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All Things Fiero => Tech Tips, Tech Questions => Topic started by: GTRS Fiero on September 11, 2018, 05:08:39 pm

Title: Rattling noise in front?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 11, 2018, 05:08:39 pm

After running through some twisties, my Fiero developed some new noises.  I cannot identify a noise from the front.  This particular noise sounds almost like a phone on vibrate, then shuts off like a faucet.  I cannot determine where in the front this noise comes from.  The noise continued on smooth, flat, straight highway.

I do know that the noise is not rotational.  The noise is of varying durations.  It could possibly be in the left front.  The noise is not the blower motor, nor does it appear to be a gauge motor.  The brakes still operate normally.  No wipers or washers were being used.  Nothing with the engine or vehicle behavior seems to be affected.

What could the noise be?

Title: Re: Rattling noise in front?
Post by: Raydar on September 11, 2018, 08:47:31 pm

Could it be the air diverter / temperature control doors in the HVAC system? They're motor operated.

Title: Re: Rattling noise in front?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 11, 2018, 09:01:56 pm

Well, it did this with the HVAC off, as well.  It didn't sound like that, though; it sounded like a phone vibrating.

Title: Re: Rattling noise in front?
Post by: TopNotch on September 11, 2018, 10:59:16 pm

Have you checked to see if you still have your phone? ;)

Title: Re: Rattling noise in front?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 11, 2018, 11:01:18 pm

Actually, yes.  My phone was on the seat.  I held it in my hand for a bit, anyway.  Not my phone.

Not April Fools' Day, either.