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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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I have a 97 coupe that sometimes has a hissing or humming noise that sounds like its coming from the drivers side rear of the car.The car can be in park or moving an that doesnt seem to matter.Thanks in advance for any info..

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I have a 97 coupe that sometimes has a hissing or humming noise that sounds like its coming from the drivers side rear of the car.The car can be in park or moving an that doesnt seem to matter.Thanks in advance for any info..
that is where your fuel filter is.

When did you change it last?
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I've had the car for fourteen months,but i havent changed it.

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Does everyone agree that its the fuel filter,or is there another possibility, because i dont have a clue.Thanks in advance.
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Your fuel pump is in the left fuel tank, which is behind the drivers seat. I can hear mine make a whining - humming noise, particularly when the car is cold. This is normal.

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From what I have read on the forum this is a common complaint.
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