Noise before starting
May 17, 2024 | 06:59 PM
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Noise before starting
My 2003 z06 is making a buzzing noise before I start when I turn key to accessory mode the sound is like coming from under gas tank I have attached a video
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May 17, 2024 | 08:30 PM
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Might be your fuel pump making that noise…pump primes for 2 seconds when the key is turned on and then shuts off.
May 17, 2024 | 08:46 PM
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Might be your fuel pump making that noise…pump primes for 2 seconds when the key is turned on and then shuts off.
did you see the video I attached?
May 17, 2024 | 10:47 PM
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Watched the vidja. Sounds like the fuel pump. Not necessarily a healthy fuel pump as it sounds a bit off.
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May 18, 2024 | 10:17 AM
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Quote:
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Howbtdemcowboys
My 2003 z06 is making a buzzing noise before I start when I turn key to accessory mode the sound is like coming from under gas tank I have attached a video
Attachment 48388098
I could not play the video but it's probably the fuel pump.
May 20, 2024 | 10:43 PM
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It sounds like the fuel pump is about to leave the chat.
May 20, 2024 | 10:48 PM
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totally gremils...and not your fuel pump
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May 20, 2024 | 10:51 PM
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totally gremils...and not your fuel pump
are the gremils dyslexic?
May 22, 2024 | 03:47 PM
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are the gremils dyslexic?
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