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13 plate ford focus - noises

Hello

When I turn the ignition off there is a noise from under the bonnet (I think) that sounds similar to the central locking operating. Also when I am walking away from the car and a few seconds after locking it there is a similar but louder noise. What might the noises be?

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  • ossie
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    Not got a Ford but my Vauxhall also does it. In my case it is the aircon/heater that allows you to use it stationary for a couple of minutes.
  • forgotmyname
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    Heater flaps closing, Solenoids and valves shutting down.

    Some cars the cooling/aircon fan will run on after shutting the engine off.
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  • diesel by any chance? egr valve is moving nothing o worry about if so..
    or possibly radiator fan is jammed and thats the noise..might be a idea to pop to local garage to check it out just in case its something worse
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