What Causes the Engine to Buzz on Its Own After Shutting Off?

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RafaelRose
07/28/25 4:52pm
The reasons for abnormal engine noise after the car is turned off are as follows: 1. Loose screws at the three-way catalytic converter interface: Thermal expansion and contraction after shutdown can make the noise more noticeable. Solution: Tighten the screws. 2. Damaged carbon canister solenoid valve: This can easily cause the fuel tank to deform and produce noise. Solution: Replace the carbon canister solenoid valve. 3. Poor operation of the starter's pull-in motor: The pull-in motor is used to engage the starter gear with the engine flywheel. After shutdown, the pull-in motor should disengage. If it operates poorly, it can easily cause abnormal noise. Solution: Replace the pull-in motor. 4. Uneven engine cooling causing noise: After driving for a while, the engine temperature is very high. After shutdown, the temperature of each component decreases, and thermal expansion and contraction cannot occur at a uniform rate. This inevitably leads to gaps between internal metal parts of the engine, causing friction and abnormal noise due to cooling contraction.
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VonMaddox
08/11/25 11:30pm
Last time I turned off the engine, I also heard a buzzing sound. After researching, I found that this is usually because the vehicle's cooling fan continues to run to provide cooling for the engine or turbocharger, preventing overheating damage to components. Especially after high-speed driving in summer, the engine temperature is very high, and the fan will automatically operate for a period of time, generally ranging from 30 seconds to 2 minutes, which is completely normal design. Other possible reasons include residual fans from the air conditioning system or the fuel pump releasing pressure. If the sound is abnormal, such as lasting too long, being too loud, or accompanied by strange odors, it is necessary to check for short circuits in the circuit or battery issues. It is recommended to pay attention to the source and duration of the sound. In most cases, there is no need to worry, but if there are long-term abnormal sounds, it is best to go to a professional shop for a circuit check to ensure safety and avoid small problems turning into major faults.
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