Renegade

Okay I have the header repaired and it fixed the noise from the engine, but still, when I accelerate I hit a sound that's not too loud, but noticeable when the radio is off. It sounds like a baseball card in between spokes on a bike. It seems like it's coming out of the AC dash area, but I can't be sure. It only happens when I hit the gas, and it happens no matter if the AC is on or not.

Also there seems to be a mechanical sound coming from below where the suspension is when I hit the gas. Could it be that my heat shield is too close to the rotor and its rubbing? I don't think that would be right though since this sound happens when I hit the gas.

Thirdly, I'm hearing a loud ticking noise coming from the drivers side near the IAC valve or whatever it's called. I replaced it sometime last year I believe to get rid of the noise, but do I really have to replace it again, or could it be something near that area?

Thanks for any help you guys can provide!

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

Last issue is the purge control solenoid. It normally makes a ticking noise and sometimes they get a little loud. No reason to replace it unless the noise really bothers you.

Renegade

Thanks, that's what I meant the purge solenoid. I replaced it a few years back. It's just this time its sooo loud.

gnuts

iTrader: (1)

You could have some debris (leaves) in your vents causing that card in the spokes sound. There is a DIY i believe. I think you'd access it same place as your air filters - behind the glove box.

Renegade

But I mean how is thta the case if it happens when the A/C is off?

gnuts

iTrader: (1)

There's always air coming through the vents even if the A/C is off, unless you have pressed the OFF button. Try pushing it and see if the sound stops.

Renegade

When I turn the A/C off of course I hit the off button. When I do, the sound is still there.

gnuts

iTrader: (1)

I'm just saying you can hit the little button under the display that turns the A/C on or off, and underneath that is the large OFF button that turns the whole vent system off. Just trying to help.