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  • John

    97 corvette - high pitched sound

    Hi,

    I just purchased a used 1997 corvette (automatic). I love it except for 1 problem. When I start the car there is a high pitched sound driving me crazy. It is hard to tell where it is coming from but it seems to either be on the left door or behind...

    This high pitched sound changes pitch if I step on the break or hit the automatic window button. Some type of eletrical problem???

    It seems to go away after about 5-10 minutes of driving it.

    Has anyone heard of this?? or have any ideas??

    Thanks,

    John
  • Patrick H.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • December 1, 1989
    • 11608

    #2
    Re: 97 corvette - high pitched sound

    Hi,

    Funny question, but could it be the infamous fuel pump buzz that 97's are know for? The pump is behind the drivers seat, and is known to make noise when cold. I believe there is a recall on these if annoying enough.

    Patrick
    Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
    71 "deer modified" coupe
    72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
    2008 coupe
    Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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    • Patrick H.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • December 1, 1989
      • 11608

      #3
      Re: 97 corvette - high pitched sound

      Hi,

      Funny question, but could it be the infamous fuel pump buzz that 97's are know for? The pump is behind the drivers seat, and is known to make noise when cold. I believe there is a recall on these if annoying enough.

      Patrick
      Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
      71 "deer modified" coupe
      72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
      2008 coupe
      Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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      • Tom Freeman

        #4
        Re: 97 corvette - high pitched sound

        I think Patrick is right, is probley the fuel pump. The factory did issue a service bulletn on this problem. Check with your Chevy service manager.

        tom...

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        • Tom Freeman

          #5
          Re: 97 corvette - high pitched sound

          I think Patrick is right, is probley the fuel pump. The factory did issue a service bulletn on this problem. Check with your Chevy service manager.

          tom...

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          • gary

            #6
            Re: 97 corvette - high pitched sound

            John-

            I too have a 1997 C5. The other posts are correct, the whine is from the fuel pump. Some dealers will replace the pump if you know just how to persuade them. There has been a GM service bulletin issued and that should help to state your cause. The bulletin can probably be found at www.c5registry.com

            Gary

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            • gary

              #7
              Re: 97 corvette - high pitched sound

              John-

              I too have a 1997 C5. The other posts are correct, the whine is from the fuel pump. Some dealers will replace the pump if you know just how to persuade them. There has been a GM service bulletin issued and that should help to state your cause. The bulletin can probably be found at www.c5registry.com

              Gary

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