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Old 04-30-2005, 03:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Exclamation Strange sound during VTEC engagement -> RESOLUTION in post #40
Hi all, sorry haven't posted for a while, been real busy-

(The conclusion to this is on the third page, by the way)

Anyhow, just started opening up the ol' girl and hitting vtec. However, I noticed a very strange sound yesterday that occurred each time I hit vtec.

As I approached 6000rpm and climbed to 7000 I heard this loud "scraping, rattling (Like rocks and pebbles), scratching, wooshing" sound coming from the right lower passenger side glove box/behind the glove box. It got louder as the rpms climbed from 6 to 7000. Can this be VTEC, sorry (I-VTEC) engagment??!?!?!??!

Now, I took all stuff out of the glove box, left it open, and it seemed louder. Then I thought it might be the window or something....and no on that too. Under the hood nothing is loose that I can see or feel. The engine has full oil. No funny smells or check engine light. Again, I only hear it when going into vtec as soon as I let off the throttle it dissapears. I had a 2000 civic si so I know the sound is not normal at all.

Noel....Any advice? I have an appointment on Monday to get it looked at. Otherwise no ideas.

I am also getting the radio creaking taken care of (I Hope

Thanks in advance-

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Sounds like mine. I was told it was the vtec
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Apogee, I pm'd you. This sounds very wrong.....
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yeah, Vtec shouldnt sound like that
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Let me know what you find out from the technician on Monday. We discussed this earlier on a thread and the consensus was vtec (Go to search above and type in "vtec sounds"). I am no expert on it and it scared me the first time I heard it. Have had no problems however.
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Sucking/Whooshing Noise Over 5.5krpm?? - thread I had in mind.
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Thanks I feel a bit better. I will let you all know on Tuesday what the deal is. Or.....Noel will tell us
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Hi - I have experienced this sound -is it like someone is shaking a can filled with metal ball bearings? It is quite a metallic sound at 6000rpm.

I have discovered that it must relate to the viscosity of the oil. When I changed to a slightly thicker Shell Helix Ultra Oil 5-40 - I never got that sound - EVER. Now I have changed back to Castrol oil and the sound is back. It is definately related to oil - I am sure of it.

What the sound is I am not sure - but I don't think it is abnormal.
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I have that sound also in the VTEC range. After reading how common it is (i.e. universal), my concern ended
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Thanks for all the feedback guys! I feel better that I am not damaging the car or rather that the car is not going to EXPLODE upon VTEC . I was suprised that you all have heard that sound but have not reported it as a typical problem. Cause it don't sound too good..... but if you guys got that sound and your car is still driving then...oh well.
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it's your TSX going "oh..YES !!!! giv'it to me ! OH YESSSSS!!!!"
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Hey, good reframe, Robert!
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Talked to the service guy when I brought the car in, this guy has a history of buying and racing NSX's. Cool guy. ANyways, he said that the "sound" is not normal. He thinks it could be the timing chain (he's seen that before). I will let you all know when I find out. One perk....I got to take home a 05' silver TL. Nice cruiser and sweet stereo
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ANyways, he said that the "sound" is not normal. He thinks it could be the timing chain (he's seen that before). I will let you all know when I find out. One perk....I got to take home a 05' silver TL. Nice cruiser and sweet stereo

NOW I am very interested in this. Please let me know what you find out....Everyone (non Acura Technicians) tell me this is normal. If it is not I will have them look at in when I go in next oil change. the sound has alway bothered me.
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Talked to the service guy when I brought the car in, this guy has a history of buying and racing NSX's. Cool guy. ANyways, he said that the "sound" is not normal. He thinks it could be the timing chain (he's seen that before). I will let you all know when I find out. One perk....I got to take home a 05' silver TL. Nice cruiser and sweet stereo

Did he road-test & actually hear the noise to reach that opinion or just based on your description ?
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