my 2006 hyndaui sonata makes chunking sound under hood when driving and parked, no warning lights are on

2006 HYUNDAI SONATA
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TANKGUY
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car has no warning lights chunking noise from under hood when motor running
Feb 8, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you hear it when you are stopped at an idle?
Feb 8, 2012 at 1:24 AM
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TANKGUY
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yes and when driving
Feb 8, 2012 at 1:26 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you open the hood, can you tell aprox where it is coming from?
Feb 8, 2012 at 1:27 AM
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TANKGUY
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wifes car and Im not there she just says under hood
Feb 8, 2012 at 1:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Start by checking belts to make sure there is nothing wrong with them. Also, check the water pump to make sure it isn't going bad. It is hard to tell without more information.
Feb 8, 2012 at 1:39 AM
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