Thread: Odd noise, M104
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Old 09-08-2010, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDon View Post
How often does the air pump cycle?
Only at cold start up for about the first 30 seconds or so until the cat warms up. It's only purpose is to lower smog emissions at start up.
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