00 Civic - humming noise that goes away when turning left (new wheel bearings)
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00 Civic - humming noise that goes away when turning left (new wheel bearings)
Hello, lately my 2000 civic has a strange humming noise coming from the front end. (At least I think it sounds like its from the front). The noise will go away if I turn the wheel slightly to the left. I thought it was the wheel bearings so I replaced both front ones and its still making the noise. I also tried a different set of tires and no luck. Everything else seems to be fine suspension wise. Any idea what it could be? Thanks.
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Re: strange humming noise
Bearings in a transmission are pretty easy in comparison to rebuilding the full transmission. Its a pretty distinct sound too. But wouldn't make sense for it to go away with a slight turn of the steering wheel.
Usually a bad bearing will be audible in lower speeds or just starting from a stop, and then fade as speed increases. If you ran your transmission low on oil, and warmed it up pretty good you can burn a gear. Then you will usually hear a high pitched hum/whine while in that gear. Either way neither of these sounds should be quieted by turning the wheel.
Usually a bad bearing will be audible in lower speeds or just starting from a stop, and then fade as speed increases. If you ran your transmission low on oil, and warmed it up pretty good you can burn a gear. Then you will usually hear a high pitched hum/whine while in that gear. Either way neither of these sounds should be quieted by turning the wheel.
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Re: strange humming noise
It could be the differential, but don't rule out the power steering. I had an accord that made a noise while turning and it turned out to be the ps rack.
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Re: strange humming noise
Bearings in a transmission are pretty easy in comparison to rebuilding the full transmission. Its a pretty distinct sound too. But wouldn't make sense for it to go away with a slight turn of the steering wheel.
Usually a bad bearing will be audible in lower speeds or just starting from a stop, and then fade as speed increases. If you ran your transmission low on oil, and warmed it up pretty good you can burn a gear. Then you will usually hear a high pitched hum/whine while in that gear. Either way neither of these sounds should be quieted by turning the wheel.
Usually a bad bearing will be audible in lower speeds or just starting from a stop, and then fade as speed increases. If you ran your transmission low on oil, and warmed it up pretty good you can burn a gear. Then you will usually hear a high pitched hum/whine while in that gear. Either way neither of these sounds should be quieted by turning the wheel.
D-Vice thanks for the input. I doesn't make sense to me either. I haven't run it low on oil and its shifting fine. I have already replaced both front wheel bearings and checked brakes and splash guards. Could it possibly be a bad axle? On the outside they look fine don't know if something internally is up with either one of them.
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Re: strange humming noise
I know you said you tried front bearings, and you think it was coming from the front. But it's a possibility it's the left rear wheel bearing. With a slight turn to either side, it takes load off of that side. Does the sound get louder when you slightly turn to the right?
#19
Re: strange humming noise
Ah! that is a possibility
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Re: 00 Civic - humming noise that goes away when turning left (new wheel bearings)
Was hoping to find out what was wrong with the 00 Civic. I have the same problem 95 Accord VTEC, except that the noise goes away only when turning to the right. Even with new rotors, ball joints,rack in pinion,cv joints, and front bearings.
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Re: 00 Civic - humming noise that goes away when turning left (new wheel bearings)
Curious, did you ever figured this out? My '05 is making the same sound, but in the opposite direction. Noticed I'm getting air in my PSF cause of a bad return hose. Planning on repairing that, just waiting on the hose. I'm doubtful that's what's causing the growl though.
Let me know! It's driving me nuts.
Let me know! It's driving me nuts.
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