Electric Fan?

[98eles1]

I had my '98 t/a out for a while today and noticed a sound coming from around the rear end. It sounds like an electric motor or a cooling fan, only makes the noise after driving for a while, and does it at all speeds and rpm. Any ideas?

[2001NBMZ28]

Don't know...maybe the fuel pump? Turn key to run without starting, you should hear it prime...see if it sounds the same.

[98eles1]

Yeah thats exactly what it does. Key on-makes the sound for about 2 secs, then not again till running. Pretty sure thats what it is. I bought it with a 3 month warranty and that is covered so I'll have it fixed next week. 60,xxx is awfully low mileage for a fuel pump.

[618Hawk]

My 1st thoughts as well. Fuel pump.

[SeVeReDiStOrTiOn]

Don't know...maybe the fuel pump? Turn key to run without starting, you should hear it prime...see if it sounds the same.

Sounds like the pump....it's a internal pump so try not to let the gas get too low, it uses the gas to cool off. I usually refill around 1/4 tank...

[2001NBMZ28]

Glad you have a warranty - expensive fix. Be nice to whoever may have to replace the pump and don't go in with a full tank since they'll have to drop it. And like the previous poster said, always refill around 1/4. Must be really loud to hear it with the car running.

[98eles1]

Yeah like I said, it sounds like a loud electric fan. It's down to 1/4 tank, so do you think a fill up will quiet it down or should I just have it fixed.

[2001NBMZ28]

You can put a few gallons in and see if there's any change, but with a warranty I'd have them check it out. Can't hear mine at all with the car running.