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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: gavbriggs on 31 January 2009, 15:38:08

Title: unknown device!!
Post by: gavbriggs on 31 January 2009, 15:38:08

on my m reg 2.5 gls estate there is a 'device' behind the front passenger side bumper. looks like some kind of motor with two pipes coming off it. anybody know what it is and should it make a noise like a dog grinding its teeth on a bone?

Title: Re: unknown device!!
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 31 January 2009, 16:04:19

I'm probably wrong, but I think it's a seocndary air injection pump. And they're always noisy, but it probably needs a clean and lube...

Title: Re: unknown device!!
Post by: ians on 31 January 2009, 16:06:25

Is that noise just for a short period after start up?

I also think its the secondary air pump which can be safely disconnected afaik.

Title: Re: unknown device!!
Post by: hotel21 on 31 January 2009, 16:16:47

Quote

I'm probably wrong, but I think it's a seocndary air injection pump. And they're always noisy, but it probably needs a clean and lube...

:y

Secondary Air Injection.  Unplug the noisy beggar, makes no great difference on startup....

Title: Re: unknown device!!
Post by: gavbriggs on 31 January 2009, 19:56:19

cheers fellas, but if its unplugged then it wont perform the function its meant to which is???

when i hold the pipe that goes towards to of the engine it ticks over alot better!!

why do manufacturers put ridiculous gadgets on cars that just cause hassle!!

Title: Re: unknown device!!
Post by: TheBoy on 31 January 2009, 20:02:31

Emissions device to warm up cats quicker. Not required. Unplug it.

Title: Re: unknown device!!
Post by: MutantCav on 31 January 2009, 20:06:06

They are not always noisy...just when they start failing lol

As said not required...unplug, problem solved :y

(Reminds me, I must do mine!)

Title: Re: unknown device!!
Post by: gavbriggs on 31 January 2009, 22:02:49

consider it unplugged!