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Old 01-27-2011, 07:30 PM
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Re: Noise coming from engine the moment I release emergency brake

My first guess is that it is a normal noise produced by the electric-powered hydraulic pump for the power steering system. The system comes under more load when you turn the wheel, hence the change in pitch.

I am not sure, but it would make sense the pump is shut-down when the parking brake is on, in much the same way that daytime running lights shut-off when the parking brake is applied.
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