Random Noise

Feb 20, 2008 3 Replies
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1998 Caraven 3.3L

Let me try to discribe the noise the best I can.



An old reed horn with a very low battery is the best way I can discribe it. It last about 1 - 2 seconds and nothing I can do or sequence I notice starts the sound. It may happen once a week or sometimes it may happen 8 times a day.



At first I thought maybe it was the power steering pump with air in the system but when I turn the wheel the sound doesn't change. It's not A/C related. I've only noticed it at idle is the only consitant thing I can find.



Any Ideas would be appreciated.



Dave



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It's very hard to diagnose noises from written descriptions but I'll take my guess. Maybe the radiator cap is getting weak and it's fluttering as it's venting.

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C

lol yea I know it's hard to describe a sound. But that is the only way I can describe it, if one has ever tried to honk an old horn on an old car with a very weak battery that is exactly what it sounds like.

No it's not the radiator cap venting, I've ruled that out already. But thanks for the suggestion.

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check the pcv valve

I have heard them buzz before

let us know what you find!!!

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