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There is a noise that last for about 2 seconds shortly after starting the car. It sounds like a pump kicking on...a little vibration or buzz I guess would be the best way to describe it. I didn't notice it immediately but only after a week or two of owning the car. I took it in this weekend and the technician said it was normal and that it was the anti-lock brake pump doing a diagnostic check. It occasionally does it at other times but usually just a low speeds.

Can anybody confirm this noise? You can't always trust the techs.
I have a type S, but I don't think that matters.

Thanks.

wilchan

I heard the same noise when the engine is first started.
Other forum member also said this is ABS self-testing
sound.. So I don't pay much attention afterwards.

-- william

ssk0771

TLguz is right. I have a same noise and when I took it to the dealer, they confirm that it was ABS pumping.

Don't worry about it.

BlackFire TLS

I heard it after I started moving the car in 5 seconds.

rominl

yup, don't worry about it, it's the abs self checking. i think it's on when your drive faster than 5mph? it's normal. on the other hand if you don't hear it you should start worrying, you might have lost your abs