F1 pump sound in Scuderia

I had one 430 that the frekin pump came on ALL the time.. it drove me nuts. Of course, the dealership will tell you that it's normal.. but I've owned 2 other 430's including a scuderia, and I will tell you, it's NOT normal for that pump to come on that often. I got rid of that car after a few months since it couldn't be "fixed"

 

I've never heard my come on except when opening the door.

 

In my Scud, only when i open the door and turn the key to contact position. I always let it prime fully (till the sound is gone) before starting the motor.

Never noticed it during driving, but i will listen next time im in the car.

 

My standard 430 does this, as does a number of other people's 430's that I've asked, it is very difficult to hear normally when driving, let's be honest the car's not quiet I've noticed it when slowing to a stop sometimes, flicking into N engine revs drop then while quite quiet I can sometimes hear a quick whiz of the pump.

I would say it's normal based on the number of cars that do it, they can't all be broken

John.

 

It's normal in all the F430.

 

Maybe I need to plug my vacuums back in so that I can hear?

 

Mine has done it occasionally too.

 

ditto