[OJ Juicizzle]

I wasn't told what tires they were. The tone of the sound did not change with the different sets of tires on the car. I'm starting to think that i received a defective wheel bearing.

Still unanswered is what tires did the dealer put on that fixed the noise?

 

[Teeps]

I wasn't told what tires they were. The tone of the sound did not change with the different sets of tires on the car. I'm starting to think that i received a defective wheel bearing.

Could be a new faulty bearing I suppose.
But not very likely if they were genuine Honda parts; aftermarket parts... not so much.

I welcome being wrong about tires.

 

[PBS1914]

I didn't read through this entire thread but could it possibly be your brakes. I'm hearing the same thing with my ride and I'm about to replace the rotors and pads to start with before moving forward with anything else. I say that because I hear the noise as I'm letting off my brakes and when I'm driving at low speeds. Not to mention I also hear a weird rubbing sound after starting off in first gear. But I'm sure their's a threat out there for discussion on this topic as well. Anyhow, good luck. Hope you figure it out.

 

[OJ Juicizzle]

I used SKF wheel bearings... but i remember opening the box and the bearing's bag was already opened.. i don't think the bearing's grease would be dried out inside but it could be something to look into

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Could be a new faulty bearing I suppose.
But not very likely if they were genuine Honda parts; aftermarket parts... not so much.

I welcome being wrong about tires.

 

[scottyrocks]

Aren't those bearings packable? I would have palm-jammed as much grease in there as it could hold, iow, until it came out of the other side.

 

[OJ Juicizzle]

problem is still ongoing. Mechanics cannot seem to trace the problem... howling pitch sounds like you are blowing over a glass bottle. the "whoooo" ringing sound. most noticeable when driving over concrete. still happens when driving over asphalt but not as loud.

Honda said it was tires. I've warrentied three sets of tires since and nothing has changed. did the wheel bearings, tire rotations, alignment, and it sounds like its still coming from the same spot. At a loss, and disappointed that I cannot find the problem. It is noticeable if I drive past someone outside.

and suggestions?

 

[Teeps]

Can you post an audio clip of the noise?

 

[OJ Juicizzle]

I will try. I have an iphone, hopefully it will be able to pick up the noise.

Can you post an audio clip of the noise?

 

[OJ Juicizzle]

Thanks PBS. Did replacing your brakes fix your noise problem?

I didn't read through this entire thread but could it possibly be your brakes. I'm hearing the same thing with my ride and I'm about to replace the rotors and pads to start with before moving forward with anything else. I say that because I hear the noise as I'm letting off my brakes and when I'm driving at low speeds. Not to mention I also hear a weird rubbing sound after starting off in first gear. But I'm sure their's a threat out there for discussion on this topic as well. Anyhow, good luck. Hope you figure it out.

 

[OJ Juicizzle]

I think it is safe to say that it is just the natural noise of the car. I've been on so many rides with mechanics and they are all saying the same thing. Different tires failed to improve the frequency of the noise. The mechanics that have gone for rides in the car can't believe that the noise bothers me and that it is common for resonating noises. Maybe I just have really good hearing.

I was reading another thread about sound deadening. One guy has resonating noise he wanted to reduce so he bought some deadening sheets on amazon. I think I will try this method. First I will apply the material to the trunk and the doors. Hopefully that will be enough to quiet the noise a bit. It'd be a pain to strip the interior and It may never be the same.

 

[Teeps]

I think it is safe to say that it is just the natural noise of the car.
I was reading another thread about sound deadening.
I think I will try this method. First I will apply the material to the trunk and the doors.

Apply it to the rear wheel house too.

 

[OJ Juicizzle]

Thanks Teeps. Amazon offers this alternative to the name brand, Dynamat: https://www.amazon.com/Noico-deaden...2&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=sound+deadening&psc=1

For the price, it's definately worth a try. I wish I would've tried this before honda service fees, wheel bearings, alignment, and wasted time.

Here is the thread I mentioned in my last post if anyone is interested: http://www.9thgencivic.com/forum/au...-sound-deadening-2012-civic-coupe-advice.html

The member, Paultergeist, states his issues and then, "I am having a hard time determining from where this noise is entering the car interior, but my general sense is that it is coming from the rear floor and wheel-well areas for the most part." This seems to be the same problem I am having.

Apply it to the rear wheel house too.

 

[Teeps]

Funny your post popped up again today.
Yesterday I drove on the freeway and noticed a high pitch whining sound from the rear of the car.
I've driven this section of freeway hundreds of times, so I'm at a loss as to why I noticed the noise today...
Anywho, speed made little difference, but when the road surface transitioned from grooved concrete to asphalt; the noise stopped completely.

With 30k on the original tires, I'm going to start looking for quieter replacements.
Probably will pop for a set of Michelin's.

