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Old 09-27-08, 09:20 PM
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Default Gurgling/bubbling/WTF is that!???

So I got damn living creatures or something in my dash! I've noticed it here and there before, but now at times it keeps doing it! Comes from the dash, like behind the HVAC controls. Sounds like, I unno--air bubbles in an A/C line? Tried turning the fans off, etc. Nothing. It's like a small, hard gurgling that you'd think would go away after something cleared itself, but it stays!

(I would search, but what do I look up?)

Thanks in advance!
Old 09-27-08, 09:23 PM
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i have this 2..
Old 09-27-08, 09:35 PM
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WTF? And you dont know what it is?
Old 09-27-08, 09:35 PM
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Make that 3. I tried to explain the sound to my service advisor, but it is kind of hard to put into words.
Old 09-27-08, 09:58 PM
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guys guys guys! as I was told ... use the search deal! There are like 10 write ups about this. its has to do with the a/c filter thingy under and behind the dash.. do a little search, theres an EASY fix to it using a high pressure blow gun..
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oh and look up "noise behind dash" or "gargleing behind dash" "bubbing behind dash" or just dash.. itll come up
Old 09-27-08, 11:52 PM
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Top off the coolant in your radiator with the car running and heater on and then go searching.
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Touche' -- I have searched harder and found. Thanks, Mr Jokster!
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Originally Posted by PMIRO2
Make that 3. I tried to explain the sound to my service advisor, but it is kind of hard to put into words.
Even worse to watch him hold in a laugh as you are trying to make the sound and just sounding so wrong.
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I have it too ............well ..............
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I filled my radiatior, and I'll bleed the air out of my A/C...we'll see. But I'm currently troubleshooting the stereo that cuts out when bass hits and can't read a CD with any more than a micro-scuff!
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Originally Posted by Frankdorn
I filled my radiatior, and I'll bleed the air out of my A/C...we'll see. But I'm currently troubleshooting the stereo that cuts out when bass hits and can't read a CD with any more than a micro-scuff!
You my friend, need to go aftermarket audio.

JL Audio or Kicker..... Pick your side.

I personally went with Kicker because it's easier on the wallet.
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are you loosing coolant?
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Originally Posted by ElitistK
are you loosing coolant?
No--I was maybe 1/2" below the fill line. One post said I should fill the radiator with the car running?! Dumb question, but is that safe?
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No, you would probably burn your face off.


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