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re: Mechanic help needed - wife's car makes a weird noise that I can't pinpoint
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:35 am to Boudreaux35
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:35 am to Boudreaux35
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What year model is it?
2011
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Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:35 am to TDsngumbo
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:35 am to TDsngumbo
Is this correct: It doesn’t make the sound while running in your driveway in park/neutral no matter the RPM’s even after warmed up? It ONLY makes the sound while the wheels are turning at speeds greater than 30/40?
I’d so, then it might be a wheel/axle problem and not an engine problem.
Wheel bearings? CV joints?
I’d so, then it might be a wheel/axle problem and not an engine problem.
Wheel bearings? CV joints?
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:36 am to TDsngumbo
Can you describe the noise a little more...is it a high pitched whine, a scraping noise, etc. does it make the noise if you are parked and rev the engine up? Can you hear it if you are parked and turn the steering wheel from side to side?
Look under the car and see if there is a stick or something dragging the ground.
Look under the car and see if there is a stick or something dragging the ground.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:37 am to TDsngumbo
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I don't think I trust my wife that much
Understood. Lol
Edit: If the noise only increase with speed and not Rpms it would seem, more than likely, it has more to do with the drive terrain than the motor.
This post was edited on 12/2/20 at 9:43 am
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:37 am to sleepytime
Also, does the sound stop after/during the time that you apply the brakes?
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:37 am to go_tigres
quote:jack it up and rotate the wheels to check for slack, grinding, noise, etc.
the wheel bearings can be an issue with the accord
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:38 am to go_tigres
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wheel bearings
My first thought as well. I had a '01 back in the day that I had to replace wheel bearings on and the situation sounds very similar.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:38 am to sleepytime
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Is this correct: It doesn’t make the sound while running in your driveway in park/neutral no matter the RPM’s even after warmed up? It ONLY makes the sound while the wheels are turning at speeds greater than 30/40?
Correct
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I’d so, then it might be a wheel/axle problem and not an engine problem.
Wheel bearings? CV joints?
I don't think it's wheel bearings because the noise is steady and doesn't get louder the faster I go. I have no idea about the CV joints.
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Can you describe the noise a little more...is it a high pitched whine, a scraping noise, etc. does it make the noise if you are parked and rev the engine up? Can you hear it if you are parked and turn the steering wheel from side to side?
It's sort of a high-pitched whining noise but I wouldn't describe it as a scraping or grinding noise. If I sit parked and rev the engine up, I don't hear it at all. I looked under to see if anything is dragging the ground and nothing.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:38 am to Jimbeaux
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Wheel bearings? CV joints?
Sounds like it if the noise doesn't occur when the engine is revved except the fact that the noise is steady isn't consistent with a bearing or CV joint (at least on an American made vehicle). Is there some fan that turns on at certain speed in the car? That would make a steady noise if the fan bearing was going out. I really can't think of anything else that would make noise and remain steady as speed increased.
This post was edited on 12/2/20 at 9:48 am
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:39 am to Jimbeaux
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Also, does the sound stop after/during the time that you apply the brakes?
No, I don't think so but I haven't tried that to make sure so I may be wrong.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:39 am to TDsngumbo
try rotating the tires first. while its jacked up you can check the wheel bearings etc see if there is any play in the tire at all and rotating the tires will either stop or change the noise if it isnt a wheel bearing type issue. Cupped tires on the front can make all kinda strange noises and often only at speed
This post was edited on 12/2/20 at 9:41 am
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:41 am to TDsngumbo
It's a Honda Accord, so likely all the wheel bearings are fricked anyway. Even though I don't think that's it 
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:42 am to TDsngumbo
Is it possible that you drained the transmission fluid by accident?
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:43 am to TDsngumbo
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It lost some oil after I changed it because I didn't put the filter on tight enough
Oof. You know the rule right? Quarter of a turn once you feel some resistance.
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When I drive it, the noise starts at around 30-35 mph and never gets any louder regardless of how much faster I drive. The noise doesn't change at all and is constant whether I'm driving 70mph or 40mph but does start to "wind down", so to speak, as I slow from 40 down to 30 until it goes away all together.
What year Accord? The variable valve timing system in most Honda engines is controlled by oil pressure. When the oil leaked out from the filter area, this system may have gotten screwed up. So when you're accelerating and the cams are opened more it's fine, but when you're cruising perhaps the system is malfunctioning. You may have a faulty VVT solenoid or VTC actuator which is causing the cams to stay partially open or shut depending on where they're stuck. Is the check engine light on?
This post was edited on 12/2/20 at 9:46 am
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:44 am to Jimbeaux
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Wheel bearings?
Another vote from me on that.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:45 am to Jimbeaux
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Is it possible that you drained the transmission fluid by accident?
Wouldn’t I know that right away? I’ve driven a vehicle when the power steering went out and damn near got broadsided by an 18 wheeler because of it.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:46 am to TDsngumbo
I noticed the weird noise, but I just thought it was her being a little too rough with me.. If you know what I mean. 
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:47 am to VolsOut4Harambe
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The variable valve timing system in most Honda engines is controlled by oil pressure. When the oil leaked out from the filter area, this system may have gotten screwed up. So when you're accelerating and the cams are opened more it's fine, but when you're cruising perhaps the system is malfunctioning. You may have a faulty VVT solenoid or VTC actuator which is causing the cams to stay partially open or shut depending on where they're stuck.
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Is the check engine light on?
No
Posted on 12/2/20 at 9:48 am to TDsngumbo
Sounds like a wheel bearing is in the beginning stage of going out. Possibly an alternator diode. YouTube the sounds and see if either sounds familiar.
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