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Copperas Cove, TX - USA
Joined: 8/6/2008
Posts: 58
Vette(s): 07 Machine Silver Coupe
6 sp pattle shift auto
72 Stingray convertible
Anyone ever have a buzzing sound from the right side of your car? You can hear it inside the car but only seems to do it on real windy days. I first thought it was the front cowl vibrating against the winshield,not so. Still searching for the culpret, I just ordered new air filter for the compartment filter maybe it is this.
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My guess of what you are hearing might be a tree leaf that somehow got into one of the airways of the ventilation system, or a tag or piece of loose tape left on from the manufacturing process.
What I have heard from the right side of my '08, and also from the '07 before that, is a faint thump, thump, thump sound for about one or two seconds. It usually happens shortly after the first time that I take off after starting up. And to me it sounds something like an auto tensioner resetting itself - perhaps like a seat belt tensioner. But only from the right side. It's probably not related to what you are hearing, but I'd like to know what it is also.
What I have heard from the right side of my '08, and also from the '07 before that, is a faint thump, thump, thump sound for about one or two seconds. It usually happens shortly after the first time that I take off after starting up. And to me it sounds something like an auto tensioner resetting itself - perhaps like a seat belt tensioner. But only from the right side. It's probably not related to what you are hearing, but I'd like to know what it is also.
2008 C6 Coupe, LS3, Blk/Blk, 6M Z51, 3LT


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No leaf's in the car, I'm replacing the cabin filter, maybe this will do the trick. I have to take the car back to the dealer on a windy day,they have not figured out what it is either and they have heard it.
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Copperas Cove, TX - USA
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Ok the problem has been solved, the cowl at the rear of the hood just under the wipers was vibrating against the windshield, it would only happen when there was a cross wind from the side while driving down the road. The dealer is replacing the cowl for me.
[QUOTE=fp_vetter07]Ok the problem has been solved, the cowl at the rear of the hood just under the wipers was vibrating against the windshield, it would only happen when there was a cross wind from the side while driving down the road. The dealer is replacing the cowl for me.[/QUOTE]
WOW....that vs. just repairing...good deal!!
WOW....that vs. just repairing...good deal!!
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Tehachapi, CA - USA
Joined: 4/30/2010
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Vette(s): C6 2007 Corvette coup Atomic Orange
Hello i have had my 2007 Corvette back at the dealer for the same noise. Of course they can't hear anything and when i drive with them no noise. On the way home the noise is back GERRR!!!
Did that part fix your noisde problem you had? My Vett i bought used my first one and this just drives me crazy. Thank you
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So far so good, the cowl seems to be working fine no more noise.
Now my FOB is acting up like Fatty1 had with his so I guess I'll change out battery.
I have had FOB trouble on my 2008 Z06 with coins in my pocket or pocket knife.
At 4,000 miles, I had to replace AC Delco battery and at 9,000 miles it is getting week.
What a sorry factory battery. Guess on warranty I will let dealer keep relacing and then go to Optima.

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Reedley, CA - USA
Joined: 4/12/2007
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Vette(s): 2005 c6 coupe with z51 package
I quess I got a good battery, mine lasted 5 1/2 years and so did the FOB batteries. I have a 2005 C6 with Z51 handling package and the 4 speed automatic transmission.
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