Help!! Most annoying noise!!
#1
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Help!! Most annoying noise!!
my tl makes a ratteling/chirping noise from right side of engine almot like a bad pulley or slipping belt. but it only does it during light to medium acceleration. it goes away for a second while the tranny shifts then comes right back, but not under hard acceleration.
it does not makethis noise if i just put the car in neutral and rev it. also the other day at work i put my car on the lift raised it a foot and had a machanic look under the hood while i went through the gears. funny thing it only made the noise for a split second wtf!!
so basically i have a noise that i cannot find because it dosent happen while reving the motor or have the car in the air..its really botheringth hell outta me..
i hope someone has had the same issue so i can resolve this problem.... thanks
it does not makethis noise if i just put the car in neutral and rev it. also the other day at work i put my car on the lift raised it a foot and had a machanic look under the hood while i went through the gears. funny thing it only made the noise for a split second wtf!!
so basically i have a noise that i cannot find because it dosent happen while reving the motor or have the car in the air..its really botheringth hell outta me..
i hope someone has had the same issue so i can resolve this problem.... thanks
#2
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More than likely its the drive belt tensioner. There still a chance that it could be another accessory but the tensioner is a common problem. You may be able to watch it and see it rattling while the car is running, at idle or higher revs.
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There are 2 or 3 different TSB's for noise from that area. Look them up from the TSB link below.
Before you can access a TSB, you must follow the instructions at the top of this page:
3G TL Technical Service Bulletins (TSB'S) 3G Garage #J-016
Before you can access a TSB, you must follow the instructions at the top of this page:
3G TL Technical Service Bulletins (TSB'S) 3G Garage #J-016
#5
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did you try removing the serpentine belt and starting the engine? That will tell you if the noise is related to the serp belt accessories (ie. A/C, tensioner, etc). Use a screwdriver as a stethascope try to pinpoint the noise.
I had similar noise coming from the belt area and it ended up being one of the timing belt pulleys was completed destroyed....the belt was severely damaged and I was lucky it hadn't failed...
I had similar noise coming from the belt area and it ended up being one of the timing belt pulleys was completed destroyed....the belt was severely damaged and I was lucky it hadn't failed...
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#11
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just took it to acura they said it was coming from the tranny never really heard a transmission make this noise at all expecially since its not acting up ... who the hell nos lol im just annoyed
#12
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did you try removing the serpentine belt and starting the engine? That will tell you if the noise is related to the serp belt accessories (ie. A/C, tensioner, etc). Use a screwdriver as a stethascope try to pinpoint the noise.
I had similar noise coming from the belt area and it ended up being one of the timing belt pulleys was completed destroyed....the belt was severely damaged and I was lucky it hadn't failed...
I had similar noise coming from the belt area and it ended up being one of the timing belt pulleys was completed destroyed....the belt was severely damaged and I was lucky it hadn't failed...
#13
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I have the exact same noise. Just spend $1,500 to have the 100,000 mile service done so it's not the belts/tensioner. Broken motor mount replaced and catalytic converter heat shields were loose and fixed. Still have the noise. Mechanic said next step was take apart transmission - could be a broken tooth somewhere?
Stupid car is paid for in 3 months, I would prefer to NOT drop $3,000 on a tranny rebuild.
2004 6spd TL - 99,500 miles
Stupid car is paid for in 3 months, I would prefer to NOT drop $3,000 on a tranny rebuild.
2004 6spd TL - 99,500 miles
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I have the exact same noise. Just spend $1,500 to have the 100,000 mile service done so it's not the belts/tensioner. Broken motor mount replaced and catalytic converter heat shields were loose and fixed. Still have the noise. Mechanic said next step was take apart transmission - could be a broken tooth somewhere?
Stupid car is paid for in 3 months, I would prefer to NOT drop $3,000 on a tranny rebuild.
2004 6spd TL - 99,500 miles
Stupid car is paid for in 3 months, I would prefer to NOT drop $3,000 on a tranny rebuild.
2004 6spd TL - 99,500 miles
#16
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So i couldnt take the noise anymore so i decided to check the intermediate shaft heat shield that i read about so many ppl having Problems with so i tweaked IT a little today and tje noise is gone
#17
Racer
OK - so consensus among techs was broken tooth in main gear, that's why I hear the noise in 1st, 2nd and Reverse. They said if I can stand the noise it will be fine, just annoying.
Otherwise spend the money to take the tranny apart and fix it......
Otherwise spend the money to take the tranny apart and fix it......
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