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08-10-2011, 12:50 AM
#371
Has anyone access to an audio spectrum analyser?
It might be worth considering recording a sample of known 'good' engines at various RPM's and then recording the engines of 'suspect' engines at the same RPM intervals. It may throw-up some spikes in the analysed data.
Clearly some control would need to exercised over the conditions; same garage, microphone location, engine temp., mileages of engines. This may prove a little problematic - but it would provide some reviewable evidence.
It might be worth considering recording a sample of known 'good' engines at various RPM's and then recording the engines of 'suspect' engines at the same RPM intervals. It may throw-up some spikes in the analysed data.
Clearly some control would need to exercised over the conditions; same garage, microphone location, engine temp., mileages of engines. This may prove a little problematic - but it would provide some reviewable evidence.
08-10-2011, 02:20 AM
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Just contacted the dealer and Honda are coming in this afternoon to record the 'noises'.
I wonder how long the next stage will be as it is now week 3 without the car while they investigate.
Alan
I wonder how long the next stage will be as it is now week 3 without the car while they investigate.
Alan
08-10-2011, 02:30 AM
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Not sure what recording noises will achieve though.
Have the dealer supplied you with a loan Jizz for the forseeable future ?
08-10-2011, 08:23 AM
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LATEST UPDATE
Just had a call from the dealer stating that Honda have agreed to change the gearbox and differential to fix the transmission whine I complained about. They will then record the 'metallic ticking' noise to compare against their test car.
As long I get the car back before the end of the month, I don't mind, it gives me time to play with the CRV which has just replaced my Fiat Panda!
I refused a loan car, as the last time they gave me a Lime Green Hybrid Jazz with 'Hybrid Jazz' and flowers written on the sides - bloody embarrassing to drive, and lowered my street-cred somewhat!
Just had a call from the dealer stating that Honda have agreed to change the gearbox and differential to fix the transmission whine I complained about. They will then record the 'metallic ticking' noise to compare against their test car.
As long I get the car back before the end of the month, I don't mind, it gives me time to play with the CRV which has just replaced my Fiat Panda!
I refused a loan car, as the last time they gave me a Lime Green Hybrid Jazz with 'Hybrid Jazz' and flowers written on the sides - bloody embarrassing to drive, and lowered my street-cred somewhat!
08-10-2011, 08:31 AM
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08-10-2011, 09:45 AM
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You say that, but swapping the cogbox & diff suggests they haven't got a clue either.
I must admit, I wondered if mine is the transfer gears & merely sounds like it's coming from the diff.
I must admit, I wondered if mine is the transfer gears & merely sounds like it's coming from the diff.
08-10-2011, 09:52 AM
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Stick your ear by the ashtray whilst you are a passenger (safer than if you're driving). If it's louder there, it'll be the Gearbox secondary input bearings...Squeak had the same problem.
08-10-2011, 10:02 AM
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Same goes for engines. Doesn't solve the problem when there is a common issue though and there is a chance you may get another duff
