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Oct 25, 2005 | 12:00 AM

NiKo

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Fuel Pump?

I just noticed today at the Wendy'* drive-thru window with my window down that something sounds awry under the hood. It sounds like something turns on for maybe 2-3 seconds, shuts off, then repeats every 10-15 seconds or so. Is this the fuel pump? I can't seem to be able to tell.

Oct 25, 2005 | 12:02 AM

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A/C compressor?

Oct 25, 2005 | 12:05 AM

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Would there be any easy way to find out?

Oct 25, 2005 | 12:06 AM

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insert head under hood when suspecting noise is present, look down at compressor.

Oct 25, 2005 | 12:07 AM

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ELC pump?

look under ur hood when u can see it, not when ur sitting in ur car

Oct 25, 2005 | 12:09 AM

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Your fuel pump is in the fuel tank. Turn your AC off and see if the noise is still there.

Oct 25, 2005 | 12:11 AM

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My AC hasn't been on since summer of last year. I've been needing it to be recharged so I just haven't used it. I've started using the heat today, though.

Oct 25, 2005 | 12:38 AM

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Your compressor runs in Defrost mode for the windshield by default.

Oct 25, 2005 | 01:06 AM

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So is this not something to worry about? Is it normal?

Oct 25, 2005 | 01:18 AM

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So is this not something to worry about? Is it normal?

if you can confirm that it is in fact the AC Compressor engaging, then yes it is normal.

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