Noise/rt side of enginebay? - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

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02-09-2003, 04:40 AM

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Noise/rt side of enginebay?

Has anyone had their car make a flapping sound when they first start to drive the car after it sits for about an hour or so. The sound is similar to shuffling cards. It lasts for 3 seconds and goes away. The car has always done this and my Mitsu did it too in the same area of the engine bay. Mitsu said it was the A/C clutch. Anyone got this issue?

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02-09-2003, 12:03 PM

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Re: Noise/rt side of enginebay?

It could be the ABS going through its self-diagnostic routine. I notice it on my sedan and I have noticed the same sound/vibration on Audi, VW, and BMW.

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02-09-2003, 12:19 PM

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Re: Noise/rt side of enginebay?

I've never experienced the ABS self-check taking longer than 1 second, and I only notice it if my foot is on the brake when it happens.

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02-09-2003, 01:31 PM

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Re: Noise/rt side of enginebay?

Could be the catalytic converter or condensation in the exhaust being blown out after the 1 hour you mentioned.

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