Engine/Power - EJ20T (pre-2006 WRX and JDM) There is replacement for displacement, it is forced induction - OEM 2.0 liter turbo engines in the USDM WRX. 90-94 Legacy Turbo EJ22 turbo engines can also be discussed here.

slight whistling/ringing noise when cruising at highway speeds

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 06:07 AM
  #1  
ASpec818's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 551
From: San Francisco
Car Info: Audi B6 S4
slight whistling/ringing noise when cruising at highway speeds

i notice this slight ringing/whistling noise coming from the back of my car when i travel at highway speeds. it doesn't increase or decrease when i change the throttle pressure. can it be a exhaust leak or something? i also hear a howling noise when i let go of throttle at highway speeds. i currently have an hks downpipe and a hks catback.
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 08:52 AM
  #2  
awns729's Avatar
VIP Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,568
From: Rockland County...NY
Car Info: want a WRX
I know that at extremely high speeds the mirrors make the noise you seem to be describing and sometimes its hard to tell its that. hmm...you did change all the gaskets when you installed the exhaust right?
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 10:26 AM
  #3  
TurnWRX's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 6,641
From: CA
Just wondering, but did you by any chance install a sub or amp?
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 02:48 PM
  #4  
sKOOTeR WRX's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 75
From: Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Car Info: WR Blue WRX
I get the same noise when my windows don't seal correctly. Try rolling the windows down slightly and roll them back up while they are closed. This normally decreases the volume or eliminates the noise completly. Also what awns said the mirrors make a horrible buzzing sound, almost like a bee flying in your ear at regular speeds but is normally hard to hear with the windows up...

just my opinion..

-skooter
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 04:24 PM
  #5  
gooder77's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,391
From: Sparks, MD
Car Info: 2002 psm wrx
Originally posted by sKOOTeR WRX
I get the same noise when my windows don't seal correctly. Try rolling the windows down slightly and roll them back up while they are closed. This normally decreases the volume or eliminates the noise completly.
I also get a humming/whistling noise, but found that it was my right passenger window...I'd have the passenger press against it and the sound would be gone, or i'd roll it down a bit then back up...no more sound..

How fast are you going when you say "highway speeds"

I'd say have someone ride with you to try to find the exact location of the sound while you keep your eyes on the road. That's what I did.

Ryan
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 05:25 PM
  #6  
DizzyWRX's Avatar
VIP Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 773
From: Seattle
Car Info: 2004 WRBlue WRX sedan
Yeah, i've got the same problem. My driver side window doesn't seal properly either, so when i'm traveling at anything over 40 mph, i hear some wind noise. Unfortunately after i roll the window down and then back up, i still have the noise. It could be an exhaust leak in your scenario. I can't explain why you get that whistling when you let off of the throttle.
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 09:11 PM
  #7  
qwk_wrx's Avatar
VIP Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,349
From: Rohnert Park
Car Info: 05' Evo 8
I have the wind noise from the passenger window too and i hate the mirrors, hot day just cruising ...bzzzzzzzz.z.z.z.z..z
Old Aug 3, 2004 | 08:17 AM
  #8  
Swordafish's Avatar
VIP Member
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11
From: Northern NJ
Originally Posted by qwk_wrx
I have the wind noise from the passenger window too and i hate the mirrors, hot day just cruising ...bzzzzzzzz.z.z.z.z..z
UGHHHHHH!!!!! WHat is that bzzzzzzz noise coming from. Passenger window up or down, as soon as I get to 55mph - 60mph the bzzzzzzzz starts. I bought this car used and have had it for about 2 weeks. At first it was fine, Just turned up the radio a bit but now the noise is getting on my nerves!!! Is is from the mirror or the molding? Can it be fixed???
Old Aug 10, 2004 | 08:28 AM
  #10  
Swordafish's Avatar
VIP Member
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11
From: Northern NJ
Nope

Originally Posted by allxusedxup
could it be the downpipe, i just got mine installed and it seems to make a slight whistling sound from around 1500-3000 rpm's. dont know if thats normal or not but it's only from underneath the car, which you can hear when you are driving. it actually sounds amazing, but it could be your problem maybe?
The passenger side mirror seems to be the problem where the window meets the mirror. The driver side mirror makes a "whooosh" noise.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DeZt
Engine/Power - EJ20T (pre-2006 WRX and JDM)
0
Jan 30, 2010 06:32 PM
underdust
Suby Shopping & Maintenance/Warranty
20
Dec 17, 2004 02:56 PM
Kostamojen
Bay Area
17
Mar 5, 2004 11:49 AM
Eddie&Claude
Subaru General
3
Apr 25, 2003 02:18 PM
03impreza2.5rs
Engine/Power - non turbo (All non turbo Imprezas)
18
Feb 12, 2003 09:39 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:56 PM.