General Buzzing Noise from Fuel filler area RHD 2004 Multipla

[sjc123456789]

Afternoon all.

Wonder if someone else has had a similar problem and could possible shed some light for me?

I've a 2004 Multipla and I'm getting a strange buzzing noise from the fuel filler flap area of the car while the ignition is on / when driving.

It doesn't appear to be coming from any of the running gear, just the fuel filler area. Is there some kind of central locking / vacuum pump / solenoid or relay in that area?

many thanks in anticipation.

Simon.

 

[JTDman]

Fuel pump? is it loud?

 

[joipalli]

Where is the fuel pump located ?

 

[JTDman]

If its a petrol its in the tank or rather on top.

 

[rvanvla]

Have the same problem on my 2002 model. Would be very interested in a solution for this annoying noise.

 

[JTDman]

Strange question but does it sound more like a moo than a buzz?
Some Alfas suffered with a seal going on the cap and it causes it to moo mine does it once parked up after a couple of minutes.

 

[the frog]

Mine Moos too!

I thought it was just me!

 

[JTDman]

its deffo a moo isnt it .

 

[the frog]

Yes - I wonder how many other people will own up to owning a Muliticow?

 

[Pandabloke]

My old uglybug used to moo! And an uglybug at ASSOAP Mooed constantly. Absolutely brilliant, it was. MOOOOOO!

 

[the frog]

Multicow or Mooltipla - which is best!

Going O/T here!

 

[DFCDOUGAL]

Mine's a 56 plate and it MOOO,S too ! Will this eventually cause any problems or is it just something to have to put up with.

 

[JTDman]

To be honest i cannot fully remember what the cause is, its either the seal in the fuel cap or the vent on the tank.
I dont think any ill will come of it

 

[amdtony]

My JTD Multipla does the cow noise when it is parked. My wife thinks its funny.

 

[QinteQ]

Is it ?

- the Solenoid for the central locking sticking, my multi do not have a locking flap, but I've had this on Citroen vehicles where the solenoid actuator buzzes when it can't fully retract ?

 

[ronscartune]

just bought my multipla been a mechanic for 45 years never heard a car mooooo untill i stood by the car with my wife and it let out a moo searched everywhere wife swore it must be an animal trapped under the car as our caravan was next to it she said it may be a wild animal trapped in our caravan made me check it out never laughed so much yes fiats are fun cars in a strange sort of way