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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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Water splashing noise....

There is a noise that sounds like it coming from the center console that sounds like water splashing. I'm not concerned about it or anything, but has anyone else experienced this? I've noticed it after starting the car and on idle. Does anyone know what it might be?
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by kalix
There is a noise that sounds like it coming from the center console that sounds like water splashing. I'm not concerned about it or anything, but has anyone else experienced this? I've noticed it after starting the car and on idle. Does anyone know what it might be?
I get this when I start up (at least I think I get this, some liquidy sound). So, I can't offer any advice, but at least you're not alone?
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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Its air bubbles in the heater core. The heater core is in the dashboard.

The sound is normal, after hard driving a few times it usually goes away because the air bubbles work themselves out.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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Yups.....ive also got that same splashing sound somewhere near the centre console....Happens when i start her up..... Been wondering bout it too......
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Me too
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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i started a thread about this subject not too long ago....https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/rushing-water-sound-engine-113174/
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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if you really wanted to get rid of it, you could either:

1) Flush and change the coolant.
2) Drive up and down steep hills at redline while making abrupt stops every so often.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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I believe it's the noise from the windshield washer fluid tank splashing around under the hood. I heard something like that and I knew exactly what it was...just zip tie that sucker down. Check it out.
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by QuickRx8
I believe it's the noise from the windshield washer fluid tank splashing around under the hood. I heard something like that and I knew exactly what it was...just zip tie that sucker down. Check it out.
wow,

not right.

again.

beers
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by kalix
There is a noise that sounds like it coming from the center console that sounds like water splashing. I'm not concerned about it or anything, but has anyone else experienced this? I've noticed it after starting the car and on idle. Does anyone know what it might be?
or get car semi hot. drive up ramps... open coolant res. let it burp..


the higher the angle the better..

beers
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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wow,

not right.

again.

beers
you're on his *** too? swoope, you're a funny guy..
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2
you're on his *** too? swoope, you're a funny guy..
yep,

and you are 6 posts behind. it is a tard off this am.
his boyfriends name is karatekid8989. they are so together.

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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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wait,

i thought i was an *** in your world?

beers
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