whirring noise in cabin, by left foot

[willg54]

I have an intermittent whirring noise down by my left foot when the engine is running. Quite hard to describe. It's there most the time but stops for a few seconds sometimes. Can't find it being linked to anything, nothing seems to start or stop it.

Any ideas?
If not ill start pulling bits off to find out!
Cheers

Will

[K Simmonds]

Does it sound like the source of the noise is in or outside your car?

[willg54]

Sounds inside, towards the centre console but not entirely sure. Doesn't seem like the frequency of the noise increases with rpm or anything.

[Rusty]

Sure it's not just the fuel pump They can be quite noisy, especially if you've no interior

[willg54]

Defo not fuel pump unless its under the dash Haha. It sometimes goes for few seconds then comes back.

[s20ale]

I had a window relay create a buzzing sort of noise, may be worth a look/listen.

[s2driveruk]

yep have something similar, never got to the bottom of it but having said that nothing stoppd working either

[willg54]

right....it sounds like its related to the steering. when i was sat at the lights i realised if i slightly turned the wheel the noise stops!! only happens when im driving in a straight line with no steering input!

sounds like static from a speaker or air bubbling under pressure through a pipe....

[s2driveruk]

check you havent dislodged the rubber boot which is on the end of the column going through the firewall...? Definately hear a bit more of anything if thats open and probably a small draft too

[willg54]

whats the easiest way of seeing/getting to said bung? driving to uni on tuesday so can get on the ramps too! oh the luxuries oh being 'in' with the lab staff!

[s2driveruk]

stuck your head in the footwell, follow the column down and you'll see it, its a pretty big bung and should push back into place...

[Dan]

stuck your head in the footwell

...perferably not while driving, one might add.

[s2driveruk]

if you can get your head down there while driving you should be in the circus....i'd pay to see that

[willg54]

haha im defo not a 'carnie'...ill try it parked up first! cheers, i'll let you know if this silences it! doesnt feel like the steering is struggling or leaking anywhere that i know of!

[5banger]

not abs pump? is on that side.