Engine Whine
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Engine Whine
Hey guys. I've just recently noticed this problem and haven't been able to nail down what it could be. I've done some searching but to no avail. My engine is making a whining noise. Sounds just like when the bearing are going out on the alternator. I have an amp, which led me to think that it was the alternator, but I can turn the amp off and the noise is still there. Here is where is gets tricky. I've been noticing the noise for a little while, but the past week, I've decided to turn the radio off and just listen to it. It only makes the noise when I have 1/4 tank of gas or less. I'm not talking bone dry or anything. I mean, a quarter tank is a lot of gas in a civic. What could be making this noise? Could there be something wrong with my fuel system?
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Re: Engine Whine
Is it coming from the bay and is it similar to the "Whirrrrr!" the car makes when you turn it to Accesory as the fuel pump primes before the start? My guess is it may be the pump, Pull the back seat out (just the bottom part) and see if you can hear it from there.
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p/s pump fail on civics like you wouldnt beleive. alten. or P/S belt too tight? honda has a service news about belt tension causing whining noises( bearing failure)
honda says:
Growling From Engine Area:
’01–02 Civic
On ’01–02 Civics, if your customer complains of
a growling noise from the engine area, you can
probably trace it to alternator bearing failure
resulting from the belt tension being too tight.
When installing A/C, an alternator, or new drive
belts, make sure you refer to page 4-33 of the
2001–02 Civic Service Manual to set the belt
tension correctly.
this also applies to Civics:
Noisy Power Steering
Pump? Replace Reservoir
On ’99–03 Odysseys and ’03 Pilots, the power
steering pump will make a serious whining noise
if the screen in the power steering reservoir is
clogged. A partially clogged reservoir screen
reduces the flow of power steering fluid to the
power steering pump, causing cavitation and
noise. To stop the noise, flush the system and
replace the reservoir.
If the vehicle has the Honda accessory towing
package, check the accessory power steering
cooler for rust inside the tubing. If you find any
rust, replace the cooler.
honda says:
Growling From Engine Area:
’01–02 Civic
On ’01–02 Civics, if your customer complains of
a growling noise from the engine area, you can
probably trace it to alternator bearing failure
resulting from the belt tension being too tight.
When installing A/C, an alternator, or new drive
belts, make sure you refer to page 4-33 of the
2001–02 Civic Service Manual to set the belt
tension correctly.
this also applies to Civics:
Noisy Power Steering
Pump? Replace Reservoir
On ’99–03 Odysseys and ’03 Pilots, the power
steering pump will make a serious whining noise
if the screen in the power steering reservoir is
clogged. A partially clogged reservoir screen
reduces the flow of power steering fluid to the
power steering pump, causing cavitation and
noise. To stop the noise, flush the system and
replace the reservoir.
If the vehicle has the Honda accessory towing
package, check the accessory power steering
cooler for rust inside the tubing. If you find any
rust, replace the cooler.
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+1 thanks, i have an 01 and after the timing belt change by the dealer, i've been noticing this high pitch whine when i start. but only on colder weather (winter) have to see it by this spring-summer .
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