karenp
Member Since: 31 Jul 2012
Location: Ascot
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| Loud noise from rear (passenger side?) |
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Hi, I own a Discovery 3, 06 reg, and have recently heard what can only be described as a very loud (loud enough to make you jump) whizzing/whirring/screeching noise when parking, turning the engine off and removing the key from the ignition. The noise has happened 4 times and only when I've parked on my driveway (which slopes downwards - not sure if that is relevant). The noise sounds to be coming from the back of the car - and I think from the passenger side. I noticed yesterday that the noise didn't happen until I removed the key from the ignition - there was about a 5 second delay between me turning the engine off and removing the key. Just wondered if anyone has any idea what could be causing this? I don't have any warning lights displayed and the car drives fine!
thanks!
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 31st Jul 2012 9:37 am |
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haroosh
Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: Perth & Kinross
Posts: 624
 
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| Re: Loud noise from rear (passenger side?) |
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Unnecessary quote removed
Its the Electronic Park Brake (EPD).
Assuming your car is a manual the EPB will automatically engage when you remove the ignition key.
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| 31st Jul 2012 9:53 am |
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ZacSmith
Member Since: 26 Aug 2010
Location: Dover
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The functioning of the EPB is short noise (maybe 1 second) that sounds a bit like a dentist's drill. If it is making an agonised metal-on-metal screeching that's a problem. VIN: A175A328***
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| 31st Jul 2012 10:10 am |
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karenp
Member Since: 31 Jul 2012
Location: Ascot
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Thanks - yes, my car is a manual and I did wonder if it was connected to the EPB as the noise has only happened when I've parked on a slope.
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| 31st Jul 2012 10:31 am |
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def90v8
Member Since: 22 Jan 2011
Location: kent
Posts: 55
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Sounds like your park brake req adjust do not just leave it as the noise u may be hearing is the plastic gears slipping if left it will fail.
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| 31st Jul 2012 7:15 pm |
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