Curious Noise When Opening Door

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  1. Lickmeister

    Lickmeister New Member

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    Has anybody else noticed a noise that begins upon opening the passenger door? It lasts for about ten seconds then stops. Is it by chance a battery ventilation fan or something related? Just curious.
     
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    brake accumulator. it's in your manual.
     
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    None of my passenger doors trigger the brake accumulator. Only the driver door does that.
     
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    I originally meant to say driver's door.

    Bisco: Can you give me the page number from the manual where it mentions that. I looked but can't find the reference. Thanks.
     
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    i'm sorry lick, i don't have a 'c'. i'll see if i can find the heading/chapter.
     
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    in the pip manual, pg.42, under 'plug in hybrid system', section 1-1 'before driving', 'sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle', 'the brake system operation sound heard from the front of the vehicle when the driver's door is opened'.
    hope this helps!
     
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    It's like a buzzing nose? Lasts like 5 seconds if that. I believe is normal.
     
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    Is it the same noise if you pump the brake pedal a few times?
     
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    I think so. It makes the same noise when I enter it too and when I leave.
     
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