I have a 2011 Honda Pilot.....that was the problem!!!!!! My car was humming just like yours in the video. I could have sworn it was the power steering or the idler....but it wasn't. I disconnected the alternator and the sound stopped.....You are the best for posting this!! You saved me from buying the wrong parts! pure genius! Keep it up Hektor!

@HomieHektor

3 жыл бұрын

Gla it helped. Thanks for subscribing 👍🏼

@brandonmcintosh3804

2 жыл бұрын

What exactly do you mean the idler?

@user-km5kj8xh1x

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomieHektor can I run it like this for awhile or it needs to be changed ?

Add me to the list that confused this with the power steering pump. Thanks for doing this and helping so many of us! I've been working on my own cars for 50 years and this one stumped me. I changed the Alternator and fixed the problem! Thanks for helping us save time, money and frustration!

Wooowww you such a life safer, couldn't thank you enough, change my alternator and noice started 3 engr suggested my power steering pump, bought 2 different power steering pump but issues persisted, after seeing your video had to change the alternator and everything normalises.. love you bro

Hey dude... Thanks for taking the time to put this video out there. Was thinking the noise was my power steering pump. NOT , was my alternator.

@HomieHektor

4 жыл бұрын

Charlie Edwards that’s awesome, glad it helped 👍🏼

@terriyonagram270

4 жыл бұрын

How long did it take for the altinator to go out ?

@HomieHektor

4 жыл бұрын

Terri Gram I can’t remember exactly, but it’s a common problem specially on Honda

@briannaeaton7797

4 жыл бұрын

I just changed my altanator on my m35 an it's still making a whining sound when I accerlate car would sound amazing if it didnt do that it drives smooth tho

I literally found the problem just as it was going out had to do a alternator job at one in the morning ! Thanks for posting this

@HomieHektor

4 жыл бұрын

Kolade Akinyemi Get it done 👍🏼

@dylnhd

2 жыл бұрын

How do you fix it?

Hahahaha! The interruptions at 2:00 had me laughing, awesome tips homie!

This was gold knowledge man. Thanks for sharing. Isnt there still a faint whining noise after you unplug it though? I think my pilot makes that whining noise in your video after you unplug it.

You nailed that! Thanks for the video man. Respect, you know your shit.

I have the same noise from my 2015 Honda accord LX . Thanks alot bro . You saved me lots of money thinking that I had to replaced the electronic power steering pump.

@Londonsfinest318

Жыл бұрын

Did it fix it?

Our 2008 Honda Civic Coupe started doing this same exact noise at high RPMs. Thank you for posting this vid! It was very helpful.

@nancymendoza7766

Жыл бұрын

My Honda Civic is doing this too. Was it expensive to fix?

@1nFect3d1

Жыл бұрын

same!

This is the exact sound I was troubled by. Now I know what my car problem is. Thanks heaps man!

@congzhi3586

Жыл бұрын

Did you replace the alternator? I have the same problem

@jdm_em186

Жыл бұрын

Same here it was your alternator?

@congzhi3586

Жыл бұрын

@@jdm_em186 the sound somehow disappears. Do not why, but the car is twenty years old .

@jdm_em186

Жыл бұрын

@@congzhi3586 same here.. does it worse when it's cold out. Once I get warmed up it either goes away or quiets down

@congzhi3586

Жыл бұрын

@@jdm_em186 mine just disappeared. I did try to disconnect the wire from the back of the alternator in vain and somehow it was gone . I measure the voltage with a multimeter that says everything is fine with the alternator functioning . Thank god

Car been making this noise for 3 weeks and each person told me anything from, the belt, the pulley, the power steering , even a bad spark plug. I knew those werent correct so I been waiting until someone tells me something remotely close to the problem. Thank you for doing this video because google did not even understand the sound, it got mistook for squealing and screeching. I tried to describe that it makes sound the same sound as remote car makes, still nothing. So thank you!

@FRMLA2PG

2 жыл бұрын

any result?

