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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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Hissing sound coming from rear

I'm not entirely sure where it's coming from as I haven't gone under the car to check it out, but it seems to be coming from just in front of the rear wheels. What could be causing a hissing sound back there? I have a 95 SE (completely stock). Any ideas?
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:24 PM
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I'm not entirely sure where it's coming from as I haven't gone under the car to check it out, but it seems to be coming from just in front of the rear wheels. What could be causing a hissing sound back there? I have a 95 SE (completely stock). Any ideas?
...A SNAKE HIDING IN THE WHEEL WELL?
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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It could be the tires or maybe the wheel bearings
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rik3k
I'm not entirely sure where it's coming from as I haven't gone under the car to check it out, but it seems to be coming from just in front of the rear wheels. What could be causing a hissing sound back there? I have a 95 SE (completely stock). Any ideas?
If the car is running at idle and you're sticking your head under there, it could simply be the fuel pump.

Try this: With the car off, turn the ingnition switch to the "on" position without starting the engine. You should hear a hissing sound for a couple seconds, as the fuel pump primes - is this the sound you're hearing? It sounds the same, but continuous when the car is running.

If that's not it, you may have an exhaust leak - inspect the muffler and b-pipe for holes/cracks - if necessary, you may be able to patch it with an exhaust patch kit from your local auto parts store. If it's really bad, you may need to replace either the b-pipe or muffler.
Old Oct 6, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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could be a small air leak? i think u would notice that though
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