High Pitched Whine increasing with engine RPMs
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High Pitched Whine increasing with engine RPMs
I've had this noise for a few months and its driving me crazy. it's a high pitched noise which increases with RPM and then i can't hear it past like 3k. Happens always, neutral, in gear, whatever.
WTF is it? Idler pulley? Tensioner pulley? trans?
WTF is it? Idler pulley? Tensioner pulley? trans?
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I thought you already posted this
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^ I think i did but i forgot all the respones or they were wrong.
I dont know for sure WTF it is. Google leads me to beleive its one of the pulleys going bad.
I dont know for sure WTF it is. Google leads me to beleive its one of the pulleys going bad.
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Just the usual vibrations through the wheel but those have always been there.
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Probably a bearing going in one of the aforementioned pulleys or alternator.
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^ I already replaced the alternator
I guess i'll order the two pulleys.
I guess i'll order the two pulleys.
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#8
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Yeah, go whine somewhere else..
get it... lol
get it... lol
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oooh 2 funny 4 me
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I tried but it's impossible to pinpoint. all i can tell is it's on the left side (if you are facing the car).
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I can attest to the difficulty of hearing where exactly the noise is coming from. When I was having pulley problems it was really hard to tell where the noise was coming from with all the other components running...
But what you can do, if this noise happens all the time then take your belt off and go for a drive, if the noise is gone then you know for sure it's one of your pulleys. Again, good luck.
But what you can do, if this noise happens all the time then take your belt off and go for a drive, if the noise is gone then you know for sure it's one of your pulleys. Again, good luck.
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^ no i did not use a stethoscope. Just my ears. Yeah the noise is there even with the car not moving and not in gear.
I guess i could just do that and not even drive. cause i would hear it instantly while the car is idling.
When i changed my alternator we found that the bearing had some rust on it (we opened it up). I wonder if some moisture has gotten into my engine bay and fucked shit up.
I can attest to the difficulty of hearing where exactly the noise is coming from. When I was having pulley problems it was really hard to tell where the noise was coming from with all the other components running...
But what you can do, if this noise happens all the time then take your belt off and go for a drive, if the noise is gone then you know for sure it's one of your pulleys. Again, good luck.
But what you can do, if this noise happens all the time then take your belt off and go for a drive, if the noise is gone then you know for sure it's one of your pulleys. Again, good luck.
When i changed my alternator we found that the bearing had some rust on it (we opened it up). I wonder if some moisture has gotten into my engine bay and fucked shit up.
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Just try what I suggested and move from there
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so what was the result?
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I really hope that's not what the problem is.. I wonder if that'd be under the 70k warranty?. doubt it.
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hmm ok. so maybe i'll just need a clutch bearing?...
Acura TSX AC Compressor Clutch Bearing 2009 2010 2011 2012 A C | eBay
anyways i'm getting ahead of myself i still have to take off the belt and see if the noise is gone....
Acura TSX AC Compressor Clutch Bearing 2009 2010 2011 2012 A C | eBay
anyways i'm getting ahead of myself i still have to take off the belt and see if the noise is gone....
#22
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Yeah go do it already. It takes like 10 min
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sorry to hack the thread ! Thanks in advance
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I do hear a cluck sometimes and seems to be louder the first time it engages after a rain. I figured just from some rust forming on the clutch plate. But once running it's more of a CLACK than a clunk. if that makes any sense.
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Only does it with ac on
Also only does it going up hill when trans shifts down a gear
I will have dealer look at it
Currently happening at 50 mph +
Can't believe so many things are going wrong on this tsx at only 30 k miles. Thank god for CPO warranty . My previous Hondas and accurate have been bulletproof
Last edited by 2012wagon; 04-13-2015 at 11:12 PM.
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so yeah i'm slow and still haven't ordered the part to fix it.
I know exactly what's causing the problem now. It's the idler. But where do I get an OEM one? All i can find is crap aftermarket stuff.
I know exactly what's causing the problem now. It's the idler. But where do I get an OEM one? All i can find is crap aftermarket stuff.
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And you want Engine Mounting Bracket, that's got both the auto tensioner and idler pulley there.
And you want Engine Mounting Bracket, that's got both the auto tensioner and idler pulley there.
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I have a 08 Acura TSX and i heard a whining noise and even more when i turned so i replaced the power steering pump. Steering is good now but still makes a whining noise. Especially when i accelerate. Any suggestions?? It sounds like this on this video.
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If it’s anything like the accord power steering pumps. It’s not the pump. It’s the little o ring that goes on the intake side of the pump. If leaks a tiny bit and caused the whine.
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