Strange thing I noticed today: good amount of heat near steering column while driving

Siciliano611 · 05-23-2017, 08:12 PM

So I was driving my 2016 zcp m4 today and I noticed after it only being on for about 10 minutes that the steering column/firewall (near my legs as im sitting) is pretty warm...I don't think I would notice as much if I had both windows open or the AC on with windows up like normally but my girlfriend had her window up and mine was only cracked halfway.....it felt so warm and I don't think I've noticed that before but I usually drive with both windows down...Hope I'm not going crazy. The engine temp was only up 1/4 of the way on the gauge too

Anyone else noticed this?

MN2///M · 05-24-2017, 11:10 AM

Have you checked the air mix thumbwheel? This will cause the symptom you are describing.

Siciliano611 · 05-25-2017, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MN2///M

Have you checked the air mix thumbwheel? This will cause the symptom you are describing.

No this works fine I'm talking about heat near the steering wheel column near my legs as I'm sitting

TTO898 · 06-11-2017, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Siciliano611

No this works fine I'm talking about heat near the steering wheel column near my legs as I'm sitting

I haven't experienced this with the F80 but had this issue with my E93. Would get very hot by my legs toward the center console/wheel column. Never did get it figured out.

stealth70mde · 06-12-2017, 08:24 AM

Yes, I have noticed this also. 2nd summer with the M4 and it's a very warm car.
Also, the whole console gets pretty warm after the car has its running temp, more specifically the bottom of the cup holders and shifter (I have DCT).

allinon72 · 06-12-2017, 08:28 AM

Noticed a little heat today, but only because I remembered this thread. Damn you!

CanAutM3 · 06-12-2017, 09:53 AM

That's simply because the exhaust pipes are routed near that area.

05-23-2017, 08:12 PM	#1
Siciliano611 Major 397 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: SMB M6GC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	Strange thing I noticed today: good amount of heat near steering column while driving So I was driving my 2016 zcp m4 today and I noticed after it only being on for about 10 minutes that the steering column/firewall (near my legs as im sitting) is pretty warm...I don't think I would notice as much if I had both windows open or the AC on with windows up like normally but my girlfriend had her window up and mine was only cracked halfway.....it felt so warm and I don't think I've noticed that before but I usually drive with both windows down...Hope I'm not going crazy. The engine temp was only up 1/4 of the way on the gauge too Anyone else noticed this?
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stealth70mde Captain 376 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes, I have noticed this also. 2nd summer with the M4 and it's a very warm car. Also, the whole console gets pretty warm after the car has its running temp, more specifically the bottom of the cup holders and shifter (I have DCT).
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allinon72 Brigadier General 4956 Rep 3,825 Posts Drives: 20' M2C, 23' X1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	Noticed a little heat today, but only because I remembered this thread. Damn you!
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CanAutM3 General 21131 Rep 20,742 Posts Drives: 2021 911 turbo Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 Audi RS6 [10.00] 2021 Porsche 911 turbo [10.00]	That's simply because the exhaust pipes are routed near that area. __________________ Porsche 911 turbo 2021 992 GT Silver Previous cars: M4cs 2019 F82 Limerock Grey / M4 2015 F82 Silverstone / M3 2008 E92 Silverstone / M3 2002 E46 Carbon Black
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