Rattling sounds while idling!??
09-12-2010, 03:00 AM
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Rattling sounds while idling!??
anybody have any idea why i'm experiencing this strange rattling sound from the engine and vibration when i'm idling? the car is running just fine and have not experienced any problems with my 04 TL besides battery issues. any input is greatly appreciated.
09-12-2010, 03:06 AM
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my trip computer also reads that i am using 14L/100km i KNOW this isn't normal
a Chevy Silverado uses about 15L/100km so im pretty much getting the same mileage as a truck??
a Chevy Silverado uses about 15L/100km so im pretty much getting the same mileage as a truck??
09-12-2010, 03:07 AM
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haha sure doesn't seem normal to me i just had the car serviced a few months ago and they didn't notice anything out of the ordinary either =/
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09-12-2010, 03:22 AM
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09-16-2010, 03:07 PM
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I have a 2007 TL (24K miles) and upon cranking the car I hear a whistle/ticking noise coming from the engine. It gets louder when I push on the gas. Taken it twice to the dealership and the first time I was told it was the AC Idler...it was replaced. Noise came back within 2 weeks. On the next visit I was told it was something with my timing belt and that they were going to replace it and it's components. 2 weeks later...noise is back. I guess I'll take it back a 3rd time. I thought maybe it could be something with the fuel injector since I hear it when I crank the car and push on the gas.
09-17-2010, 07:19 PM
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My '04 TL had a rattle problem and found it was the belt tensioner. replaced it and the belt then sound went away - this was after I had a bad power steering pump and replaced it. Mine rattled when idling and went away as i accelerated - rattle got much worse when I had AC on which probably added drag to the belt and tensioner. Tensioner has a spring that can wear/weaken. I would not say that this rattle noise is normal - probably take a long time to actually fail tho...
09-21-2010, 07:56 AM
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I hear the same noise
Yea every morning I start up my car I hear the rattling noise come and go every couple of min! It pisses me off but I am too deep in the car bought it new in Dec 2006, and only have 2 years left to pay!! I will just drive the daylights out of it when it breaks I will look ito the possiblities of swapping my motor for NSX motor !!
10-01-2010, 06:31 PM
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rattle noise during idle
I heard this during idle and shifting between gears. Started after floating thru a floody rainstorm into work on the east coast. Any remedy to this?
10-12-2010, 02:08 PM
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Turbo, how long can I do this? I did my TB Saturday and now I'm hearing a slight "rattle" coming from the belt area that started this morning. Everything was replaced behind the timing covers and I also installed a lightweight crank pulley but I verfified this morning that it was tight. Pretty sure I have it narrowed down to the serpentine tensioner. I only hear the sound while idling.
10-13-2010, 05:39 AM
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Does everyone have a rattle? Because my sound is more like a tick, tick, tick. I usually hear it when I start the car first thing in the morning or after it has been sitting for hours. I don't hear it when the car is in motion, but I hear it again at a traffic light/stop sign then it stops after driving a few miles.
10-13-2010, 10:02 PM
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Ehh not necessarily... I would definitely have them checked/adjusted, if that's what it is. How many miles are on the car?
Update.. Going to the Acura stealer in the AM since I've convinced them to price match parts now and picking up a tensioner. Will post an update tomorrow.
Update.. Going to the Acura stealer in the AM since I've convinced them to price match parts now and picking up a tensioner. Will post an update tomorrow.
10-14-2010, 09:55 AM
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Does everyone have a rattle? Because my sound is more like a tick, tick, tick. I usually hear it when I start the car first thing in the morning or after it has been sitting for hours. I don't hear it when the car is in motion, but I hear it again at a traffic light/stop sign then it stops after driving a few miles.
If its exceptionally loud, have a mechanic take a look at the valves and adjust if needed.
10-14-2010, 01:57 PM
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I wonder how many times the original thread can be jacked?
To the OP, if you have the rattle and it's not heat shields and the car is getting bad mpg along with a loss of power under heavy throttle, I would start looking at the catalytic convertors. 3rd cat first and then the pre-cats.
To the OP, if you have the rattle and it's not heat shields and the car is getting bad mpg along with a loss of power under heavy throttle, I would start looking at the catalytic convertors. 3rd cat first and then the pre-cats.
10-06-2011, 09:43 PM
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Ticking could be fuel injectors or coil packs? Just a thought. As long as it is running good and you are using 93 octane gas and regular oil changes with a Honda filter I think you should be fine. Let a mechanic you trust look at it. Let us know how it turns out.
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