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Old 09-02-2008, 09:51 AM
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sound after shutdown
I have noticed that a few seconds after you turn off the engine a "click, click" or "thunk, thunk" sound coming from the engine compartment. Does anyone know what that is?
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Old 09-02-2008, 09:53 AM
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I have the same sound and the same question.
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Old 09-02-2008, 10:25 AM
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Same here as well... but my fiance's does not make that noise.
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Old 09-02-2008, 10:42 AM
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It's the electronically controlled throttle plate closing. Totally normal sound.
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Old 09-02-2008, 01:01 PM
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That's the gerbal's getting out of the exercise wheels and back into the cage. Dont be alarmed.
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i was wondering about that too. Thanks for the input
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Old 09-02-2008, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by itsallu
That's the gerbal's getting out of the exercise wheels and back into the cage. Dont be alarmed.
LMAO. Those are some strong gerbils!

BTW - is a throttle plate exclusive to a turbo engine? I've never heard this sound on any other of my cars.
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Old 09-02-2008, 02:22 PM
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Good question, I have never heard it on my 2.4 or 2.2 HHR?
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Old 09-02-2008, 02:38 PM
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that sound is just for us SS people!!!
don't worry about it, it is just letting you know what a hot high-performance vehicle it is that we drive.....as the members have stated....normal
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Old 09-02-2008, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jerSSey HHR
LMAO. Those are some strong gerbils!

BTW - is a throttle plate exclusive to a turbo engine? I've never heard this sound on any other of my cars.
I hear it on my 2006 2.4 non turbo 2LT

I do not hear it on my fiance's 2006 2.4 non turbo 2LT

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