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Humming noise on start (2.7T)

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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Default Humming noise on start (2.7T)

Hi, everytime when i start the car (2001 A6 2.7T)
there is a loud low humming noise coming from the engine for about 1-2 minutes. Is it normal, this is my first turbo car - so i have no clue.

Car got CPO warranty - so you can tell me the truth.
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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Secondary air injection pump - used to get the cat converter going sooner. Normal in cool weather.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 06:54 AM
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Thanks for asking, was wondering the same thing.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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Default Re: Secondary air injection pump - used to get the cat converter going sooner.

It's also a good indicator of when you can drive off. You may notice the car is reluctant to shift into 3rd gear (auto) until that pump shuts down.
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