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I was going to take my car in about this while it's still under warranty, but I was looking for some thoughts on what you think it might be before I give the techs the go-ahead to rip my car apart.
For the last while I've noticed a swishing/squeaking noise (it's hard to describe) whenever I upshift. I've tried to get the car to do it on the downshift but I've never once heard it make the noise, regardless if I rev match, or even tried slipping the clutch out a couple of times. The other day since the weather was nice I decided to blow the car out a bit and now I've noticed it when I reach the higher RPMs. The best explanation I can give is a squeaking/swishing noise only once the clutch is fully engaged...I don't believe it's slipping because I'm not reaching higher RPMs at lower speeds than previously...so I'm completely stumped.
So to summarize I only hear it at the following times:
- upshifting, sometimes (rarely) when launching in first gear but VERY rarely
- when I reach higher RPMs, around 4000 -> 4500, doesn't matter how hard I'm on the gas
Any thoughts would be appreciated...I hate the thought of taking the car in and having some techs rip my clutch/tranny apart and it ends up being something totally different. It does sound to be coming from the front of the car though...perhaps closer to the front passenger side. I tried having a buddy record it for me but the sound didn't come through clearly and was pretty garbled.
Thanks
EDIT:
I apologize in advance if there's already been a thread on this, but searching for "swish" turned up next to nothing (I really don't think it's a rotor) and squeak turned up way too much to sift through
For the last while I've noticed a swishing/squeaking noise (it's hard to describe) whenever I upshift. I've tried to get the car to do it on the downshift but I've never once heard it make the noise, regardless if I rev match, or even tried slipping the clutch out a couple of times. The other day since the weather was nice I decided to blow the car out a bit and now I've noticed it when I reach the higher RPMs. The best explanation I can give is a squeaking/swishing noise only once the clutch is fully engaged...I don't believe it's slipping because I'm not reaching higher RPMs at lower speeds than previously...so I'm completely stumped.
So to summarize I only hear it at the following times:
- upshifting, sometimes (rarely) when launching in first gear but VERY rarely
- when I reach higher RPMs, around 4000 -> 4500, doesn't matter how hard I'm on the gas
Any thoughts would be appreciated...I hate the thought of taking the car in and having some techs rip my clutch/tranny apart and it ends up being something totally different. It does sound to be coming from the front of the car though...perhaps closer to the front passenger side. I tried having a buddy record it for me but the sound didn't come through clearly and was pretty garbled.
Thanks
EDIT:
I apologize in advance if there's already been a thread on this, but searching for "swish" turned up next to nothing (I really don't think it's a rotor) and squeak turned up way too much to sift through
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Searching online, about the only thing I came up with which is anywhere remotely close to my problem is this:
"Clutch noise that occurs only while the clutch is engaged (pedal up) may indicate excessive play between the splines on the clutch disc hub and input shaft, a damaged center damper in the clutch disc hub or misalignment between the engine and transaxle."
My friend and I came to the conclusion last night the sound is almost a squeal but not high-pitched. Anyways, can anyone provide input to the above...I think I have a good idea what this means but could any of the above cause a squealing sound like I'm hearing?
"Clutch noise that occurs only while the clutch is engaged (pedal up) may indicate excessive play between the splines on the clutch disc hub and input shaft, a damaged center damper in the clutch disc hub or misalignment between the engine and transaxle."
My friend and I came to the conclusion last night the sound is almost a squeal but not high-pitched. Anyways, can anyone provide input to the above...I think I have a good idea what this means but could any of the above cause a squealing sound like I'm hearing?
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