# Car making sound out of engine area at certain times

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-sound-out-of-engine-area-at-certain-times/74302>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [August 26, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-sound-out-of-engine-area-at-certain-times/74302 "2012-08-26T22:42:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 26, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-sound-out-of-engine-area-at-certain-times/74302/1 "2012-08-26T22:42:30Z")

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Hi, my car is a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am (2.4 liter 5-speed), and a particular sound comes out of engine area when stopped and while driving. The sound is familiar to a bearing, and usually only is present when the car cabin fan is off or pointed towards feet. If the controls are directed to A/C or to the head/face region the sound from the engine compartment goes away…not sure if this is signaling a problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated! The car has been in my family since new, i’ve had it for 6 years, and it’s done this for about 4 years.

Thanks!

Paul