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[Closed] E-bike noise while off and battery removed

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I have a strange noise coming from my bike when not turned on. I have even removed the battery. It happens when touching parts of the bike, frame, handle bars etc and when completely stationary.

The sound is like a whining noise, similar to the noise made when brake pads rub on the disc. Not 100% where it comes from, but with the battery out I guess the motor.

The bike is brand new and has done less than 15 miles.

Any knowone what this is and if I should be concerned about it?


 
Posted : 31/05/2022 9:52 am
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Worked out the noise is coming from the motor... hmmm what is it


 
Posted : 31/05/2022 11:31 am
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Which brand ?

Bosch is very rattly, shimano not nearly is much.


 
Posted : 31/05/2022 11:54 am
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My other half had this with an EP8 equipped bike, within the first 10 miles. Madison swapped the motor.


 
Posted : 31/05/2022 12:02 pm
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At first it appeared to only happen when touching the bike with the bike still ie against a wall. But now I think its very slight movement caused by touching that makes the noise. I dont think it does it while the bike is rolling.

It's a Bosche CX 4.


 
Posted : 31/05/2022 2:13 pm
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My Specialized Levo SL made a whining noise when pedalling with the motor off. E-bikes motors have a freewheel in them and it was sticking. Specialized replaced the motor under warranty.


 
Posted : 31/05/2022 10:23 pm
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Is there a bee stuck inside?


 
Posted : 31/05/2022 10:29 pm
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Its not a bee lol


 
Posted : 01/06/2022 2:31 pm