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Discussion in '360/430' started by SandmanF1, Jul 9, 2009.

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  1. SandmanF1

    SandmanF1 Karting

    Jun 13, 2008
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    #1 SandmanF1, Jul 9, 2009
    Every time I unlock my 430 using the remote control in the key I hear a noise from the back of the car. It sounds like a small hydraulic motor adjusting the alignment of part of the car in the rear. I figured this was normal since I hear it every time I unlock the car, although I'm not sure what the sound is attributable to exactly. But I was out for a drive this evening and heard that very same noise once every 2 minutes while the car was in motion.

    Does anyone know what this sound is? Should I be concerned that I'm hearing it while I'm driving?

    Thanks,
    Sandman
     
  2. Dipsomaniac

    Dipsomaniac F1 Veteran

    Mar 23, 2006
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    Derek K
    #2 Dipsomaniac, Jul 9, 2009
    mine's always done the same .. no idea what it is but I've assumed it was a fuel pump or something similar. I'm sure someone on here will know what it is though
     
  3. Maximus

    Maximus Formula Junior

    Jun 12, 2009
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    Assen, NL
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    Jurgen
    #3 Maximus, Jul 9, 2009
    That's normal. It is the F1 shifting pump building up enough pressure to make you do the initial shifts to start drive the car :)

    Nothing to worry about :)
     
  4. Jon@Tezta

    Jon@Tezta Formula Junior

    Dec 5, 2003
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    Jonathan
    #4 Jon@Tezta, Jul 9, 2009
    The sound you hear is the F1 pump when you open the door, however i don't remember ever hearing that sound while driving the car as you described.
     
  5. McRoswell

    McRoswell Formula Junior

    Jun 10, 2008
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    Chris McAuliffe
    #5 McRoswell, Jul 9, 2009
    Fuel pump being primed. Should not hear that while driving the car. Suggest bringing to the dealer for a check
     
  6. ferraritime

    ferraritime Karting

    Aug 22, 2007
    246
    Washington DC Area
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    Jerry H.
    #6 ferraritime, Jul 9, 2009
    It's not the fuel pump. It's the F1 pump as others have said. It's simply building initial pressure for start-up use.

    It's normal to hear when you open the door, etc., not when you're driving.
     

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