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Re: Engine Sound On Startup
« Reply #15 on: 08 August 2007, 20:01:30 »
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OK guys, I've found this metal unit in front of the NSF wheel... It has rubber hoses coming from it, right???

Is there a simple electrical connector that I can disconnect or a fuse I can pull??

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unplug its connector
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« Reply #16 on: 08 August 2007, 21:30:44 »
Mine is exactly the same - sounds like a jet engine every time I start the car.  I was told before on here that you normally cant really hear it running - mine sounds like a jet engine cos the bearings in it are probably knackered.  Also the vacuum control valve that is part of the plumbing of mine is broken which may be part of the reason mine comes on for 30 seconds every time the engine is started and not just when it's needed.  Can't really remember.

I left it connected cos it sounds cool :D.   Always turns a head or two when I start up, and if anyone asks it's the jet assist unit blah blah etc etc.  Sad i know...

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Re: Engine Sound On Startup
« Reply #17 on: 08 August 2007, 21:32:01 »
I just want to know where the connector is.....  :-/
Can I get to it easily?  :'(
Is it in the engine bay?  :(
Is it even visible?  :-?

Sorry guys Im NOT a mechanic and have no idea about cars, I just drive an Omega  :-[
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Re: Engine Sound On Startup
« Reply #18 on: 08 August 2007, 22:16:25 »
I would have thought you could unplug it at the pump itself.  Look for a plastic connector on the back/side of the pump unit.  Will probably need to jack up that corner so you can slide your head under and have a look possibly with a torch.

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Re: Engine Sound On Startup
« Reply #19 on: 08 August 2007, 22:19:20 »
And since you're not a mechanic and it may not occur to you, I'd add the advice of never relying on a jack alone to even look under a car.  I've seen them fail.  Support with an axle stand.

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Re: Engine Sound On Startup
« Reply #20 on: 08 August 2007, 23:36:16 »
Leave it alone bud....Its doing what VX designed it for.

If you unplugged/disconnected and removed everything and anything that pissed you off at one time or another you'd be stuck sitting on the road on nothing but yer car seat......and even that will piss you off eventually...

Sorry !  But this is a silly post.
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Re: Engine Sound On Startup
« Reply #21 on: 09 August 2007, 20:52:36 »
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Leave it alone bud....Its doing what VX designed it for.

If you unplugged/disconnected and removed everything and anything that pissed you off at one time or another you'd be stuck sitting on the road on nothing but yer car seat......and even that will piss you off eventually...

Sorry !  But this is a silly post.
No damage will occur to engine by disconnecting the SAI pump....
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