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robSC 12-07-2008 11:32 AM

hissing noise
 
My 2006 makes an intermittent hissing noise - usually after coming off the gas pedal. Seems to be worse when running the AC. Is this normal?

DOMINION 12-07-2008 12:07 PM

Could be the sound of your Rotary or Tranny. Its norm for you to hear the Trannys wind or as you put it hiss.

04RX8man 12-07-2008 03:05 PM

yeah we need some more info....MT or AT is it like air hissing or a humming? what year car? Location? Milegeage?

Triperformance 12-07-2008 03:10 PM

List your specs and mileage, and try to explain the area that you hear the noise. For example, front right tire, engine, shifter and so on. Specifics for noises are nice, I would know....I get customers saying the car laughs when turning and I work at a Toyota dealership (there high on pcp!) lol. We would love to help you out :).

volcomx31 12-07-2008 04:21 PM

theres a snake in your engine bay

robSC 12-08-2008 12:53 PM

I have a 2006 MT Shinka with around 14K. The hiss will last around 2 seconds and souds like pressure dumping. Seems to come from under the passenger side dash/floor area and is more frequent when the AC is running. I live outside Charlotte and have recently lost a pet snake...

EDZRIDE 12-08-2008 01:39 PM

Engine running or shut off?

nmarz77 12-08-2008 02:08 PM

Most likely it's the A/C's expansion valve. It's located in the car on the passenger side. Either it's going bad or you're getting low on refrigerant due to a slow leak.

robSC 12-08-2008 04:27 PM

I have only heard it when the car is running. I think the AC expansion valve sounds likely. I will have the dealer check it out the next time I see them. Thanks for the help!

Triperformance 12-08-2008 08:24 PM

No problem, give them the specifics when you take it in though! Best of luck and let us know what is was!

HWK11 12-08-2008 08:34 PM

mine makes that sound too... sometimes it even sounds like water is pouring out or something... almost like a drain..

EDZRIDE 12-09-2008 08:54 AM


Originally Posted by robSC (Post 2759408)
I have only heard it when the car is running.

Check for vacumn leaks too.

nmarz77 12-09-2008 02:55 PM


Originally Posted by HWK11 (Post 2759820)
mine makes that sound too... sometimes it even sounds like water is pouring out or something... almost like a drain..

Yeah yours is definitely bad. lol

ferg 12-09-2008 04:06 PM

when i first turn on the a/c and rev i can hear a hissing sound then it stops after the ac runs for a little

HWK11 12-09-2008 05:05 PM

hmm.... i guess ill have a trip to the dealer during the break.

tubingchamp 12-09-2008 05:10 PM


Originally Posted by robSC (Post 2757580)
My 2006 makes an intermittent hissing noise - usually after coming off the gas pedal. Seems to be worse when running the AC. Is this normal?

It's your supercharger.. By your name it makes it seem like you have one :Freak_ani


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