Engine Noise

Asked by Saab_2005 Sep 10, 2019 at 01:23 PM about the 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car makes loud noise when running.  Noise STOPS when I turn my air
conditioner on.  I know this sounds backwards, but it is true.  Have you ever
encountered this before?

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Paininthe93se answered 4 years ago

My AC doesnt work so I dont have that option. What works really well for me isn't AC, but what I do find is that AC/DC works a treat. At around 120 decibels, Hells Bells is particularly effective...... :)

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