Abs whinning sound or noise

bukky · Post by **bukky** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:23 pm

Hi Folks,

Any suggestions, my abs has a whinning sound or noise for about 35 seconds to about a minute after I switch off the engine, is this normal or is it trying to tell me a story.

Thanks ,

Bukky.
Volvo 480 turbo automatic 1991.[/i]

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 7:25 pm

sounds more like the aux water pump under your ABS unit!

check it again mate

bukky · Post by **bukky** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:14 pm

Hi maartin,

let's assume it is the aux water pump, although am yet to check it, what does the sound indicate when the engine is switched off and the sound comes on and goes off after about a minute?

Thanks,

Bukky.

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:17 pm

Hi,

My aux pumps water around the engine for a min or so to help cool the hotspots.

Just wait for it and then put your hand down on the pump and your feel it working away. Just don't burn your self.

Martin

atex61 · Post by **atex61** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:26 pm

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bukky · Post by **bukky** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:31 pm

Thanks Martin,

This is cool, but what am after is the sound ,is that normal?

Bukky

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:32 pm

heh,

I try to help. I have a spare aux pump but i'm not selling it.
looks like my 480 is going to be replaced next month.

atex61 · Post by **atex61** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:35 pm

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martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:39 pm

bukky wrote:Thanks Martin,

This is cool, but what am after is the sound ,is that normal?

Bukky

it sounds like water sound

yeah your hear it and that's ok.

They can get rusted up and taking them apart (4 screws) is not wise as the screws rust away and then your stuff. My 480S had a rusted pump and it made no sounds so the sound is a good thing!

bukky · Post by **bukky** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:41 pm

Hi Atex61,

Five pounds is too cheap, let put it into a bid.
Funny enough my other 480 ES 1989 non turbo does not behave that way.

Bukky