I have noticed a strange sound when I initially start my car and it has been sitting ofr a while (say overnight, or when leaving work), and start driving there is this little "bbbrrrppp" sound that I get twice when starting out, then I don't hear it again utill the next time I start up and drive off. I was thinking Torque converter, but that is more of an "wild ass guess" than a rational information based decision.

No other problems.

I have about 87K on it

Has anyone else had or heard of this before?

Thanks in advance.

 

Edit: No CEL of any sort on dash, I will hook up to scanner in the morning, and check for codes.

 

Anyone out there with info?

 

Its completely normal and you should hear it. Its the ABS self test/prime. You should hear it at start up and at 15mph.

 

I thought the 2nd abs self test was at 5 mph, but I defer to our guru on this specific

Changed the brake fluid lately? then its time!
once a year after year 3 of cars life!!

 

It may have been. Its been so long since i typed it and actually heard it since i no longer have it i dont remember

 

ABS Prime/Test...oh ok, was not sure.

None of my other vehicles with ABS do this, that I can tell, but ok.

Yes is does happen when starting out say 3-5 mph and again around 15, so I can relax a bit.

Thanks a bunch, that definately had me worried.

 

Why no abs? Are all the 6spd converions like that??

 

jazz
here is the owner manual free download- it will tell you all about the abs and traction systems- good stuff to know
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
click your year then model

 

other cars with ABS have different ways - but they all self test on startup-
I recall that bmw had a flashing triangle light on dash on starting - then you tap the brakes- it does its test and the light stops- then ok to drive

 

Because the TL has TCS/ABS built into one module. The 6 speed does not have TCS. The connections are different in the wire harness. I could have gotten it to work im sure, but i dont mind not having it.