help, weird sound when stepping on gas....

[chaego]

ok i dunno what's up but my honda civic is making these weird hissing sound ( can't really describe it but sounds somewhat like...static or someone blowing lightly on a whistle ) whenever i step normaly on the gas, if i step hard it doesn't make the sound...

this is starting to get annoying and it really bugs me, anyone have any idea what's going on? has this ever happen on your civics please help

[masterballer]

ok i dunno what's up but my honda civic is making these weird hissing sound ( can't really describe it but sounds somewhat like...static or someone blowing lightly on a whistle ) whenever i step normaly on the gas, if i step hard it doesn't make the sound...

this is starting to get annoying and it really bugs me, anyone have any idea what's going on? has this ever happen on your civics please help

air intake?

[cluless]

Can you pinpoint where the sound is coming from? (i.e., front or back) ?

[picco_savage]

toss the old civic.

[seftonm]

Sounds like a vacuum leak which may be caused by a loose or damaged vacuum hose. Could also be air intake related.

[mau108]

Depending on the milage, I'd look for any leaks in the pipes, secondly if the car is above 100k, do a valve adjustment.

It's hard to diagnose a sound over the internet, so try recording it and postinga file or take it to a reputable mechanic (not honda :P)

[bunga]

ummm, could you explain why not Honda?

Depending on the milage, I'd look for any leaks in the pipes, secondly if the car is above 100k, do a valve adjustment.

It's hard to diagnose a sound over the internet, so try recording it and postinga file or take it to a reputable mechanic (not honda :P)

[mau108]

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STEALERSHIP

[chaego]

its comming from the front engine...i don't think its the intake but ill try ad record the sound...i just got this car a month ago and only has 102,000km on it

[Canucklehead]

Could be something as simple as debris caught somewhere on your vehicle? As the air passes through, it whistles - like the moose/deer whistles that you put on your hitch to scare away the animals. Higher speeds, more intense sound?

[chaego]

yea sounds like that but only when i push slightly hard on the gas if i push hard or lightly it doesn't make the sound....i checked the under the hood nothing is stuck there ...also i installed a new aftermaket intake so i doubt it is the intake because it was also making this sound before i install the new intake...its just louder now

[Pete_Coach]

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STEALERSHIP

I would suggest to you that the dealership has more tools ands test equipment than your local mechanic and also has exclusive access to the latest technical information on that vehicle. Also, I would hazard a guess that the hourly rate is quite comparable to the local mechanic.

Try cleaning the throttle body with a cleaner and a q tip. It may be that the butterfly is not closing completely and air is bypassing. All the other advice regarding air leaks is also good advice.

[kingsley]

They put a turbo in your car!!!

[gman]

Is it from your stero system?

[bunga]

all very good and valid points, add on to that the dealer technicians know their brand of cars like the back of their hand.

If only you knew how many times a private mechanic will only do half of a job or misdiagnose it simply because they don't know exactly what they're dealing with. Guess where they send the customer after that? Good ol' dealer that has the tools, experience, and access to information to fix it correctly

I would suggest to you that the dealership has more tools ands test equipment than your local mechanic and also has exclusive access to the latest technical information on that vehicle. Also, I would hazard a guess that the hourly rate is quite comparable to the local mechanic.

Try cleaning the throttle body with a cleaner and a q tip. It may be that the butterfly is not closing completely and air is bypassing. All the other advice regarding air leaks is also good advice.