Help--Whining noise during acceleration - Toyota Yaris Forums

Nickxpax · 06-25-2009, 05:02 AM

Just looking for some differentials as to why my yaris is making more and more noise.

For the past few month I have noticed a progressively louder whine-like noise coming from the engine compartment. The faster I go the louder it gets. I thought it may be the tires, checked the pressures and rotated them and no improvement. The noise is continuous and just louder the faster i go.

I plan on taking it in for service because noise is just getting to me. I have to turn the radio up to drown it out. Other than that the car is fine. I have a 90 mile round trip commute each day.

Its and 07 sedan with 65,000 miles

Any help would be appreciated

PEneoark · 06-25-2009, 06:15 AM

maybe need an alignment?

*MAD DOG* · 06-25-2009, 06:44 AM

Whining noise during acceleration eh! Do you have your wife in the passenger seat? ROFL

YarisDude · 06-25-2009, 07:29 AM

^^^^

MUSKOKA800 · 06-25-2009, 07:39 AM

My 08 sedan whines in 5th gear (highway speeds) moreso now that the temp's have increased. It was quiet through the winter. Currently about 42,000 kl (~26,000 miles) on the clock. I plan to switch to full synthetic gearbox fluid the next time I do maintenance. Perhaps that'll quiet it down. If not we'll visit the dealer for it's first time since taking delivery.

Actually my whine is on decelleration in 5th gear. No whine when accellerating or cruising. Only when I lift.

AlexNet0 · 06-25-2009, 07:41 AM

is it an auto tranny? my Gf's car makes that noise and its getting progressively louder.

If you have any powertrain warranty left then take it to the dealer and have them drive it. I dont know much about automatic trannys but it sounds to me like something is getting worn down

or perhaps it is your water pump whining, while spinning faster under acceleration?

SailDesign · 06-25-2009, 08:17 AM

Take out the supercharger!

Seriously, though, it could as easily be the temperature of the road surface making the tar stickier, and thus noisier. it certainly has that effect here in RI during the summer.

scape · 06-25-2009, 09:49 AM

I got back from the dealership once and it made this sound, but more like a mini-roar. Turned out they misshapenly put back together the airbox, ass holes. I'd do a quick check of that, make sure it is tightly locked together and that the airfilter isn't protruding anywhere to prevent a good seal of the box.

IllusionX · 06-25-2009, 10:45 AM

Do you hear it when not moving? try reving??

Also, there is ONE whine that is normal with the yaris due to the "not so great" sound deadening. I hear air being sucked in when i accelerate. After the accident with the echo, they did not properly clip a cover, and the noise was noticeably going inside. I hear the same thing in the yaris, so it's not much bothering me now..

talnlnky · 06-25-2009, 11:59 AM

is the whine from the engine compartment or from your speakers? Poorly grounded stereo systems are prone to having alternator whine amplified through the speakers.

marcus · 06-25-2009, 12:25 PM

i think i know what it is..i was worried about that too at first even got it check...

do you wanna know what it is??

Forrest · 06-25-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus

i think i know what it is..i was worried about that too at first even got it check...

do you wanna know what it is??

What?

Nickxpax · 06-25-2009, 09:42 PM

thanks for the replies including the suspenseful one (marcus)

Yaris Hilton · 06-26-2009, 02:42 AM

Something to do with the hamster's wheel needing oil?

wooverstone8 · 06-26-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

Something to do with the hamster's wheel needing oil?

marcus · 06-26-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickxpax

thanks for the replies including the suspenseful one (marcus)

no problem..

helphelp911 · 06-27-2009, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

Something to do with the hamster's wheel needing oil?

Hi, can you tell me where is hamster wheel??

Thanks

SilverBack · 06-27-2009, 03:13 AM

LOL @ Mad Dog's post.

In my experience that loud whiny noise is a tranny issue, according my trusted mechanic at the time. Not trying to scare you, but my first car developed that problem but I just ignored it. A couple months later it turned into a louder grinding noise with very poor gas mileage. Lucky for me I sold the car before it could breakdown.

