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
Nosey - 20 Feb 2008 22:07 GMT
> 1998 Caraven 3.3L
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> Dave
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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Ken
Charter - 20 Feb 2008 22:35 GMT
>> 1998 Caraven 3.3L
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> Maybe the radiator cap is getting weak and it's fluttering as it's
> venting.
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.
contraversie - 21 Feb 2008 04:09 GMT
> 1998 Caraven 3.3L
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> it.
> It last about 1 - 2 seconds
> Any Ideas would be appreciated.
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> Dave
check the pcv valve
I have heard them buzz before
let us know what you find!!!