I have a 96 Honda Accord with a 5-speed. In any gear, there is a deep growl from 1800-2000 RPM. It sounds a little bit similar to the engine being bogged down. At any other engine speed, the sound is absent. The power output in this band doesn't seem to be affected at all. I was just wondering if anybody has any ideas about what this noise could be. Also, the noise only occurs if the car is in gear. With the clutch engaged or when in neutral, the sound is also not present.
2007-03-16 04:21:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It does seem like the sound is coming from my exhaust like you said. I still don't understand why it wouldn't make that vibration at the same RPM if it is not in gear?
2007-03-16 04:38:47 · update #1
More of a vibration that a growl.
2007-03-16 04:39:39 · update #2
My guess is that it is coming from the exhaust system, something like a heat shield has come loose. Only certain vibration frequencies from the engine cause this loose piece to vibrate.
If you can, have a friend stand on the sidewalk as you accelerate down the street. See if they feel it is coming from under the car, rather than under the hood.
If it's truly a growl, like a dog might make, then maybe something is wrong with your intake system. Check for any tears or loose clamps between the air intake, the air filter housing, MAF hose, on into the throttle body.
2007-03-16 04:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Brian D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
growl in gear? the transmission mounting or any other engine mounting.. because the engine transmits the tork with a worn out mounting it will vibrate (with a noise)
2007-03-16 05:13:47 · answer #2 · answered by theblues79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