@user-km5kj8xh1x

2 жыл бұрын

How long is it safe to run it like that ?

@mariar9747

Жыл бұрын

@@user-km5kj8xh1x mine has been running like that for 3 years lol I’m finally taking it in tomorrow’s I have 202k miles 2010 Accord

@jongoin4404

8 ай бұрын

To me, the best way to describe what my whining sounds like is a power steering pump whine when it’s low on fluid and/or it has air in the power steering system. It could also be described as a supercharger whine but to me it’s more so a power steering pump whine. Anywho, I have an 06 Accord V-6 and my alternator went out about a year and a half ago. I ordered an alternator from RockAuto and installed it myself. Well, about 3 months ago I started hearing a loud high pitched whining noise when I started the car one morning. I originally thought it was the power steering pump because that is what it sounds like when you’re low on power steering fluid. Well, it’s full of fluid and it doesn’t get louder when turning the steering wheel and I put a long rod on the power steering pump and the alternator and placed my ear on the end of the rod and the alternator was way louder than the power steering pump, which led me to think that it’s the alternator and not the power steering pump. Also, I went to RockAuto to check the warranty on the alternator and it was only a 1 year warranty so the alternator was just a few months out of warranty. JUST MY LUCK!!! So, at this point, I’m going to just drive it until the alternator dies!!!

I am getting a humming noise similar to that so I will check it out. Thank you so much!

Heeeector eres la reata papa!! Keep the good work man🔧🔧

@HomieHektor

4 жыл бұрын

19alejandr0 Gracias Homie 🤙🏼

Wowow more people need to see this, there's too many hondas being misdiagnosed for this kind of noise. The alternator, i would have never thought. Good video Homie Hektor!

@carterglass265

4 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my pullies and timing belt because of this sound....

Thank you very much for the vid! I had that noise on my 04 Accord 2.4 I4 and I could turn the noise on and off just like you did by unplugging the alternator.

@HomieHektor

2 жыл бұрын

There you go now are you Gotta do is change the alternator

Well, wish I'd found this video before I replaced my power steering pump! Great tip. Alternator ordered.

@HomieHektor

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 🤝

I had a similar whirling/whining noise from my 2007 Honda Civic. It was in fact caused by low power steering fluid level. This noise happened during acceleration and I had no issues with steering. The very simple way to know if it is power steering is to check your power steering fluid levels. Too easy. Check your manual index in the back and it will tell you the page where the power steering fluid cap is. Mine was in the upper left corner looking at engine with hood open. If fluid is below the two lines, and you can see the fluid shadow from outside, then get some Honda power steering fluid and fill it up between the two lines. If that is your only issue, it will fix the problem with the noise. Be sure to use only Honda power steering fluid. If you go to Auto Zone, they have their own brand, but it says specifically Honda only on it. I’m sure others may have that, too. This is the quickest and simplest way to rule out power steering or to determine if this is all you need to fix the whirling/whining noise. No sense taking things apart or buying parts you don’t need until you’ve done this first.

thanks for this vid, man. Just noticed that same issue in on my car too

2012 Honda Pilot Had the same issue, at first I thought it was a power steering at one point the noise was coming by the transmission, had no check engine light .... replaced the alternator with oem honda parts from Napa auto parts, no more loud noise .....thanks for your video 👍

@mercadoalex0909

2 жыл бұрын

I know this sounds like a dumb question but did it affect your shifting in anyway way?

@gamezflats

2 жыл бұрын

@@mercadoalex0909 , yes because alternator wasn't producing enough power so it does affect the performance of the engine.

Respek to ya man. I had my power steering pump changed but the noise persisted. Gotta check out the alternator

Reeeewwwww was the best description. I got the same problem. Thanks bro

I got the rewwww rewwww sound and it was my alternator bearings. They were shot. Battery tested fine. Alternator bearing was shot and ran for a minute then failed.

