Newbie Owner: What's This Ignition Noise?

[Listerofsmeg]

Hi guys, newbie Galaxy owner here (2001 mkII).

 

When I turn the ignition key to the first position, there is a strange noise for a second that almost sounds like liquid being squirted at pressure up a pipe. It seems to travel from the front of the car to the back. Is this normal? What is it?

(The car starts just fine BTW)

 

Cheers,

Lister

[chrispb123456]

Hi guys, newbie Galaxy owner here (2001 mkII).

 

When I turn the ignition key to the first position, there is a strange noise for a second that almost sounds like liquid being squirted at pressure up a pipe. It seems to travel from the front of the car to the back. Is this normal? What is it?

(The car starts just fine BTW)

 

Cheers,

Lister

Hi there and welcome to the site

I think the noise your refering to is the front and rear heater control flaps and yes it is normal. :)

[gregers]

Hi guys, newbie Galaxy owner here (2001 mkII).

 

When I turn the ignition key to the first position, there is a strange noise for a second that almost sounds like liquid being squirted at pressure up a pipe. It seems to travel from the front of the car to the back. Is this normal? What is it?

(The car starts just fine BTW)

 

Cheers,

Lister

 

sounds more like the fuel pump to me.

[Mirez]

Likewise, that'll be the fuel pump priming. Directly below the drivers seat (underside of chassis) is a diesel heat sink which normally makes a quick squelshy noise as the fuel rails are primed.

[Listerofsmeg]

Likewise, that'll be the fuel pump priming. Directly below the drivers seat (underside of chassis) is a diesel heat sink which normally makes a quick squelshy noise as the fuel rails are primed.

 

Ah brilliant. Many thanks guys! :)