1999 tl making weird humming noise from engine bay

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-15-2013, 04:32 PM
  #1  
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
 
power6417's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1999 tl making weird humming noise from engine bay

hello acurazine! after i bought my tl i got lots of information from this site. thank you all. today i found a problem.. 1999 tl making weird humming noise from engine bay and you can hear this from cabin too. pretty noticeable. it was fine when i left for work this morning(around 10am) all sudden this afternoon (12:15pm) as soon as i started its making this noise since..

have any ideas??
its basic tl with FF1 coilover and custom fog lights. current mileage is 173,810

repairs are...

1. #1 ignition coil replaced (Labor: diagnosis on engine light and misfire) mileage 150,097

2. timing belt done at 110,125 services includes are timing belt, t-belt idler bearing, t-belt tentioner bearing, water pump, cam seals, crank seal, t-belt hydro tentioner, new antifreeze)

3. EGR ports and valve cleaned due to engine light at 81,289

and regular oil changes and stuff

i don't know if these information will help but ill just write it.


video link:
Old 02-15-2013, 04:40 PM
  #2  
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
 
power6417's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
idk how to edit this thread but video sound is little different than the on-site. but actual humming noise starts at 0:30 when i accelerate.
Old 02-15-2013, 05:25 PM
  #3  
Senior Moderator
 
fsttyms1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Appleton WI
Age: 49
Posts: 81,383
Received 3,063 Likes on 2,119 Posts
That sounds like your alternator. When making that noise its usually time to replace it.
Old 02-17-2013, 12:41 AM
  #4  
2000 Acura TL
 
closetprisoner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Eastbay, CA
Posts: 230
Received 70 Likes on 34 Posts
I'll guess power steering pump...
Old 02-17-2013, 04:38 AM
  #5  
Suzuka Master
 
3.2TLc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Age: 57
Posts: 5,296
Received 784 Likes on 743 Posts
Hey Power6417, to isolate where the noise source is originating from......try opening the hood up, then remove the alternator/ac compressor's drive belt, by loosening the auto-tensioner. Once the belt is off, either the noise will be gone ....or if not, then you'll know that the alternator may not be the culprit, but perhaps the ps pump area ?
Check the belts and pulleys for wear.
Old 02-25-2013, 09:42 PM
  #6  
99 Acura TL
 
nollid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: NJ
Posts: 170
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
When you toggle your headlights on and off does the noise intensify? If so, it is most likely your alternator. This happened to me three weeks ago and went away once I had my alternator replaced.
Old 03-08-2013, 04:04 AM
  #7  
Advanced
 
32tl00tuneacura's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Pewaukee, WI
Posts: 68
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
or go lock to lock on the steering wheel with it in park and see if the pitch changes... if it does; power steering pump. if it doesn't then you can pretty much rule out the power steering pump
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Yumcha
Automotive News
9
02-25-2020 09:57 AM
jblessing
Wash & Wax
1
09-17-2015 09:28 PM
iCrap
2G TSX (2009-2014)
20
09-11-2015 06:21 PM
DiamondJoeQuimby
Car Parts for Sale
1
09-10-2015 11:40 AM
whitesoxsfan12
3G TL Problems & Fixes
0
09-07-2015 04:07 PM



Quick Reply: 1999 tl making weird humming noise from engine bay



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:25 PM.