DUDE!!! Ive been hunting this F’ing!! noise for a year how!! The damn dealer refused to admit it was “unusual” that my 40k mile truck made a whine noise. I unplugged it and sure enough, damn whine went away. THANK YOU!!!!!

@user-km5kj8xh1x

2 жыл бұрын

You ran it for a year like that ? I guess I'll keep running it like that till i have issues

Dude I just yelled that intro at my bro and scared the crap out him! 🤣 We going to swap that alternator out right now…thanks homie!

Very useful info 👍

Had this same issue and mine would smoke too. After watching his video, I did what he did and sure enough, it stopped. I replaced the alternator. Thanks man!!!

Thanks bro, sounds like the noise in my 2008 pilot I’m going to try the alternator plug.

@HomieHektor

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing 👍🏼

Very helpful video, thank you so much 🙏🔥🔥🔥

mightve just saved me a crap ton of mulah and time sir thank you and much love

Question, my alternator makes this noise. Is it safe? As in, will it cause any damage to the car? To be honest I don't care about the noise, I just don't want to damage the electrical system. This is on a 2008 Honda Civic which I only purchased 2 months ago (yay)

Thank you! Been hearing the same noise on my Pilo!😢

@wilmerd6965

2 жыл бұрын

hi, how you Solve it?

Thanks! Best video for showing us laymen what's up.

Good info. Thanx for sharing!

I've tried unplugging it and plugged it again the noise disappears, does this mean its all good or do i still need to replace my alternator?

What if you use a long screwdriver as a stethoscope on the alternator , would that work instead of unplugging the alternator?

It sounds like one of those Hitachi "Magic Wands!"

Hi man thanks for the video. So I am getting that sound with the new alternator I bought. Is there a way to fix it or buy new one

Thankyou i was worried something worse!

@HomieHektor

4 жыл бұрын

Claire Alexandra take care of it, too much A/C current can cause weird electrical issues with your car 👍🏼

Thanks brada.

Would this give me a high voltage read when it's hooked up to a computer may sound stupid but I don't know anything about cars and trying to learn

Had same whine after 3 months of use of napa replacement reman alternator on 2010 Accord EXL v6. thought it was ps pump bc how could a replacement alternator go bad in 3 months?... (Factory Honda one lasted 125k) When ps pump replacement didn't stop noise I used a 2x4 to the ear and isolated the alternator.. pissed...napa rebuild just cost me 2 hours labor plus $150 on ps pump and another 2 hours labor on r and r this alternator for the 2nd time...(pulling elect fan sucked)..found your video and did the connector pull and that confirmed it.. also multimeter at full load was 12.7 old alt and 14.5 new... Thanks for the tips.

@HomieHektor

4 жыл бұрын

bkdarch Thanks for subscribing 🤙🏼 Shit happens 😎🍻

You the real MVP

Just say u have a supercharged Honda vtec

Can just doing a belt job with tensioner eliminate the humming?

I have a Civic doing this. Thanks for the heads up.

Thank you my brotha !!

The same problem on my 2007 Civic 8th 2.0L. Thanks for the great video!

@outlawstar4923

2 жыл бұрын

Had the same noise on my 07 Civic

@henrycrews9344

2 жыл бұрын

Same on my 2008 civic. 150k miles.

I'm getting a similar noise on an '03 Toyota Highlander when accelerating. Different diagnoses from multiple mechanics. One shop said bad bearings/gears in the transmission, the other said poor tire cuppings are to blame. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

@htown513

4 жыл бұрын

uraniumjoe hey bro, you figure it out? I have an 02 Highlander with the same thing

Thank you.

my man super good video!

Thanks for sharing super helpful

@HomieHektor

4 жыл бұрын

BMWM3Doc thanks for subscribing 🤙🏼

Very good tips in this video, ill make sure to share it. Reeew!

Thanks for the video!

