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alanm_3



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Very faint "thud" when car is idling?

Just noticed that when I'm sitting stopped, parked etc, after a few minutes I notice a very faint "thud" from the front somewhere. It seems to happen every minute or so and I think I can feel it very slightly through the steering wheel and pedals, but from outside, I can't hear it at all.

With my warranty due for renewal, I want to be sure this isn't the start of something expensive that can be fixed before I renew (or not).

Anybody got any thoughts?

Cheers Got - 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey
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Not at the front I know, ...Compressor cutting in to recharge the accumulator? Graham

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Scotland 2008 Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE Auto Java Black

Could be anything I guess! Big Cry

It's hard noise to describe, but it's definitely from the front. I guess if there's something at the front that controls the compressor, then maybe, but it's more of a "mechanical" thud if that makes sense?

Thanks for the suggestion. The more the merrier! Thumbs Up Got - 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
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Post #102308 18th Jan 2012 6:38pm
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A1GSS



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Supercharger clutch...? Elec cooling fan relay? I'm guessing, you realise... Smile Graham

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alanm_3



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So am I! Whistle Big Cry Got - 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
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Head under bonnet time!
 

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alanm_3



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But I don't have a Vauxhall! Whistle Got - 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
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fisha



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The pump for the air con compressor is a mechanical clutch which will clunk on and off and will change the trends very slightly. V8 or else.
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I get the same - its the aircon clutch engaging and disengaging..... 2006MY Supercharged LPG Autobiography - Zambezi Silver with Sand/Jet/Jet Oxford Leather.....
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alanm_3



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I'd be happy if that was all it was! Thumbs Up Got - 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
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Easy enough to test. Turn the aircon and fan/blowers off... Graham

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GONE: TDV8 FFRR Vogue in Stornoway Grey / Jet
TDV6 Discovery 3 in Stornoway Grey / Alpaca
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