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chris b

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help? av got a robot noise under front of car?
« on: 12 February 2007, 17:57:10 »
hi chaps. i have a small prob? when startin my 3.0 elite up in the morning it makes a wiinding roboty noise just under the front bumber passenger side ? eny ideas? it only lasts about a minute and then go`s :-X
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Re: help? av got a robot noise under front of car?
« Reply #1 on: 12 February 2007, 17:58:29 »
2.0/2.5/3.0 engine?

Secondary air injection pump. Unplug it. Not reqd.
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Re: help? av got a robot noise under front of car?
« Reply #2 on: 12 February 2007, 18:04:37 »
 the noise cums and go`s m8 . what does it do tho? :y
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Re: help? av got a robot noise under front of car?
« Reply #3 on: 12 February 2007, 18:09:01 »
It only runs for a min or so when engine cold. Its an emissions device, and pumps air into exhaust which heats cats up quicker.  As said, it can be safely disconnected.
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Re: help? av got a robot noise under front of car?
« Reply #4 on: 12 February 2007, 18:13:53 »
thanks for your help m8 will do. :y
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Re: help? av got a robot noise under front of car?
« Reply #5 on: 12 February 2007, 21:47:46 »
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It only runs for a min or so when engine cold. Its an emissions device, and pumps air into exhaust which heats cats up quicker.  As said, it can be safely disconnected.
Is there any advantage if you disconnect it?
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Re: help? av got a robot noise under front of car?
« Reply #6 on: 12 February 2007, 21:56:29 »
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It only runs for a min or so when engine cold. Its an emissions device, and pumps air into exhaust which heats cats up quicker.  As said, it can be safely disconnected.
Is there any advantage if you disconnect it?
Yes, it doesn't make the noise!  :P
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Re: help? av got a robot noise under front of car?
« Reply #7 on: 13 February 2007, 03:44:35 »
Heh!

Don't you also need to plug the Air injection pipes too?

*looks for an AA battery....*
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Re: help? av got a robot noise under front of car?
« Reply #8 on: 13 February 2007, 08:13:51 »
That is an option but, not neccassary if the one way valve is working.....
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