rogue13_13

Hello, I tried searching for an answer but was unsuccessful. Either the search function is messed up or I forgot how to search; when I search the Integra forum for "Noise when off" I keep finding an off-topic thread about misread farts. Fun, but not what I need.


So, the noise/problem that I have has been going on for a long time. I only hear it randomly and keep forgetting to ask a question about it. One of the reasons I don't hear it often is because it is very quiet and is usually only noticeable on a quiet night when I happen to be walking by the car at the time the noise occurs.

Symptoms:

At intervals (random or regular i don't know) a hum or buzz comes from the rear of my car.
It sounds like a bee or wasp stuck inside of something... like a wood boring bee's buzz that is resonating through a piece of wood or a mud dobber inside its nest.
It is a very quiet noise and thus I only notice it when the car is parked and shut off, so i can't tell if it occurs when the car is on.

Any ideas?

THanks

pslsnakes

Does it do it with the key on?

One thing that comes to mind is the fuel pump..

CraigK

Power antenna motor?

CraigK

rogue13_13

Thanks for the replies.

AS far as the antenna idea goes, I would have thought the same thing except for the fact that my model has the "black box" on the rear windshield for an antenna. I guess I should have stated this before... it is a 2000 GSR, my mistake.

The noise is so quiet that I can't hear it when the engine is on, but I hadn't thought about turning the key to "on" and waiting around. I will give that a try. While I am at it, I might just spend a night playing with my dog beside the car... maybe I will be able to better pinpoint the source of the noise.

Spec R

it must be a sedan then.

could be the evap/smog equipment doing its thing.

do u top off a lot when u fill up gas?

rogue13_13

Yes, it is a sedan. Wow I really dropped the ball on describing my vehicle.

Traditionally, I try to keep my tank full. But, these last few months I have not been completely filling up my tank. I have been working odd jobs while sending out resumes (just graduated) and have been throwing in $10 or $15 of gas randomly.

Spec R

see if you hear the sound when the tank isnt full.

rogue13_13

My tank hasn't been full but once in the last 2 months, and I have heard the noise many times during those months.

So... if the noise goes away when the tank is full i should suspect emissions equipment?

Spec R

or it could be the fuel sloshing around? haha yeah try filling it up.

Lynxs1981

I don't know much about the sedan options, but do they use the slide on the trunk lid like the 2 doors do to open it? If so, it might be sticking causing the motor to run.