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05-07-2006, 03:43 PM | #1 |
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whining noise from engine
Based on the previous posts, lots of cars make whining noises. Some people actually like it and think that it is the design to enhance the engine sound. To verify if the noise is the result of a design, I am taking a poll.
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05-07-2006, 03:53 PM | #4 |
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Can you post an audio file or video with audio? What you call whining I think of as a low rumble. To me some turbos have a whining noise while NA engines don't.
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05-07-2006, 03:53 PM | #5 |
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The engine sometimes makes noise, hot or cold. I've heard the similar sound coming from poorly maintained V6's especially Acura Legend. The whining is not loud and almost unnoticeable from the inside with all the windows closed. But it can be heard from outside.
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05-07-2006, 03:57 PM | #6 |
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is it the engine or the steptronic transmission?
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05-07-2006, 03:58 PM | #7 |
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What you're describing is probably how the inline 6 engine sounds.
Kinda like a sewing machine a medium speeds, then ripping chainsaw at higher speeds. OK, maybe that was an exaggeration, but you get the idea. Having come from Honda's in the past, I like this mechanical whining sound. Makes me at one with the machine.
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http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/b...ds/sounds.html The 4.8L and 5L sure don't sound like sewing machines!
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05-07-2006, 07:17 PM | #17 |
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But seriously, I hope you don't have any problem. BTW, your name is on my keyboard! That's just too spooky!!
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05-07-2006, 10:28 PM | #18 |
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Try turning off the AC compressor (the snow flake button), in rare situations, I hear a whining sound too. But as soon as the AC compressor button is turned off, the sound is gone. I don't know if that's the whining sound you are talking about.
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05-08-2006, 02:34 AM | #19 |
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i get a whiny electronic noise when my revs go down.
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The techs claimed it's normal but my loaner(exact same car) I got when I went in for service didn't sound anything like my car. So the poll results make sense to me, some have it and soem don't. Anyway I have gotten used to it and did not try to get it "fixed" becasue I firmly beleive the less the techs mess around with your car, the less hassle you will have with your car |
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mine makes a whirrling noise when i start her up. and when i press the clutch down the noise disappears. and when i release it it goes whirrling again. but i only notice it in the garage. i thought it was normal
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