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[Jordan]

Howdy Subaru Blokes.

Okay, so its been a while, and lazy/busy me still has not done anything about it.

When accelerating, Medium - High revs (4k +) there is a whining noise.

At first, i thought it was a diff whine, but i think i have ruled that out as the noise stops as soon as you take your foot off the gas.

Then i thought it was something with the exhaust (cat or something), but again have pretty well ruled that out cause it stops when you arent accelerating.

It is A LOT more noticeable when the engine is cold.

Other than that, im clueless, and i am quite hesitant to take the car to a mechanic and say: "Yeah, umm, there is a noise that happens sometimes"

Any ideas?

[TSG]

You sure there isn't a hidden turbo or supercharger somewhere? Maybe in the glovebox?

[Jordan]

At the speed it goes, It would be a turbo keyring at best.

[Zach.]

stereo on or off at head unit?

I know it sounds stupid but on mine it would make a funny high pitched whine as i accelerated with the headunit on but volume on 0..

Just try it haha i know it sounds dumb.

Cheers,
Zach.

[Jordan]

Well, ill try it tomorrow, but i definitely sounds mechanical.

Are you saying yours didn't happen when the radio was off for some reason?

[Ben_20EJT]

stereo on or off at head unit?

I know it sounds stupid but on mine it would make a funny high pitched whine as i accelerated with the headunit on but volume on 0..

Just try it haha i know it sounds dumb.

Cheers,
Zach.

zach is right, mine dose it aswell, ive been told its something to do with the big power cables for the subs, being so close to the fuel pump wires etc. sounds like a supercharger.

[Xon]

A video of the noise would go a long way.

[Jordan]

I don't have a sub. Just Headunit and speakers.

Already on to it xon. I want it to be as clear as possible so I'm waiting till tomorrow to borrow my friends studio mic

[Xon]

Haha that's pretty extreme!
The noise only appears, or is at least more evident, when you're coasting?

[Ben_20EJT]

I don't have a sub. Just Headunit and speakers.

how about a amp running the speakers?

[Jordan]

It only happens when on the gas at mid-high revs.
So generally 1st 2nd and sometimes 3rd. Cause by then you're going pretty fast.

Nah ben. Just shitty 6.5" going into the back of the HU.

[Alex]

Can't tell shit without hearing it first hand.

No thread will help you. No sound recording will help you either.

Have you checked fluids on everything?

[Jordan]

Can't tell shit without hearing it first hand.

No thread will help you. No sound recording will help you either.

Have you checked fluids on everything?

Fluids checked.

You coming wednesday?

Ill give someone a look then,
But then, the problem is, it probably wont happen because the engine isnt cold.
But it might.

[Alex]

Working Wednesday.

Not coming I'm afraid.

[Alex]

Hi,

I just changed the title for you, but reading it again you seem to contradict yourself. You say it only happens when accelerating, but also that it happens as soon as you stop applying the accelerator?

Cheers,
Nik

[Alex]

He's a P plater.


There you go. Found the whining.


Problem solved.

[Jordan]

Fixed, meant to say, Noise stops when you take foot off the gas.

[skillionaire]

Hi,

Thanks mate! Just wanted to make sure the thread title was correct for people that might search for the problem in the future.

Cheers,
Nik

[Xon]

Every manual Subaru I've ever been in has a slight whine when accelerating that starts about 2500rpm. How prominent is it?

[Jordan]

Every manual Subaru I've ever been in has a slight whine when accelerating that starts about 2500rpm. How prominent is it?

Very,

it didnt happen before.

Could it be some sort of intake? air intake?
Is my air intake meant to have a tube that goes down into the engine bay, but has nothing on the end? Just had a look and it does, will post pics soon.


Also, Not stereo.