Sounds like a supercharger lol

@vs0sa250

2 жыл бұрын

why i haven’t fixed mine😏

@JesseP

2 жыл бұрын

@@vs0sa250 swear

@jdm_em186

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I have been searching for this noise cause it's going on on my civic.. driving me crazy but supercharger noise is how I explain it!!

This isn't the sound I was looking for but I gave you a thumbs up for 1:03

@HomieHektor

5 жыл бұрын

uri t. Ha! thanks Homie 🙏🏼 Thanks for subscribing

I think this is my issue too , sorry if I missed it but how is this a problem? If it’s just making a noise but it’s all running fine. Or does this mean the alternator is on its way to failing?

2008 CRV with similar noise, so I just tried removing the green connector to the alternator, but the noise continued. Belt tensioner or power steering pump? No real groaning when turning steering wheel though. It's a constant noise in sync with revs.

I have same issue with my toyota 2kd, 1 diode was broken. When i replaced, stil a bit humming noise but only during starting for a few minutes..but noise get louder when headlights on..

Good trouble shooting Homie Hektor, you broke it down simple- thanks

I've got whirling sound coming from my Ford Tourneo custom but only when it's in drive it sounds like an intake of air the more you put your foot to the gas the louder it gets any help please.

Thank you! I pulled the connector on the alternator and the noise stopped.

The noise is louder when accelerating too. It was driving me crazy. At first I thought it was the belt noise.

I have that noise when you push the gas a little bit also even I release the gas.. it's kind of weird.. they make me think is the transmision

Got an 02 accord 2.3l. High pitch noise coming from the throttle body area, no C.E.L speedometer is off by 20 mph. Now it idles but try to accelerate it bogs out . Still no codes , fuel pump going south ,TPS, .Never owned a Honda any advice?

i have an 2017 Acura RDX , when i stop from 20km/h to 0km i can hear buzzing sound come from under the hood, but sometimes the noise is disappear

Hello, congratulations for your work and your youtube channel. I have a question about disconnecting and connecting the green connector of the alternator with the engine running, does it damage the alternator, the ECU, or something ???. I saw that in your scanner it said open diode and I want to know if that was caused by disconnecting and connecting the green connector of the alternator with the engine running ???. since I have a problem with a similar sound in a 2008 honda CR-V and I want to do that test to see if it's the alternator but I don't want to damage anything. I wait your answer. Thank you

@bbminetesting6837

Жыл бұрын

I would unplug it with the engine off and then start the car. You would still be able to tell if the noise is gone or not.

So how the solution to make the noise gone?

My 2016 kia has just started doing it, unplugging the alternator changes nothing, I also have electric power steering so I can’t be low on fluid. Any ideas?

Finally find it thanks!

Yup! I have that noise! They keep saying it's probably the power steering but that was just done. I'm bringing it into the shop tomorrow. It seems to vary in sound directly with the RPM/gears. I'm curious what it turns out to be.

yes bad noise thanks for that video!!

What's the diff between this 3.5 and the 07 TLS 3.5?

So whats the conclusion then? didnt hear if one should fix it or if its a problem

Very Big LIKE andThanks for this nice fix, which is easier and better, removing the alternator or fixing the diode?

@HomieHektor

3 жыл бұрын

Change the alternator 👍🏼

2016 Honda Accord. Same Problem. How much should I expect to pay to fix this problem?

So we need to repair or replace.. Is it repairable

Mine only happens above 55. I cant tell if its the vent or an axel

Dude thank you so much. My 2006 Accord (2.4L 4cyl) has been making this noise since I got her in 2008! Never had any alternator problems though... I'm going to unhook my alternator tomorrow and see if it confirms your diagnosis. You are a legend

@daveparker839

3 жыл бұрын

What ended up happening? I have an 08 Accord making same sound

@MileHighClubTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveparker839 I still haven't replaced the alternator, it runs fine - no charging issues, no electrical problems

@daveparker839

3 жыл бұрын

@@MileHighClubTV Good for you! Mine was faint and then all of the sudden it’s so loud, it’s actually distracting. Probably telling me to do something. Thanks for the reply!

