Saab 9-3 sportswagon - crackling/buzzing sound at 2000rpm

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Tue 4 Oct 2011 00:15
Saab 9-3 sportswagon - crackling/buzzing sound at 2000rpm - grantyone
Hi

Over the last couple of days i have noticed a crackling/buzzing sound from the dash area at 2000rpm. This is not speed related as happens in every gear at 2000rpm.

I notice I can accelerate through it or simply ease off the accelerator and the noise disappears. I also notice it is only evident When firmly pressing down on the accelerator and it's ok when gently accelerating up to 2000rpm.

2 days ago I put some redex in the car. Is this just a coincidence?

Up until now, the car appears to be fine otherwise and no warning lights are on.

Regards

Grant.
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Thu 13 Oct 2011 21:54
Saab 9-3 sportswagon - crackling/buzzing sound at 2000rpm - cruisinforabruisin
Hi Over the last couple of days i have noticed a crackling/buzzing sound from the dash area at 2000rpm. This is not speed related as happens in every gear at 2000rpm. I notice I can accelerate through it or simply ease off the accelerator and the noise disappears. I also notice it is only evident When firmly pressing down on the accelerator and it's ok when gently accelerating up to 2000rpm. 2 days ago I put some redex in the car. Is this just a coincidence? Up until now, the car appears to be fine otherwise and no warning lights are on. Regards Grant.

you did not say if the car is diesel or petrol!

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