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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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humming sound inside the cabin?

Is your S whisper quiet inside? I don't know if I'm tripping but I recently notice a loud humming sound coming from the passenger side and that annoying ticking sound that the service department said that it's from the valve and it's normal. I hear less engine noise in a camry.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 02:17 AM
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I have been noticing this lately too and it's rather annoying. It sounds like the A/C fans are blowing sometimes when the entire unit is turned off. I have no idea what it is and I could swear that it didn't used to do that.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 02:19 AM
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That's exactly what it sounds like. U planning to bring it in? I'm out of warranty so I'm hesitant to waste my money on just having them tell me "It's normal"
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 02:30 AM
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I'd love to bring it in but I'm traveling 99% right now and I'm only in Cali on Fridays and Saturdays so I don't have a lot of time. I'll probably try over the holidays though when I'm home for a week, I'll let you know what they say.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 02:31 AM
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Where about r u at now? I've been on the road myself. I've been up here in Seattle
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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I started this week out in Philly, going to be out here every week for at least 4/5 months. Time to rack up lots and lots of airline miles lol, at least you have a nice short commute
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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I have some similar humming/winding sound coming from my Instrument area. Can't pinpoint it.
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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Ok I feel retarded, my rear A/C was on very low and that's what was making the blowing sound. I put my hand over the back vents and didn't feel anything and I tried making sure it was off from the command screen but guess I didn't do it right. Now that I make sure the rear A/C is off I don't hear the blowing anymore. Hope that's all that your issue is too!
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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The sound is coming from the front cabin. I made sure the rear ac was off
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I have the same sound...not sure what is up, but definitely in the front/dash area, not the rear.

Anyone know if there is an easy way to check diagnostics for the climate control(s) ???
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