Hissing noise

Moose · 03-11-2005, 13:34

I've just had a 40k service and brake fluid change.

On return of the vehicle, I have noticed a hissing noise, almost like air escaping. It seems to be only when the interior hot/cold fans are going. Could it be a pipe hasn't been connected correctly? Would it have been knocked from the service? It seems to be in the glovebox area and was wondering if they need to remove the glovebox for any reason.

Thankyou.

helpmedisappear · 03-11-2005, 13:36

It sounds like the pollen filter, they would have fitted a new one on a 40k service, maybe its not fully in right?

monkeychild · 03-11-2005, 13:37

Does it only occur when you go past Octavia owners???

Could it be an air con leak

andy ellis · 03-11-2005, 13:38

To give you more of a clue, its to the left ofthe centre consol, runs front to back and the bottom slide to allow removal. If you near Purley give us a yell....

Moose · 03-11-2005, 13:43

Pollen filter? Which ones that? Would it be obvious if I removed the glovebox?

Aircon wasn't on and hasn't for a while, must run it actually soon.

Andy, anymore clues? I live near Gatwick. I'm sure if its something simple I could have a go myself. Can't do any worse than my local dealership (read the rant going up soon, when complaints have been filed and finished)

maffwilson · 03-11-2005, 14:09

You could have a tree leaf or two trapped in the pollen filter - take it out, turn on the fan to full blast, look at the plant debris on the floor of the passenger side as it flies out and then replace the filter.

Filter is under the glovebox as described above no need to remove anything. It's removed by sliding the two clips - haven't my camera to take a picture sorry (and it's raining!), but if you look up from the floor of the passenger side you'll see it, black plastic couple of inches thick by about 6 inches long with two sliding clips. Slide, pull, out.

devonutopia · 03-11-2005, 15:13

Maybe they've not re-hooked up the rubber pipe which goes into the glovebox to chill the can cooler thingy?

Requires removal of the glovebox though - 5 torx bolts, 2 right down under it, and three inside the door - Quite easy to do really.

MikeF · 03-11-2005, 16:25

sounds like an intermittent hiding snake, carefull you dont get bitten

EddyH · 03-11-2005, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeF

sounds like an intermittent hiding snake, carefull you dont get bitten

Yep, if you do a search a few other's have had the same problem. The dealer should have a technical bulletin on this. Think the solution involves the installation of a mongoose.

**VRStu** · 03-11-2005, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddyH

Yep, if you do a search a few other's have had the same problem. The dealer should have a technical bulletin on this. Think the solution involves the installation of a mongoose.

MikeF · 03-11-2005, 22:57

Is that what you were told

I was told only one person on the planet can remove the snake. I took this photo after he did my car at the UK hissing noise removal tour 2005

Got the blighter!

Lummox · 03-11-2005, 23:04

Im hoping to get my snake removal licence in the new year

devonutopia · 03-11-2005, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Im hoping to get my snake removal licence in the new year

Gotta go for some lessons in how pronounce "Strewth, she's a real beauty!" properly.

This has gone off topic a bit eh?

Richard, I say remove the glovebox anyway and take a look - can do no harm.

Lummox · 03-11-2005, 23:15

Id say check the pollen filter first.

On a 40k service they would have changed it.

Moose · 04-11-2005, 08:26

It was indeed the pollen filter. Wasn't clipped in properly at the bottom. Oh and it was the wrong way round. The bit that says 'Air Flow ->' means nothing to my local monkeys. (Not that Ross is a monkey of course)

Thanks all.

**VRStu** · 04-11-2005, 12:31

Good stuff, glad you are sorted Richard.

03-11-2005, 13:34	#1
Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,952 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Hissing noise I've just had a 40k service and brake fluid change. On return of the vehicle, I have noticed a hissing noise, almost like air escaping. It seems to be only when the interior hot/cold fans are going. Could it be a pipe hasn't been connected correctly? Would it have been knocked from the service? It seems to be in the glovebox area and was wondering if they need to remove the glovebox for any reason. Thankyou. __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

03-11-2005, 13:36	#2
helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,762 Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	It sounds like the pollen filter, they would have fitted a new one on a 40k service, maybe its not fully in right? __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

03-11-2005, 13:37	#3
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03-11-2005, 13:38	#4
andy ellis Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	To give you more of a clue, its to the left ofthe centre consol, runs front to back and the bottom slide to allow removal. If you near Purley give us a yell.... __________________ Fabia TDI PD100 "Q" and driving school car. Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6hDi+EGS with disability adaptations.

03-11-2005, 13:43	#5
Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,952 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Pollen filter? Which ones that? Would it be obvious if I removed the glovebox? Aircon wasn't on and hasn't for a while, must run it actually soon. Andy, anymore clues? I live near Gatwick. I'm sure if its something simple I could have a go myself. Can't do any worse than my local dealership (read the rant going up soon, when complaints have been filed and finished) __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

03-11-2005, 14:09	#6
maffwilson Off we go Mo Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sussex Coast Posts: 735 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	You could have a tree leaf or two trapped in the pollen filter - take it out, turn on the fan to full blast, look at the plant debris on the floor of the passenger side as it flies out and then replace the filter. Filter is under the glovebox as described above no need to remove anything. It's removed by sliding the two clips - haven't my camera to take a picture sorry (and it's raining!), but if you look up from the floor of the passenger side you'll see it, black plastic couple of inches thick by about 6 inches long with two sliding clips. Slide, pull, out.

03-11-2005, 15:13	#7
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,499 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Maybe they've not re-hooked up the rubber pipe which goes into the glovebox to chill the can cooler thingy? Requires removal of the glovebox though - 5 torx bolts, 2 right down under it, and three inside the door - Quite easy to do really. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

03-11-2005, 16:25	#8
MikeF Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north west uk (bury) Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 47 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	sounds like an intermittent hiding snake, carefull you dont get bitten

03-11-2005, 22:57	#11
MikeF Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north west uk (bury) Posts: 1,293 Thanks: 47 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Is that what you were told I was told only one person on the planet can remove the snake. I took this photo after he did my car at the UK hissing noise removal tour 2005 Got the blighter!

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Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	Im hoping to get my snake removal licence in the new year __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

03-11-2005, 23:15	#14
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	Id say check the pollen filter first. On a 40k service they would have changed it. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

04-11-2005, 08:26	#15
Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,952 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	It was indeed the pollen filter. Wasn't clipped in properly at the bottom. Oh and it was the wrong way round. The bit that says 'Air Flow ->' means nothing to my local monkeys. (Not that Ross is a monkey of course) Thanks all. __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

04-11-2005, 12:31	#16
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,412 Thanks: 113 Thanked 919 Times in 825 Posts	Good stuff, glad you are sorted Richard. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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