Our Ocean 6.1 sometimes makes some buzzing sound?

maartenromers · Jul 4, 2023

Hello,

we are enjoying our California 6.1 from 2022.
but I wonder why it sometimes makes some sound.
like when you unlock the car but also when it is parked and switched of.
I hear a small buzzing sound and it looks like some adjustments setting like servo setting?
anybody recognize this too?

The Saint Essex · Jul 4, 2023

Get the same sound on our 2020 Ocean, not sure what it is!

Simon197 · Jul 4, 2023

Yes also get this on our 2022 6.1. There was a previous thread on this which suggested it was nothing to worry about.

Neuromancer11 · Jul 4, 2023

Is it coming from under the bonnet? I think I have this too a sort of buzzing/ringing sound?

Simon197 · Jul 4, 2023

Neuromancer11 said:
Is it coming from under the bonnet? I think I have this too a sort of buzzing/ringing sound?

Yes under bonnet on mine but difficult to work out where it’s coming from

CC44853 · Jul 4, 2023

Do you have LED headlights? I hear this is something to do with the drivers/ballasts.

Boomer · Jul 4, 2023

I think it's something to do with the fuel pump priming if the car thinks you might be getting ready to head off. But, as above, it's nothing to worry about as they all seem to do it. Mine's a Coast with non-LED headlights.

Hawthorn37 · Jul 4, 2023

Agree - fuel pump priming.

Neuromancer11 · Jul 6, 2023

I don’t think mines the fuel pump it’s not a mechanical sound

Hawthorn37 · Jul 6, 2023

Our fuel pump is a gentle whirring / buzzing sound

Begize · Jul 6, 2023

Yep I also hear a sound, I'd describe it as a quiet but high pitched whine, a bit like old CRT TV's used to make. Stops after a minute or so, think it starts again if you open a door / tailgate but can't verify this as not with van atm. Sounds like it comes from under the van somewhere which fits with people saying it's the fuel pump priming.

Tom Delissen · Oct 16, 2023

My dealer in Amersfoort (campercentrum nederland) told me it is because the 6.1 will measure all kind of functions. This take quit a time (1 hour?) and will be activated every time you open the door, make contact or start the engine. It is normal and nothing to worrie about.

66tim99 · Oct 16, 2023

Tom Delissen said:
My dealer in Amersfoort (campercentrum nederland) told me it is because the 6.1 will measure all kind of functions. This take quit a time (1 hour?) and will be activated every time you open the door, make contact or start the engine. It is normal and nothing to worrie about.

It’s a shame though,slightly annoying

Tom Delissen · Oct 16, 2023

66tim99 said:
It’s a shame though,slightly annoying

We have to deal with it i am afraid. Due to modern technique.

Wallaces Travels · Oct 17, 2023

It happens with many modern vehicles. I get the same type of sounds when opening doors on my Land Rover. (Not sure it's a good idea for battery life though !)

WelshGas · Oct 17, 2023

Wallaces Travels said:
It happens with many modern vehicles. I get the same type of sounds when opening doors on my Land Rover. (Not sure it's a good idea for battery life though !)

No different to many computers. People would soon complain if it took 5 minutes from switching on Ignition before you could start the engine and drive.

Corradobrit · Oct 17, 2023

No different to the Audi S4 I owned, just a little louder in the Cali. Diesel systems have from the old days where you had to quite a long time for the glow plug to heat up before the engine will turn over.

CC44853 · Oct 17, 2023

This isn't all 6.1's though to be clear.

I've been lucky enough to own both a MY20 Coast and MY22 Ocean. There were no such noises from the Coast.

Corradobrit · Oct 17, 2023

Depends where you start up. Outside I never notice it. In the confined space of the garage its more obvious. I do think some are louder than others though.

.Billy Ocean. · Oct 17, 2023

Is this the noise people are referring to:

https://flic.kr/p/2p67iwm

You can hear it right at the start of the video and again at the end.

Corradobrit · Oct 17, 2023

.Billy Ocean. said:
Is this the noise people are referring to:

https://flic.kr/p/2p67iwm

You can hear it right at the start of the video and again at the end.

No it's a high pitch whirring sound. If you have ever had an aquarium you will be familiar with the note the water pump produces. This is very similar.

CC44853 · Oct 19, 2023

Video of the offending sound, taken with bonnet up while unlocking

Tom Delissen · Oct 19, 2023

This sounds familiair to me

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Vwcaliforniajapan · Oct 28, 2023

My van has a big buzzer sound, it’s really irritating because it happens every 4-5 minutes when the van is fully charged but still connected to the mains, both camping socket or from a ctek , it will keep me awake so I can’t charge if I sleep in the van
It also comes from under the bonnet ‍

I don’t know how to upload the video

Our Ocean 6.1 sometimes makes some buzzing sound?

maartenromers

The Saint Essex

Simon197

Neuromancer11

Simon197

CC44853

Boomer

Hawthorn37

Retired, and working hard at it

Neuromancer11

Hawthorn37

Retired, and working hard at it

Begize

Tom Delissen

66tim99

Tom Delissen

Wallaces Travels

WelshGas

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Corradobrit

CC44853

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.Billy Ocean.

Corradobrit

CC44853

Tom Delissen

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