Weird static/popping noises

verde

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Nov 6, 2021
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Last weekend whilst I was driving down on M40 to London I noticed the car was making some weird noises every now and then. It sounded very much like some sort of static from an unplugged jack cable. Like the pops when you plug or unplug it and you only do it half way and not in one move. Heard like 2-3 pops about 2 or 3 times. Music kept on going.
I hadn't noticed it before as mostly I only did short trips of up to 1h and must say it wasn't anything particular about the drive. Constant 80mph, Android auto on (wirelessly), phone on the Qi charging pad. So far, I haven't been able to replicate l.

Any opinions would be very much appreciated.

Oh, and before I forget. I also noticed a vibration type noise in the door at various speeds, probably a resonance thing. That one seems to be coming from the grey plastic bit on the door that comes around the dash (marked it in the picture attached) as if I keep it pushed against the door, the sound/rattle stops. Has anyone reseated those before? Or any other suggestion would be appreciated!

Cheers!
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dan555

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Sep 29, 2020
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Was the popping noise from the centre speaker?
Did you get any SOS warnings come up, or loss of internet access (globe icon disappears)?

If so you may want to look at the SOS thread

 

BoomerBoom

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Jun 1, 2018
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I often get the popping noise when I drive through urban areas, I've read a theory it's the 5G mobile system and another Seat software bug - hence why I don't hear it in rural areas.

As above it's also been linked to the SOS problem, but I've not experienced that one myself.
 

verde

Active Member
Nov 6, 2021
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Thanks both for replies.

Yes, it does seem to be coming from the central speaker so that could fit well with the SOS issues. I'll keep an eye on it.

Regarding the door plastic buzzing/vibrations, any suggestions?

Thanks

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