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Offline gl48lee

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mk2 16v noise
« on: 18 April 2011, 09:34 »
ive a buzzing noise from my under car fuel pump dose anyone know y???

Offline Lewy

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Re: mk2 16v noise
« Reply #1 on: 18 April 2011, 09:38 »
Wasps nest?

Yes, more than likely the fuel pump, when was the filter changed last?

Offline gl48lee

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Re: mk2 16v noise
« Reply #2 on: 18 April 2011, 09:39 »
humm dont know m8. do u think the pump will pack in ????

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Re: mk2 16v noise
« Reply #3 on: 18 April 2011, 09:44 »
No idea mate, but I would change the filter first as it could be backing up.

I take it you get a buzz for a few seconds when turning the ignition on?  Is it noise then?

Offline gl48lee

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Re: mk2 16v noise
« Reply #4 on: 18 April 2011, 09:47 »
yeh its that noise when u turn the key(buzz) it primes but then the noise just keep coming buzzing noise all the time

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Re: mk2 16v noise
« Reply #5 on: 18 April 2011, 09:55 »
That's it just working then, does the buzz get any louder from priming to normal running?

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Re: mk2 16v noise
« Reply #6 on: 18 April 2011, 10:39 »
it just sound like its priming all the time tho is this the norm??

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Re: mk2 16v noise
« Reply #7 on: 18 April 2011, 10:46 »
it just sound like its priming all the time tho is this the norm??

Nope, could your fuel pump relay in trouble