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Questions tagged [noise]

for "What does this sound mean?" questions. Please describe where the noise is coming from, at least generally, and when it occurs, and what sort of sound it is (grating, squeaking, clatter, etc...).

For "What does this sound mean?" questions. Please describe where the noise is coming from, at least generally, and when it occurs, and what sort of sound it is (grating, squeaking, clatter, etc...).

Include the following:

Does it occur

  • All the time (including idling)
  • Just during acceleration, slowing down (when braking, when coasting),
  • During turns, or straight driving
  • Is it intermittent, or consistent or constant
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Loud squeaking - stops when braking

Got the car serviced last Thursday. Since then, when I drive around I hear a loud tweeting noise from the front driver side, if I turn the wheel left and right it goes louder and quieter, if I apply the brake it stops any ideas ?
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'66 Dodge Dart made a loud CRACK, engine almost stalled. The second time it happened, there was a puff of black smoke

I was driving my wife's automatic '66 Dodge Dart 270 (slant-6) for about a mile when I heard a loud CRACK and the engine almost stalled, but then it immediately seemed fine. I looked in the rearview mirror to see if something had fallen off, but…
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Weird (deep) sound coming from ventilation

This morning on my way to work I had this weird sound coming from 'inside' my vent. I assume it's the motor. Here's the recording of the sound, because I find it very hard to explain... https://www.vocaroo.com/i/s0H7VkA7lwRD I tried turning it off /…
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Rumbling noise related to road speed

There is a rumbling noise which is related to road speed. It is slightly louder when the steering wheel is turned. Could it be wheel bearings? I have BMW 528i year 2000.
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How to identify rattles and noises in the car?

My car has a few rattles and hums whilst driving, specifically a rattle somewhere in the dash as well as a noise somewhere in the back. I find that noise and vibrations are deceiving inside the shell of the car. Are there any tips that could help…
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Car Making Noise After It speeds up

Car(2008 Volkswagen Jetta) makes high pitched noise like a cricket after I accelerate(to about 35 mph or 3rd gear) independent of braking. The noise continues even if I come to a full stop but the engine is still running. The weird part is it…
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Trying to locate the cause of a horrible scraping sound

Last year at this time, the car (1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX) didn't make any bad noises. :-) Then in the Summer, the left rear wheel bearing failed and turned into a really big deal. When I finally got the car back in January (with a new axle and…
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hyundai tucson squeal that stops at highway speed

My 2007 Hyundai Tucson is making a squeal/squeak at low speeds. It seems to make the noise at the same rate whether I'm accelerating or pushing the brakes. When I'm stopped it makes no sound, and after hitting highway speeds it stops and doesn't…
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2002 Camry making dragging noise

I have a 2002 Camry. I have been noticing a dragging sound from the left front side. The noise is when acceleration at start up and lower speeds. When cruise is engaged, there is no sound. About January, we had snow in Louisiana, and being from the…
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I just changed the thermostat on my 99 grand am and now its making a noise when i start it

I just changed my thermostat today on my '99 Pontiac Grand Am. My car had been running hot. At first I'm pretty sure I over filled the antifreeze so we drained it completely and put new 50/50 in. It was still running hot so I decided to change the…
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Why would engine noise in cabin be much worse in one vehicle compared to another?

I have a Ford Transit (2005 2.0 diesel) which is unpleasantly noisy to drive in compared with my Ford Focus (2003 1.8 petrol). I want to install sound proofing in the van, but I am wondering if this will get it anywhere near as quiet as in the…
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Car making a groaning sound when it moves?

Let's be clear-- the sound is not coming from the engine. It's something more along the lines of suspension, maybe? It's like when the car moves, turning or moving forward, whenever the inertia changes, there's a groaning, as though the body of the…
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Sucking sound from engine!

Have issues from engine bay every time engine is off just recently. I started the car, everything is ok. And engine is off. At this point, I could hear a sucking or hissing strange sounds from the engine bay for just 10 seconds approx only. It's…
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Engine is slightly more noisy after rear seal replacement

I got a real seal replacement on my car which is an automatic transmission. After the repair, the engine is slightly more noisy and the noise has a slightly higher pitch. Is this normal? What could have caused the change? Note that to do this repair…
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Lexus GS300 - Sound of air escaping

I have a Lexus GS300. Couple weeks ago I sent it to a Toyota dealer for maintenance. In addition to regular maintenance, they said the brake needs change and so I agreed. This week I found something strange, after I park the car at garage, I hear…
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