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Title: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: thomascdx24v on 01 June 2008, 21:14:08

When starting I have a wirring noise coming from the right handside behind the front bumber. Any ideas of what it could be and how to shut it up?

Thanks
Tom

Title: Re: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: MutantCav on 01 June 2008, 21:19:27

Secondary Air Injection pump on its way out...replace it generally works :)

Title: Re: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: perfferle on 01 June 2008, 21:21:40

Surely you mean the left site (passenger side)? That should be the blower unit that is part of the emissions system.
Apparently they get noisy - like mine is presently. They can also be unplugged and condemmed with no adverse effects..

Title: Re: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 01 June 2008, 21:21:51

Instead of replacing like suggested just unplug the connection on the pump :y

Title: Re: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: thomascdx24v on 01 June 2008, 21:25:26

yep i ment left hand side, i was thinking while looking under the bonnet. so i can just unplug it rather then replace it then?

Title: Re: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: MutantCav on 01 June 2008, 21:34:50

blower unit aka its more technical name of secondary air injection pump! it helps to heat up the cats a bit quicker on startup and then turns off...yes it can just be unplugged, slightly less environment friendly but wont affect things too much...

Title: Re: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: perfferle on 01 June 2008, 21:34:58

Thats the plan. Think that i will unplug mine tomorrow :y

Title: Re: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: thomascdx24v on 01 June 2008, 21:43:57

Gunna unplug mine tomorrow aswell. save waking the neighbours up every morning.

Title: Re: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: cdx estate omega on 09 June 2008, 19:42:03

hi there

just reading the answers as i get this blowing type noise on start up

is the part easy to change or where would i unplug it from as i cannot pin point when under the car.

cheers steve

Title: Re: Wirring noise when starting
Post by: thomascdx24v on 10 June 2008, 23:38:54

Very Easy, on the passengers side just behind the front bumper. Turn the wheels to full lock towards the passenger side. Just behind the black plastic covering thingy you will see something that looks like a turbo. On that will be a conector, unplug that and your sorted. Of course you could get it up on a lift or ramps and it would be easier but i found it easy enough doing it as described above