Whine from engine

bbriscoe · 11-12-2012, 07:08 PM

I have 128K miles on my 06 RTL, and it recently started making a noise in the engine, especially at low speeds. I'd call it a medium/high pitch whine. When I turn, it gets louder and higher. The serpentine belt looks intact but it seems to be coming from that area. Ideas?

bluewater1 · 11-12-2012, 07:30 PM

Maybe the power steering pump?

IanRTL · 11-12-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bbriscoe

I have 128K miles on my 06 RTL, and it recently started making a noise in the engine, especially at low speeds. I'd call it a medium/high pitch whine. When I turn, it gets louder and higher. The serpentine belt looks intact but it seems to be coming from that area. Ideas?

Absolutely, 100% it's your power steering fluid. Happened to me last year. If it's been a really long time since you've changed it, or have never changed it at all, you'll need to do a full flush. If you're a DIY'er, it's pretty easy. Takes almost three bottles of Honda PS fluid to do it. If not, it can be done at a dealership for $100-150 or so. It's also a good idea to replace the PS reservoir. There is a filter screen inside of it that can get gunked up. It's possible to clean it, but it's only about $20 to replace.

bbriscoe · 11-13-2012, 07:15 AM

So just replace the PS fluid/resevior and I'm good? Or will I maybe need a new pump as well?

Rickman · 11-13-2012, 07:26 AM

Your lucky. My whining is coming from the passenger side!

rollinhonda · 11-13-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickman

Your lucky. My whining is coming from the passenger side!

I suggest the next time you drive the truck, make sure all the doors are locked.
Make sure to only unlock your door. Quickly enter vehicle, locking doors immediately after seated. Fasten your seat belt and be on your way!
Whining stopped, right?

Elkhunter · 11-13-2012, 09:09 AM

Ejector seat accessory works well too

rollinhonda · 11-13-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Elkhunter

Ejector seat accessory works well too

Just make sure the sunroof is open.

Parsec · 11-13-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rollinhonda

Just make sure the sunroof is open.

Even if the sunroof is not open, that should still take care of the whining!

rollinhonda · 11-13-2012, 10:14 AM

Yeah, but the cleanup is a bummer!

11-12-2012, 07:08 PM	#1
bbriscoe ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 45	Whine from engine I have 128K miles on my 06 RTL, and it recently started making a noise in the engine, especially at low speeds. I'd call it a medium/high pitch whine. When I turn, it gets louder and higher. The serpentine belt looks intact but it seems to be coming from that area. Ideas?

11-12-2012, 07:30 PM	#2
bluewater1 ROC Rank: Junior 2012 RT Polished Metal Metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alachua, Florida Posts: 388	Re: Whine from engine Maybe the power steering pump?

11-13-2012, 07:15 AM	#4
bbriscoe ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 45	Re: Whine from engine So just replace the PS fluid/resevior and I'm good? Or will I maybe need a new pump as well?

11-13-2012, 07:26 AM	#5
Rickman ROC Rank: 2k Comma Club 2007 *Former Ridgeline Owner Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ottawa Ontario, CANADA Posts: 2,733	Re: Whine from engine Your lucky. My whining is coming from the passenger side! __________________ Leather, Navigation & Moonroof > 245/70 17 Toyo "Open Country" A/T Boots! OEM Steelies 245/70 17 Winter Boots! My other ride is my Bicycle!

11-13-2012, 09:09 AM	#7
Elkhunter ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2007 RTS Aberdeen Green Metallic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 1,425	Re: Whine from engine Ejector seat accessory works well too __________________ Full Size Spare, USA-Spec iPod adaptor, Westin powder coated sidesteps, OEM tow hitch and harness, 2009 camera handle, Back-up camera, Dual input 3.6-inch Boyo Monitor (Second camera on rear of my teardrop trailer), Trunk carpet, Trunk dividers, Billet Grill, Infinity Reference 1031t Tweeters, Full-time power to front and rear 12V outlets, Fumoto oil drain valve, FIGS G2 hood prop kit. Rhino 360B Hitch step, OEM Rear Splashguards, 255/65/17 MS2's.

11-13-2012, 10:14 AM	#10
rollinhonda ROC Rank: 7k Comma Club 2010 RTL Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fresno-Clovis, CA Posts: 7,409	Re: Whine from engine Yeah, but the cleanup is a bummer! __________________ Home of the Free, because of the Brave!

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