If it's not the tranny then it's def still something within the drivetrain, possibly an issue with a CV axle or boot. I would have it looked at right away before it gets worse

06-25-2009, 05:02 AM	#1
Nickxpax Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: NC Posts: 8	Help--Whining noise during acceleration Just looking for some differentials as to why my yaris is making more and more noise. For the past few month I have noticed a progressively louder whine-like noise coming from the engine compartment. The faster I go the louder it gets. I thought it may be the tires, checked the pressures and rotated them and no improvement. The noise is continuous and just louder the faster i go. I plan on taking it in for service because noise is just getting to me. I have to turn the radio up to drown it out. Other than that the car is fine. I have a 90 mile round trip commute each day. Its and 07 sedan with 65,000 miles Any help would be appreciated

06-25-2009, 06:44 AM	#3
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Whining noise during acceleration eh! Do you have your wife in the passenger seat? ROFL __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

06-25-2009, 07:29 AM	#4
YarisDude Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 29	In trouble now! ^^^^

06-25-2009, 07:39 AM	#5
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	My 08 sedan whines in 5th gear (highway speeds) moreso now that the temp's have increased. It was quiet through the winter. Currently about 42,000 kl (~26,000 miles) on the clock. I plan to switch to full synthetic gearbox fluid the next time I do maintenance. Perhaps that'll quiet it down. If not we'll visit the dealer for it's first time since taking delivery. Actually my whine is on decelleration in 5th gear. No whine when accellerating or cruising. Only when I lift. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots. Last edited by MUSKOKA800; 06-26-2009 at 07:42 AM. Reason: Afterthought

06-25-2009, 07:41 AM	#6
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	is it an auto tranny? my Gf's car makes that noise and its getting progressively louder. If you have any powertrain warranty left then take it to the dealer and have them drive it. I dont know much about automatic trannys but it sounds to me like something is getting worn down or perhaps it is your water pump whining, while spinning faster under acceleration? __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

06-25-2009, 06:15 AM	#2
PEneoark Drives: 2009 Yaris, 2-door liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holley, NY Posts: 16	maybe need an alignment?

06-25-2009, 08:17 AM	#7
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Take out the supercharger! Seriously, though, it could as easily be the temperature of the road surface making the tar stickier, and thus noisier. it certainly has that effect here in RI during the summer.

06-25-2009, 09:49 AM	#8
scape View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beaufort, South Carolina Posts: 388	I got back from the dealership once and it made this sound, but more like a mini-roar. Turned out they misshapenly put back together the airbox, ass holes. I'd do a quick check of that, make sure it is tightly locked together and that the airfilter isn't protruding anywhere to prevent a good seal of the box.

06-25-2009, 10:45 AM	#9
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	Do you hear it when not moving? try reving?? Also, there is ONE whine that is normal with the yaris due to the "not so great" sound deadening. I hear air being sucked in when i accelerate. After the accident with the echo, they did not properly clip a cover, and the noise was noticeably going inside. I hear the same thing in the yaris, so it's not much bothering me now..

06-25-2009, 11:59 AM	#10
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	is the whine from the engine compartment or from your speakers? Poorly grounded stereo systems are prone to having alternator whine amplified through the speakers. __________________

06-25-2009, 12:25 PM	#11
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	i think i know what it is..i was worried about that too at first even got it check... do you wanna know what it is??

06-25-2009, 09:42 PM	#13
Nickxpax Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: NC Posts: 8	thanks for the replies including the suspenseful one (marcus)

06-26-2009, 02:42 AM	#14
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Something to do with the hamster's wheel needing oil?

06-27-2009, 03:13 AM	#18
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	LOL @ Mad Dog's post. In my experience that loud whiny noise is a tranny issue, according my trusted mechanic at the time. Not trying to scare you, but my first car developed that problem but I just ignored it. A couple months later it turned into a louder grinding noise with very poor gas mileage. Lucky for me I sold the car before it could breakdown. If it's not the tranny then it's def still something within the drivetrain, possibly an issue with a CV axle or boot. I would have it looked at right away before it gets worse __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

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