weird noise
01-22-2003, 05:57 PM
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weird noise
hey guys....i know this will be hard to answer ....the last two days when i start my car i hear a weird BBBRRRRR noise ..it lasts all of 2 seconds...what could it be ??.. the car runs fine...i am getting the plugs and wirse done next month ......thanks
oh BTW the noise happens right when the engine first starts....i have even turned off the car waited a few and the noise wasnt there
oh BTW the noise happens right when the engine first starts....i have even turned off the car waited a few and the noise wasnt there
01-22-2003, 05:59 PM
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can you elaborate on the BRRRR does it sound like grinding metal, knocking metal... electric motor dieing? what would you assume it is by the sound... how long... wheres it coming from?
01-22-2003, 06:03 PM
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hmm i had my door open so it sounded like it came from underneath........it does have a grinding noise ...maybe metal....and seriously ...its sounds like BBRRRR..and lasts as long as u can say it ...happens right when the car cranks
01-22-2003, 07:48 PM
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lol..thanks for that post ...made me smile....
..anyways .. i was just cleaning my car ..cranked it no noise...ah well....i guess it only happens if the car sits for awhile...i am not to worries..just curious to see what anyone thought ....
..anyways .. i was just cleaning my car ..cranked it no noise...ah well....i guess it only happens if the car sits for awhile...i am not to worries..just curious to see what anyone thought ....
01-22-2003, 08:09 PM
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It could be your fuel pump, they will turn on for 2-3 seconds to prime the fuel system. It is possible your system is not holding pressure. If it only happens once after sitting for a while, try pulling the fuel pump fuse (after it has been sitting) and listen for the noise on key on, engine off. Then try it with the fuse in. Also have someone listen at the fuel filler neck with the gas cap off. If the noise is present with the fuel pump fuse in and you hear it at the fuel filler neck then have someone check your fuel pres. leak down. It should hold pressure for at least a few hours. If not then possibly your pressure regulator is leaking or check valve at your fuel pump. It may also be your abs self check, but I think this happens after the engine is started, I would have to check on this.
01-22-2003, 08:40 PM
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Was going to suggues the same thing... sounds like the fuel pump to me... When you start the car, just turn the key to the ACC position, before engaging the starter... you should be able to hear the pump, and the noise if thats the problem.
01-22-2003, 09:08 PM
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u said the BBBRRR noise stays on for as long as you can say it...i can say BBBRRR for a long time actually...sorry i'm just being a wise@$$, i really have no real help to give you, a girl w/ a trans am...my last girl didnt like my car...i was like wtf, needless to say we're not together ne more
take it easy guys...and girls
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take it easy guys...and girls
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01-22-2003, 10:21 PM
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i use to live just down the road from sarasota in charlotte county...
bet its nice and warm there.... just took my formula for a romp... its a toasty -1 outside... and as for a girl with a trans am... 
bet its nice and warm there.... just took my formula for a romp... its a toasty -1 outside... and as for a girl with a trans am...
01-23-2003, 04:48 AM
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thanks for all the suggestions .....it has been cool here for florida ...but we had a high of 71 yesterday so i dont think its cause of the cold...it is going to be 26 degrees tonight lol....weird ....but thats florida...she runs fine though so surging ....in fact i am off to the track tonight ...
...i will keep u updated on my BBRRRR noise .. ...thanks everyone
...i will keep u updated on my BBRRRR noise .. ...thanks everyone
01-23-2003, 08:30 AM
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My car's been doing the same thing and it's definitely cold related. It lasts only a couple seconds, so I can never pinpoint it. I disconnected my air pump a couple days ago(fuses blowing on that) & the noise is still there.
This morning was really really cold (gotta love Canadian winters ) and it lasted for a good minute. I popped the hood and it seemed to be coming from the alternator 
I'm guessing it's that...makes sense too since the noise increases with the throttle.
Is that a possibility?
This morning was really really cold (gotta love Canadian winters
) and it lasted for a good minute. I popped the hood and it seemed to be coming from the alternator I'm guessing it's that...makes sense too since the noise increases with the throttle.
Is that a possibility?
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