Sounds just like a fart, coming from the passenger side floorboard area. Doesn't do this at any given point and time, but usually shortly after start up, perhaps while we are backing down the driveway, et al.. I'm thinking it has to be related to the air suspension. I have noticed the compressor running for long periods of time after starting the vehicle after it has sat for more than a few hours. Anyone else here have an LR3 which passes gas?
LR3 Passing gas?
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I hear a bumping sound every time when driving off. It happens at about 10 feet from where I started, and is more noticeable on a bump/dip. It dips coming out of the driveway, so I always here it there. I'm sure it's just the suspension settling in after being automatically adjusted at startup. It seems that it's part of the computer's routine at startup to evaluate the suspension height and make adjustments, even if the adjustments are minor. If you go from one trip having one passenger, and another trip with two or more, the adjustments are quite noticeable. After driving alone, have four adults get in, and it will raise the vehicle substantially.
That being said, there is a theory that in certain places, objects and/or materials have the ability to record past events and play them back at a later date (used as an explanation for ghosts and strange noises). Perhaps in the past someone farted loudly in the passenger seat?
That being said, there is a theory that in certain places, objects and/or materials have the ability to record past events and play them back at a later date (used as an explanation for ghosts and strange noises). Perhaps in the past someone farted loudly in the passenger seat?
I think I know what you are talking about and I'm pretty sure mine does something similar if you walk up and pull on a door handle when it is sitting. It lets off a little air. Air suspension is a funny thing at times.
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jhobbs said:
I'm sorry, but that's too funny. The automotive equivalent of "pull my finger...."
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The "farting" is real common. When you have the a/c on auto, the vents open and close by themselves. When they close, the seal causes the fart.