Question about the stupid fake engine sounds pumped through the speakers

[NewSVO]

How is it that it's turned off/disabled?

I tried searching but had minimal luck other than some mic in the rear seat and a fuse?

Anyone care to elaborate? I'm going with an aftermarket speaker set-up and subwoofer and the last thing I wanna hear is fake sound coming out those speakers.

Thanks!

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[JimmyTwoTimes]

The only way is to pull the fuse for the entire audio system. It might be possible to wire up an entirely separate electrical run for aftermarket audio system and not include that; haven't heard anybody try.

 

[GT Pony]

So the pump fake engine noise through the stereo? In the past, wasn't there some funky tube that ran between the intake system and the interior cabin so the driver could hear more engine noise?

 

[altieryikes]

This is even done in the GT?

 

[analogman]

The fake engine sound through the speakers is only on the Ecoboost. On the GT there is a "sound tube" in the engine compartment that is supposed to transmit some of the sounds from the engine compartment to the interior via the firewall, but there is nothing 'synthesized'.

I researched this pretty carefully before buying the car. To me, fake engine noise coming from the speakers would be a deal breaker. It might be silly, but I just wouldn't buy a car with that kind of blasphemy (unless it could be easily turned off).

BMW has been doing this on many of their cars for a few years now.

 

[altieryikes]

Ah okay, cool. Whew. Thanks!

The fake engine sound through the speakers is only on the Ecoboost. On the GT there is a "sound tube" in the engine compartment that is supposed to transmit some of the sounds from the engine compartment to the interior via the firewall, but there is nothing 'synthesized'.

I researched this pretty carefully before buying the car. To me, fake engine noise coming from the speakers would be a deal breaker. It might be silly, but I just wouldn't buy a car with that kind of blasphemy (unless it could be easily turned off).

BMW has been doing this on many of their cars for a few years now.

 

[OppoLock]

The fake engine sound through the speakers is only on the Ecoboost. On the GT there is a "sound tube" in the engine compartment that is supposed to transmit some of the sounds from the engine compartment to the interior via the firewall, but there is nothing 'synthesized'.

I researched this pretty carefully before buying the car. To me, fake engine noise coming from the speakers would be a deal breaker. It might be silly, but I just wouldn't buy a car with that kind of blasphemy (unless it could be easily turned off).

BMW has been doing this on many of their cars for a few years now.

Yep, BMW's M3/M4 and M5/6 both augment sound in different ways. VW's Beetle, GTI, and GLI use it. Porsche also has something similar in their 991s and Panameras. I'm sure it'll keep popping up on more new cars as sound insulation improves and turbos continue to spread.

 

[davekro]

The only way is to pull the fuse for the entire audio system. It might be possible to wire up an entirely separate electrical run for aftermarket audio system and not include that; haven't heard anybody try.

The above is incorrect. This function can be disabled by disconnecting a connector located at the top of the rear window underneath the head liner (near center IIRC. but go to EB section an search this topic to find the specifics. I don' have an EB, so I did not pay that close attention to the 'fix', but they said it was very easy!

 

[DanFish]

The above is incorrect. This function can be disabled by disconnecting a connector located at the top of the rear window underneath the head liner (near center IIRC. but go to EB section an search this topic to find the specifics. I don' have an EB, so I did not pay that close attention to the 'fix', but they said it was very easy!

I did this a couple weeks ago and it works. Just pull down the liner in the back and unplug the mic.

 

[neodark]

I may try this, no need with my new exhaust

Are there any clips or do you just pull down?

 

[MustangS550]

more info here:

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[DanFish]

I may try this, no need with my new exhaust

Are there any clips or do you just pull down?

Just pull down

 

[limequat]

more info here:

This.
Why would Ford pump in fake 4 cylinder sounds? If they wanted to fake it, it would sound like a ferarri.
The system is designed to cancel out undesirable tones.

 

[neodark]

This.
Why would Ford pump in fake 4 cylinder sounds? If they wanted to fake it, it would sound like a ferarri.
The system is designed to cancel out undesirable tones.

They don't pump fake engine sounds. More like noise cancellation and using certain frequencies to enhance the sound.

Using an after market exhaust can cause some issues as the system is not tuned for it. My sub makes weird sounds at certain rpms

 

[arghx7]

One thing I notice is that you can't hear any turbo whine with the windows up, but with it down the sound is pretty clear. I wonder if that's just insulation or the active noise cancellation.

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