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#300 of 309 Train horn-like sound/noise emitted from my 2000 Honda Odyssey EX by hondaowner56

Aug 09, 2011 (10:09 pm)

On a recent long drive, I noticed a train horn-like sound/noise emitted from my 2000 Honda Odyssey EX. Sound is not consistent and goes on/off at the same freeway speed. I've lowered the windows but sound is still there. Only happens at freeway speeds above 60. It looks like it's coming from the A pillar area-driver's side. Does anyone know what it is and/or causes it?
 
Here's the sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpHWZkJNfI0

#301 of 309 Re: Train horn-like sound/noise emitted from my 2000 Honda Odyssey EX [hondaowner56] by surfsalterpath

Aug 10, 2011 (7:37 am)

Replying to: hondaowner56 (Aug 09, 2011 10:09 pm)
.....out on a limb here. Since this is a 2000 I would think the 1st thing to investigate are your wheel bearings.

#302 of 309 Re: Train horn-like sound/noise emitted from my 2000 Honda Odyssey EX [hondaowner56] by jojocharlotte

Jul 21, 2012 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: hondaowner56 (Aug 09, 2011 10:09 pm)
I know you posted this a year ago; however, I just watched your YouTube video & my 2000 Honda Odyssey makes that exact noise at high speeds. Were you ever able to figure out what it was? Thanks!

#303 of 309 Re: Train horn-like sound/noise emitted from my 2000 Honda Odyssey EX [jojocharlotte] by hondaowner56

Jul 30, 2012 (6:21 pm)

Replying to: jojocharlotte (Jul 21, 2012 1:54 pm)
No. The local Honda dealer wanted to charge me $150 (or $200) just to diagnose the problem. I figure fixing it (if they're able to) would probably cost more.
 
My mechanic (non-dealer) was not able to diagnose it either.
 
I decided to give up and replace the Ody with a new SUV.
 
Please try calling 1800 CAR TALK on Saturdays (Click and Clack... cartalk.com).
  
Good luck...
 
Thanks.

#304 of 309 Re: Train horn-like sound/noise emitted from my 2000 Honda Odyssey EX [hondaowner56] by jojocharlotte

Jul 31, 2012 (6:48 am)

Replying to: hondaowner56 (Jul 30, 2012 6:21 pm)
Thanks for responding! Our mechanic said it may be a noise coming from the wheel bearing, but said the bearings are still good. I think we may just replace it too!

#305 of 309 Re: Train horn-like sound/noise emitted from my 2000 Honda Odyssey EX [jojocharlotte] by hondaowner56

Jul 31, 2012 (7:42 am)

Replying to: jojocharlotte (Jul 31, 2012 6:48 am)
On a different token, just fyi when buying a new car that not all infotainment systems that come as standard or optional are the same.
 
My experience with Toyota left me with a 4 yr old useless technology that costs $2500+. (Case in point : gps that is disabled for data entry, even for the front passenger, while the vehicle is in motion)...
 
Lesson learned: spend sometime with the vehicle you like before buying it. If it means renting the vehicle for a couple of days, do so.

#306 of 309 Re: Strange Droning Noise in 2010 EX-L [2010van] by mac09exl

Aug 19, 2012 (1:24 am)

Replying to: 2010van (Aug 14, 2010 7:21 am)
Have you found any solution ? I have the same symptoms in mine 09 EXL 45000 milage. Warries about transmition.

#307 of 309 Re: Train horn-like sound/noise emitted from my 2000 Honda Odyssey EX [hondaowner56] by jojocharlotte

Aug 20, 2012 (12:19 pm)

Replying to: hondaowner56 (Jul 31, 2012 7:42 am)
Thanks for that info!

#308 of 309 Re: Droning and Humming Road Trip Ody 06 [goldengal] by billn777

Aug 29, 2012 (9:30 am)

Replying to: goldengal (Aug 05, 2009 6:15 pm)
I was told that it is normal to notice a slight humming when the vehicle switches to ECO mode as it shuts off a cylinder or two to save gas. Watch the ECO light and try to see if they coincide, it did for mine.
 
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#309 of 309 Re: Humming/droning noise [yeppo] by dtorq

Sep 21, 2012 (10:48 pm)

Replying to: yeppo (Jan 14, 2006 7:35 am)
Did you ever find a fix to your your honda noise.

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