Recently i have been hearing a pulsating humming that seems to be coming from the rear of the car. It has nothing to do with the wheels because I even hear it when the vehicle is stationary.
It is always helpful to know the make, model, and year of the vehicle. I assume that the engine is running when you hear this noise? Just from what you describe, i would suspect that what you're hearing is the electric fuel pump in the gas tank. If you turn off the engine does the noise stop? (i hope so!) It is not uncommon to hear a noise like this coming from the electric fuel pump. When cars accumulate a lot of years on them, the pumps tend to become more noisy over time. If the vehicle has 100,000 mi or more on it, it could be a sigh that the fuel pump is wearing out. Have you had any problems lately with it, like stalling, etc.? If it is running ok, i wouldn't worry about it unless you're having operational issues. you could be hearing it now because original insulation or rubber stand-offs on the metal lines have deteriorated or worn down and are conducting the noise. If it were me and i was really concerned, i would start the car, set the emergency brake and chock the wheels and get underneath it to see exactly where the noise is coming from. It could be something as simple as something just vibrating while the car is running. hope this helps a little
Amazing. I totally forgot to add the car specifics. Its a 2010 Honda Civic Coupe. That seems to be the problem, although I havent made a mechanic look at it. The sound and some soft vibrations occur around the gas tank/gas tank cover, and while rare, the vehicle might stall when i just start it up. Very Very valid suggestion. Thank you so much
Generally speaking, Honda makes very good, durable vehicles, but it is not uncommon for fuel pumps to go bad prematurely even in these cars. Honda, Toyota, Nissan engines are vacuum critical, so it there are also loose or crack vac lines, this affects performance and fuel economy also. You might want to change the fuel filter just to be safe if you havent done so, in case you got bad gas somewhere.
Turns out the fuel pump was the problem, had what looked like sand in the filter that clogged it.
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first off you have done nothing wrong especially with a 2009. your next step is to get the honda field rep involved and perhaps he can get something done for you. do not take what the service writer tells you as gospel. if you beleive there is something wrong, there might be. consider also you getting used to a new vehicle and perhaps a new brand. you have not voided the warranty. look in your owners manual and it should have numbers to contact honda of north america. get the dealer to step and take you serious!!
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