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Old 04-03-2011, 12:15 PM
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I have a 2000 Boxster S. For the past couple of weeks, not all the time, but sometimes at startup, I hear a high pitched whine, like a whistle, from the front of the car. Lasts maybe all of 1-2seconds. Any ideas? I am thinking something to do with the vaccum for the brake resovoir?
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Sounds like you gas tank vent line
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Originally Posted by recondoc
I hear a high pitched whine, like a whistle, from the front of the car.
Does it go away on a full tank?
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Good question. I have not really paid that much attention to full tank or not. Harryrbc mentioned gas tank vent line. I guess I could start paying attention to if it is a full tank or not. But, what could be wrong with a gas vent line to cause this and if so do you know the fix?

Thanks for your prior response. If you could clarify, I would appreciate any help you could give.
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What could be wrong with a gas vent line to cause this and if so do you know the fix?
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