I have a 1994 Infiniti J30. This is a new sound, just started today. The car is parked, keys are out, yet a loud hissing (kinda like a fan being on) sound is coming from what seems like infront of the glove compartment. Looked under the hood, couldn't really see anything or where the noise was coming from. Never had this problem before, have no clue what's wrong. Any ideas? Thanks.
2007-10-17 17:29:21 · 5 answers · asked by gittyupinoc2003 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I do not think it has anything to do with the temperature. It is def. not from over heating, I live in Southern Cali...the weather is not an issue. The engine is not hot. The car has not been on in hours and it is still making this noise. And this noise just started today.
2007-10-17 17:59:29 · update #1
I don't use the AC, and this morning..the car would not even turn on.I tried to start the car, but it didnt even turn over...any other ideas?
2007-10-18 04:27:25 · update #2
Is the engine really hot? since your car is old (mine is too and does this) it could be that it's overheating, or just still really hot when you park so it's cooling down...
I don't know too much about cars, but this happens to me. Hopefully it isn't draining your battery, because I had that problem as well...
2007-10-17 17:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the sound seems to be coming from in front of the glove box, between it and the windshield, under the dash, I strongly suspect that you have an air conditioning problem. What you are hearing is the fast evaporation of the freon in the evaporator. Try driving your car without the a/c, then shut it down and listen for the noise. If there isn't any, do it again with the a/c on. If the noise is there, have your system checked out before additional damage is done. The hissing noise usually indicates a restriction in the system, usually caused by the desiccant bag in the dryer bursting.
2007-10-17 19:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by shopteacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually the fan. It is probably on because it needs to cool the engine down. Have you ever noticed it bfr? Have weather conditions changed recently?
2007-10-17 17:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your aircondition fan is going out.. under firewall on passengerside of car it also fan for heater...have it checked by shop...not nessarily dealer unless under wannranty..
2007-10-17 19:55:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably the electric cooling for for the rad it will stop when temperatures right
2007-10-17 17:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by robert t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