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Old Oct 28, 2019 | 01:29 PM
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Hello, I have a 99 Corvette and I'm a newer Vette owner. When start my car and shortly after there is a beeping from the fuse box in engine compartment. Just wondering if anyone knew what that meant or is it Normal? Don't recall hearing till lately and have had the car 6 months.

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sounds like it could be a bad relay ??????
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Go to Harbor Freight and buy a cheap stethoscope (under $5.00) and figure out which one it is. I've got so much use out of mine....
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Relays don't beep.
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Originally Posted by oharal
Relays don't beep.
OP 's interpretation ??? they sure can buzz ????
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Yep,, there's NOTHING inside the fuse box that is suppose to make any noises.

You most likely have a bad/weak relay that making noises. Put a long screwdriver to your ear and on each relay. That will help you pin point the bad relay. Most of the autopart stores sell the relays.

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On another note,,,,,, You could very well have low voltage to the relays due to a defective IGNITION SWITCH!! If it were ME, I would check the relay COIL operating voltage "ESPECIALLY" if it ignition switch supplied to turn ON.

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