Car making a winding noise

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Dec 27, 2008 | 08:45 AM

focker33

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Car making a winding noise

Hey ive got a 1998 honda civic lx and when there is a winding sound when i take off and even when i just idle. Just wondering if anyone has had the same problem so i could get some info and fix it

thanks

Dec 27, 2008 | 09:04 AM

jprommel

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is it a manual? does it go away when the clutch is depressed? because it could be the clutch release bearing(throw out bearing) if the answer to those wuestions is yes

Dec 27, 2008 | 11:18 AM

mk378

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Open the hood and listen as it idles. Is the noise coming from the belts and stuff on the driver's side of the engine, or the transmission area on the other side?

Dec 27, 2008 | 11:31 AM

Masonn

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From what you vaguely described, it sounds like your alternator. I had the same problem with my civic.

Dec 27, 2008 | 02:30 PM

focker33

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it is a manual, the noise does go away when i press in the clutch and i did open the hood and it sounds like more towards the belts...thanks ill see what i can figure out