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Old 11-17-2007, 04:58 AM
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twissm
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Default i need help with my 5th gen!

hey guys,
my 97 base prelude has been making some strange noises.. it started off as a slightly high pitched whining noise(in the area between the two front wheels)as i was in first gear, getting the car into motion from a standstill(and usually up a hill). it seemed to be worst when the car had just been turned on, especially in the cold. Another noise i've noticed recently is that when i go over speed bumps, i hear a distinct squeaking noise as my front wheels are passing over. I'm not sure if the two problems are related though the noise seems to be coming from the same general area. i also recently found out that my rack and pinion is broken(and i definitely hear a slight squeaking noise when i turn my wheels) but i don't think it's related to the first two noises because i hear those even when my wheels are completely straight. so basically, i have no idea whether it might be my engine, transmission, axle, or suspension that might be causing those first two noises i mentioned. can anybody help me out? thanks so much in advance!