Fuel Pump Noise?
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On my drive to work this morning a small buzz/whine started from the rear of the car. I dimly remember reading about noise from the fuel pump. Does the noise mean it's starting to fail or is it something I can live with for awhile. By the way, my tank was on empty when I first heard the noise. I'll see if it goes away when I fill it up. Thanks for any help.
Steve
'89 S4 Auto 80,000 mi.
Steve
'89 S4 Auto 80,000 mi.
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It's one of those sounds that once your ears tune into it, you will never stop hearing it ![Stick Out Tongue](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
If I turn my key and do not hear my fuel pump, I get worried.
Yes an empty tank amplifies the noise and in many cases a sudden increase or onset of noise could be the sign of a pump waving good buy.....
So long story short, if it's the original pump installed in 1989, might be a good idea to replace it and the filter anyway
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If I turn my key and do not hear my fuel pump, I get worried.
Yes an empty tank amplifies the noise and in many cases a sudden increase or onset of noise could be the sign of a pump waving good buy.....
So long story short, if it's the original pump installed in 1989, might be a good idea to replace it and the filter anyway
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^^ agreed. i would start getting the wheels in motion to replace that bugger and the filter. mine made HORRIFIC noise for 2 years, and kept going, but not a day would go by that i would not think about replacing it.....