 

[OJ Juicizzle]

Sorry for saying but I feel better knowing that I'm not the only one dealing with excessive cabin noise. I guess thats what we can expect with an economy car turned sporty lol you must have good hearing like me, some mechanics wanted me to go with for a ride after driving it themselves to clarify the noise. It depends on the surface like you said, grooved concrete = noisiest surface.
I have Yokohama Tornante tires. I'm happy with them mostly because of the 75,000 mile tread life warranty, no complaints on them though. These tires haven't changed the noise while on concrete.

Funny your post popped up again today.
Yesterday I drove on the freeway and noticed a high pitch whining sound from the rear of the car.
I've driven this section of freeway hundreds of times, so I'm at a loss as to why I noticed the noise today...
Anywho, speed made little difference, but when the road surface transitioned from grooved concrete to asphalt; the noise stopped completely.

With 30k on the original tires, I'm going to start looking for quieter replacements.
Probably will pop for a set of Michelin's.

 

[carla196222]

Alright everyone.. I need you guys to chime in again. Now here is all what I did in order (reminder its coming from back right wheel well so I think):

Changed rear passenger wheel bearing hub assembly
Rotated tires (At this point i thought it'd fix it but still didn't)
changed the other 3 wheel bearings (all skf bearings) still no...
got new tires bf Goodrich gforce comp 2 a/s and still no!

This is very frustrating.. I've spent over 1100 dollars trying to track down this issue. Of course what ive done has its benefits but it still does the same low pitched humming noise.

I'm going to add that instead of when i go above 35+ mph it is whenever the car is rolling. It's a low howl sound.. almost like an owl and its faint but it is noticeable and sometimes you can hear it very well. More so that other drivers can hear it. I was coasting around 15 mph and still heard it. You can hear it better on a bumpy road. I'm out of ideas, I inspected the exhaust and it is solid as a rock and I doubt that has anything to do with it since it doesn't increase in vibration as rpm increases.

As far as I know, this is what I can think of whats wrong..:
suspension..?
brake caliper rubbing rotor?

Thanks for your input. Instead of trying to figure things out myself I'm about to take it to honda and have them look at it. All the mechanics i've taken it to say the same thing and i'm honestly surprised that its neither the wheel bearing or tires.

IOMG!! WoW!! My 2013 Honda Civic doing same kind of noise, right rear tire/wheel area, sounds like a owl hoot by continuous, not all the time, sometimes when breaking sometimes not, sometimes when backing up, sometimes not, sometimes when coasting, when going over 35 mph, sometimes not, and today it was raining and in the low 50’s and only made a sound once, was getting it checked and of course it made no sound at all, tomorrow I’m getting tires rotated, checked wheel bearing, the see if tire moves or not, it didn’t, I’ll have them check it out when they rotate tires, I just had motor mounts replaced, but, I did have one tire replaced due to a flat that couldn’t be repaired, and I did get one of those cheap tires cause I was short on funds that day, it could be that , right??? It’s just frustrating when I just spent 900.00 on front brakes, motor mounts, right front axle, and an oil change. It’s got 180k miles on it, and I drive Lyft and Uber, I do have things checked often and serviced when it should be, this on has me stumped and I can’t drive until I get it fixed!!! Sucks!!! Hope someone has any good ideas, I’m writing down all y’all say!!!, yes I’m a girl, lol!!!!

 

[scottyrocks]

I did have one tire replaced due to a flat that couldn’t be repaired, and I did get one of those cheap tires cause I was short on funds that day, it could be that , right???

Definite yellow flag because:

-- tires should be replaced at least in pairs in front or rear, and same brand and model as each other, and,

-- if the problem began just after the new tire was installed.

 

[jn2k108]

If it was tire noise, it would be consistent when you’re driving.

Intermittent, you would need chassis ears to pinpoint it.


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[Teeps]

IOMG!! WoW!! My 2013 Honda Civic doing same kind of noise, right rear tire/wheel area, sounds like a owl hoot by continuous, not all the time, sometimes when breaking sometimes not, sometimes when backing up, sometimes not, sometimes when coasting, when going over 35 mph, sometimes not, and today it was raining and in the low 50’s and only made a sound once, was getting it checked and of course it made no sound at all, tomorrow I’m getting tires rotated, checked wheel bearing, the see if tire moves or not, it didn’t, I’ll have them check it out when they rotate tires, I just had motor mounts replaced, but, I did have one tire replaced due to a flat that couldn’t be repaired, and I did get one of those cheap tires cause I was short on funds that day, it could be that , right??? It’s just frustrating when I just spent 900.00 on front brakes, motor mounts, right front axle, and an oil change. It’s got 180k miles on it, and I drive Lyft and Uber, I do have things checked often and serviced when it should be, this on has me stumped and I can’t drive until I get it fixed!!! Sucks!!! Hope someone has any good ideas, I’m writing down all y’all say!!!, yes I’m a girl, lol!!!!

here is a good youtube video on the subject.

Driving the car with a chassis ear installed could pinpoint that the noise is a wheel bearing, and which one.
But that operation a dealer is likely to bill at least an hour of shop time, maybe more.

Also knowing where in the world you are located helps... city, state and/or country.

 

[jn2k108]

You can order a set of chassis ears from Amazon for relatively cheap.


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