T350 Q's

[Horse_Apple]

Just covered 4K miles since purchase at Christmas and I couldn't be happier.

Recently took the car across Europe and was very impressed but since the return have noticed a couple of noises that I don't believe were there before:

1) The instrument hub now appears to have a constant relatively high volume whirr/hum to it.

2) The engine does appear to be making a little more noise, but is still smooth as anything.

3) Once the ignition and everything is turned off there is a long lasting strange air noise.

The latter may be down to the fuel tank sucking air in from somewhere to re-balance as I think I stopped this noise yesterday by opening the tank. Not sure though.

Any ideas more than welcome.

[David Godfrey]

Horse_Apple said:

1) The instrument hub now appears to have a constant relatively high volume whirr/hum to it.

there is a fan in the unit to cool it - may have some dirt in it or perhaps a bearing on its way out? - mine makes a noise to (can't hear it with the roof of though), I doubt it will blow up or anything but then again

[David Godfrey]

Horse_Apple said:

3) Once the ignition and everything is turned off there is a long lasting strange air noise.
.

is it a sigh perhaps
can't imagine it but perhaps the tank vent valve has something blocking it?

Edited by David Godfrey on Wednesday 11th April 16:34

[grumbledoak]

1) Almost certainly the cooling fan for the display. Almost certainly cheap as chips. You could get a quieter one for £1 but taking apart the dash will be a PITA. If you do try, please post photos.

2) Mine is getting steadily louder now she is run in. Or I am pushing the pedal further, not sure which

3) Dunno about that one. Mine doesn't.

Great toy though, eh ?

[Horse_Apple]

grumbledoak said:

1) Almost certainly the cooling fan for the display. Almost certainly cheap as chips. You could get a quieter one for £1 but taking apart the dash will be a PITA. If you do try, please post photos.

2) Mine is getting steadily louder now she is run in. Or I am pushing the pedal further, not sure which

3) Dunno about that one. Mine doesn't.

Great toy though, eh ?

Thanks Chaps.

Re above: Photos of me kciking the crap out of the display 2 hours after starting to take apart you mean?

I suspected the additional noise might be down to a spot more effort now the roads are dryer.

Pretty sure the general gas noise isn't me but will check along with the valve.

Have a good evening everyone.

[ropey]

3. Yep, is the tank pressure venting. I get this as well. First few times I would open and close the petrol cap, which would stop it. Now I can't be bothered.

Just spent the last few days over Easter down in Cornwall visiting the 'in-laws' - roof off every day. Absolutely superb car. Got lots of attention from by-standers/other drivers/kids - all of good good kind.

Ropey

[Horse_Apple]

ropey said:

3. Yep, is the tank pressure venting. I get this as well. First few times I would open and close the petrol cap, which would stop it. Now I can't be bothered.

Just spent the last few days over Easter down in Cornwall visiting the 'in-laws' - roof off every day. Absolutely superb car. Got lots of attention from by-standers/other drivers/kids - all of good good kind.

Ropey

Cheers.

Parked up with a full tank last night and no noise so that seems to confirm it as well.

Was looking forward to a great weekend out in the country but just been told I have to go overseas instead. Not too happy.

[chrissy g]

David Godfrey said:

Horse_Apple said:

1) The instrument hub now appears to have a constant relatively high volume whirr/hum to it.

there is a fan in the unit to cool it - may have some dirt in it or perhaps a bearing on its way out? - mine makes a noise to (can't hear it with the roof of though), I doubt it will blow up or anything but then again

Always wondered what that was. I also get the same noise from the fuel tank.
C