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Car Forum / Saab Cars / April 2006What's whirring sound from engine of 9-3?
I just got a 9-3, and though it's quiet there's a quite audible noise from the engine. It's kind of a whirring spluttery noise that goes up and down in frequency with revs when it's in gear. What is this noise - anyone know? Probably the Turbo. You know that nice thing that pushes you back in your seat when you press the throttle. > I just got a 9-3, and though it's quiet there's a quite audible noise > from the engine. It's kind of a whirring spluttery noise that goes up > and down in frequency with revs when it's in gear. What is this noise - > anyone know?  SignatureYou have no right to protection against being offended. Probably the Turbo. You know that nice thing that pushes you back in your seat when you press the throttle. > Well, it did on my 900 classic turbo. the new car is a 9-3SE - I just got it so haven't had time to look up all the specs - this has a turbo then? I'm being really ignorant here. Could also be a bad AC unit. I had that in my car and it had to be replaced. If it stays on for a few microseconds when the engine is turned off, thats what it is >Could also be a bad AC unit. I had that in my car and it had to be >replaced. If it stays on for a few microseconds when the engine is >turned off, thats what it is You didn't mention if the car was new or used, or what year... that info would help. For a car with a few miles, I'd second the A/C difficulties or possibly the alternator. Also could be the upper idler pulley or belt. But, it's hard to hear from where I am :-) You should probably have a dealer or *Saab* independent listen to it if it is a used car. I'll see if it stays on when engine is turned off. It could maybe be described as a sucking/gurgling sound as well as a whirring - hard to be precise. Appreciate all suggestions. Car is 2002 used 9-3 saloon SE Andy |
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