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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Backfire or pop!

I have a 2002 f250 crew cab V10. Sometimes right after I start the engine I get a pop or thump that is heard through the passenger firewall. I had one guy tell me it was a coil. How can I tell?
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Sounds like it might be the vacuum-operated blend door in the heat/AC system on the passenger side of the truck (behind the glovebox).

Vacuum leaks off overnight and the door opens up. When you start the truck and vacuum is re-applied, the door slams shut making a loud "thump" noise. Completely "normal" for that era of truck.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 05:37 AM
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Could also be a midget with a hammer that you wake up when you start the truck.

Try taking the hammer away.

















NoMo, as usual, is spot-on.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Monsta
Could also be a midget with a hammer that you wake up when you start the truck.

Try taking the hammer away.


NoMo, as usual, is spot-on.
HA!!!
Oh, I really needed a good laugh this morning, Monsta! Thanks man!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Thanks, I will look into that.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMo
Sounds like it might be the vacuum-operated blend door in the heat/AC system on the passenger side of the truck (behind the glovebox).

Vacuum leaks off overnight and the door opens up. When you start the truck and vacuum is re-applied, the door slams shut making a loud "thump" noise. Completely "normal" for that era of truck.
What he said.
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