Incubus

I will go to the dealership to have them look at it, but before I go I'd like to hear some suggestions as to what it might be.

The sound is only when there is a forward load on the tranny(If I decelerate, then the sound goes away), and gets higher in pitch as the speed increases.

The differential went on my Model Year 2000, and it sounded like this...only that was every gear (That's how I knew it was the differential), this is only gear four. I'm wondering if the sound could be normal (it never happened in my 2000).

Thanks for the help guys!

EDIT: Who else's doors are really hard to close when the top and windows are up? I have to either slam the door, or make multiple attempts. Feels like I'm going to break something.

xviper

As a precaution, you should make sure the tranny fluid and diff fluid levels are at the proper levels. I realize it's a Honda, but you just never know. My Stealth came from the factory over 1 qt. low in the tranny.

Hope yours is not one of those newer model cars that have been popping out of 4th.

As for the doors being hard to close, do you notice that the windows contact a lot sooner than the door being latched? Do you see the window "unbow" as the door latches? The window may just be poorly adjusted. They can be adjusted a bit further away from the seals, but since your car is new, the dealer should do this.

LittlePenguin

I have the same problem. The whine appeared first time around 3500km, but my passengers never heard it. Now at 9000km it isn't noticeable at all. I have 2 weeks to go until my first full serive, so would love to know the outcome of your problems.

Yes, the doors are hard to close with the top up: that should be expected with the design of the seals.

My main problem is that vents for open top driving have stopped working. My hands get really cold with now warm air on them, and we have winter here now.

Incubus

Okay, I'll have the dealer check fluids and I'll mention the window thing.
I'll keep ya'll posted with the progress.


Penguin,
For open top driving in winter I prefer to use the vent position with one arrow only, for the upper part of the body. This way you get maximum blow to the hands, and your feet don't burn up like with the convertible top mode.

Now if the temp. is comfortable and the top is up, then I'll use the conv. top setting, as I like the air on all the time. This way, you don't have the air blowing directly on you and you don't have stale air (because the a/c isn't off).