Coupe (coming)	Mine GLK350 is considerably quiet when it is at 115 mph.

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