I remember the sound always being there. But my wife says she thinks it was louder yesterday on our trip. I think it might have been a little louder. I would describe it as more of a buzz, not a vibration. This morning it was intermittent and would come on and off and then stayed on. It has never done this before and that's why I am a little worried. I think it is air going through the throttle body but it is a distinct sound. Is there a fan that blows are into the throttle body or does it just suck the air in? Sorry for my ignorance.