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Nov 21, 2014 | 02:54 PM

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Humming noise

Went to check out this 97 with 58K and while drving kept hearing this humming noise on the drivers side, any ideas?

Nov 21, 2014 | 03:08 PM

Lee DeRaud

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Fuel pump.

Nov 21, 2014 | 03:12 PM

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Went to check out this 97 with 58K and while drving kept hearing this humming noise on the drivers side, any ideas?

That's just you humming in enjoyment of your new car.

Seriously, it probably is your fuel pump.

Nov 21, 2014 | 03:15 PM

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I agree, it is the fuel pump. Not a problem, they do that from day one.

Nov 21, 2014 | 03:16 PM

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That's just you humming in enjoyment of your new car.

Seriously, it probably is your fuel pump.

do all C5s make that noise?

Nov 21, 2014 | 03:18 PM

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I agree, it is the fuel pump. Not a problem, they do that from day one.

so your saying its normal?

Nov 21, 2014 | 03:18 PM

Fcar 98

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I don't know about all. I do know the early ones do.

Nov 21, 2014 | 03:19 PM

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so your saying its normal?

Yes. Mine has been doing it for going on 17 years with out a problem.

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Nov 21, 2014 | 03:21 PM

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Yes. Mine has been doing it for going on 17 years with out a problem.

ok just checkin, thanx

Nov 21, 2014 | 03:23 PM

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do all C5s make that noise?

Yes, they all do. The owners tend to do the humming thing while driving as well.

Nov 21, 2014 | 04:16 PM

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I have owned my 99 for 8 years and it has always hummed.

Nov 21, 2014 | 05:59 PM

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Borla Stingers will get rid of that humming noise from the fuel pump. Not too much can be done with regards to the humming noise from the driver.

Nov 21, 2014 | 06:33 PM

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Borla Stingers will get rid of that humming noise from the fuel pump. Not too much can be done with regards to the humming noise from the driver.

you must be a Borla salesman

Nov 21, 2014 | 06:54 PM

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No, I am not a Borla salesman. I can just say from personal experience that Borla Stingers will get rid of (drown out) any mechanical noises that may be a bother.

On the other hand, I have also found that I can eliminate any unwanted noises (fuel pump, wheel bearing, wife, etc.) just by turning off my hearing aids!

Nov 21, 2014 | 07:46 PM

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From: Gurnee IL. so close to Wisc. I can smell it when they cut the cheese

Early C5s all have humming fuel pumps. I would not worry unless the humming stops.

Nov 22, 2014 | 03:42 PM

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I have a 2003...no humming. (sometimes singing though)

Nov 22, 2014 | 03:57 PM

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If it gets loud, it's the fuel pump telling you to change the fuel filter.

Seriously, I noticed mine was louder than usual - but not all the time. Changed out the fuel filter, and back to normal. That was at about 60k miles, but it's a good thing to do anyway - makes sure the pump is not working unnecessarily hard.

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