Whirring Sound 2000 CL - Honda-Acura.net

acuragal03 · 09-16-09, 11:48 PM

I have a 2001 CL with 123K miles and it just started making a whirring or humming sound. It starts when I hit 3rd gear. It is an automatic and it the sound seems to be coming from the engine. The sound doesn't speed up but it does become slightly higher pitched the faster I go. It also seems to being running on a pretty low idle (2k at 70 mph). I've searched and searched and can't come up with anything. Does anyone have any ideas?? The car seems to be running just fine but I definitely want to get this fixed...

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acuragal03 · 09-17-09, 11:23 AM

Anyone???

speedy888 · 09-17-09, 10:30 PM

Sounds like your wheel bearing is going out

cruzalekz · 09-19-09, 04:49 PM

check tranny fluid level since it happens in third gear as u stated

audioer1010 · 10-20-09, 05:56 AM

It can be so many things. Any of the accessories could have a bearing going out as well as the turbo. Also the fan clutch can make a fairly loud whirring sound when it starts to fail.
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TL-Super · 10-20-09, 11:26 AM

It's possible it's your transmission. Mine whines some, all the time. It was replaced under the extra extra extended warranty by previous owner but has whined since I got it with 100xxx k miles on it. Check your VIN with an Acura dealer to see if it is still covered.
Read all the threads here and other forums on the tranny issue with 2 Gen Acuras with 5 AT.
2K ish RPM at 70 is normal.

My two cents.

09-17-09, 11:23 AM	#2
acuragal03 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 387	Anyone??? __________________ Driving my 4th Acura these days...2001 CL. Not overly impressed. I miss my Integras...

10-20-09, 11:26 AM	#6
TL-Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Great White North Posts: 92	It's possible it's your transmission. Mine whines some, all the time. It was replaced under the extra extra extended warranty by previous owner but has whined since I got it with 100xxx k miles on it. Check your VIN with an Acura dealer to see if it is still covered. Read all the threads here and other forums on the tranny issue with 2 Gen Acuras with 5 AT. 2K ish RPM at 70 is normal. My two cents. __________________ 2002 TL-S stock, spoiler, SSM on black 240xxx K kilometres Last edited by TL-Super; 10-20-09 at 11:30 AM.

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09-17-09, 10:30 PM	#3
speedy888 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Paradise Posts: 18	Sounds like your wheel bearing is going out

09-19-09, 04:49 PM	#4
cruzalekz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 413	check tranny fluid level since it happens in third gear as u stated

10-20-09, 05:56 AM	#5
audioer1010 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: india Posts: 3	It can be so many things. Any of the accessories could have a bearing going out as well as the turbo. Also the fan clutch can make a fairly loud whirring sound when it starts to fail. dsl internet service alcohol treatment centers