I’m hearing a low pitch whine that increases in pitch and loudness as I increase my speed, in the manner of an electric motor. A bearing going out perhaps? But it has been making the same noise at the same volume for months…

Thanks Homie Hektor - nice work! I have a Honda Pilot with this exact noise. Can I just replace the "diode" and not the whole alternator -- will that fix my problem? Will that be cheaper than fixing the whole alternator? Is replacing the diode difficult ?

@HomieHektor

4 жыл бұрын

Vinh X Nguyen remove the alternator, open it up, replace the diodes, put it back together, reinstall alternator.

@vxnguye

4 жыл бұрын

@@HomieHektor Thanks HH -- you're bad ass!

Hey, great video, thanks for that! Can you continue driving the car with this and for how long if yes. Cheers.

@HomieHektor

5 жыл бұрын

Vojtech Pilar you can, just can’t say for how long. Maybe a day maybe a year 🤷🏻‍♂️

@mreslamibrahim

2 жыл бұрын

How to fix it, changing the alternator or it could be fixed

@OkieDokedU

4 ай бұрын

My car did this off the lot from the dealer ​@@HomieHektor

I have a louder noise I thought I was my wheel bearing but I think it’s the alternator. Do you have to replace it ?

Thanks Homie Hektor this is exactly what is wrong with my CR-V saved me a lot of time and money👍👍👍👍👍

Cool intro bro, shoutout to Achilles.

@HomieHektor

4 жыл бұрын

Joey-HEKTOR!!!! Thanks dogg, thanks for subscribing 👊🏼

Mines making more of a whine…and when I turn my wheel slightly I can hear my power steering..you thing I have a bad power steering?

Had same sound on 2012 Pilot. Battery died while driving. Pulled alternator and shop showed me the rectifiers where melted. Was he refering to the diodes?

2019 honda accord: without starting the car when i engage the parking brake I get a short whirring sound. Is that just the electronic control engaging the brake or do i need to take it in and have it checked?

@toddtech10962

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Honda tech that’s normal that’s electric motor on rear calipers spinning to engage piston

Hector I need your noise expertise Lately my cold starts was good I go to work shut it down and it would not start then I jump start and would have no problems till the next day When idle you d hear chirping noise sometimes and now battery seems OK but no start Hector please

I have a 2011 Honda Pilot that is making this exact noise… what is a fair price to get this repaired at a local shop? I know prices will vary, but a round about price would be very helpful. I appreciate the support here! Thank you!

Does that mean you have to replace it?

Yes my 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5s makes humming noise from my front wheel my mechanic told me it had to be my alternator bearings I already had my wheel bearings and axle replace

I hear this while driving also is this possible ? After a certain speed it’s goes away my humming any experience same thing ?

I see yes my Honda pilot I change the alternador it makes this sound like you show me in the video how can I fix it ?????

Does it have to be changed or can I run it like this for awhile ?

I’m stuck on my 2009 Honda Accord Lx idk if it’s my alternator or some other underlying issue. My car makes a ringing noise when i drive sometimes on the right side it seems and sometimes when I’m at a red light and it’s time to accelerate my car makes a loud reewwing noise untill I get up to 25-30

@piloto1042

4 жыл бұрын

Thats my problem right now if you find out what it is please send me a message i would appreciate it

I have a new alternator and the noise started when I replace the old one. Could it be something else?

@thronewalker1153

3 жыл бұрын

Water pump. Power steering. Timing belt Pulleys. Vacuum leak.

But is this open-diode sound(electrical) is also the same sound as a defective alternator bearing? As when the alternator's plug is disconnected, either of the 2 sounds above will stop.

@larryvercher9809

3 жыл бұрын

No they bearing would still make noise

My alternator making that noise on a 08 Grand Prix 3800 series 3

Damn. I thought those pesky squirrels installed a supercharger in my Accord. Turns out it was the alternator like you explained