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WhoDat24 · 02-01-2012, 10:00 AM

I honestly

-ed for a thread on this, but after a while I had no idea what to put in the search terms for this question.

My car is just about 3 years old, close to 50k miles. Occasionally I would hear this random whistle-like noise coming from the front of the car lasting for about one long second. At first it was pretty rare I would hear it, so I shrugged it off. However recently the whistle has been more and more frequent. I made a short trip into town today and I must have heard this whistle noise about 5 times. Anybody experiencing this whistle-like noise? It almost sounds like a child's toy. Anyway, thanks for y'alls help.

BowtieBelle · 02-01-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhoDat24

I honestly

-ed for a thread on this, but after a while I had no idea what to put in the search terms for this question.

My car is just about 3 years old, close to 50k miles. Occasionally I would hear this random whistle-like noise coming from the front of the car lasting for about one long second. At first it was pretty rare I would hear it, so I shrugged it off. However recently the whistle has been more and more frequent. I made a short trip into town today and I must have heard this whistle noise about 5 times. Anybody experiencing this whistle-like noise? It almost sounds like a child's toy. Anyway, thanks for y'alls help.

Do you have a cold air intake?

nyrfan · 02-01-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Do you have a cold air intake?

this

MichaelH · 02-01-2012, 10:49 AM

or a new throttle body that isnt on correctly. i had a whistle sound from my car b/c the throttle body wasnt tightened enough

cam62 · 02-01-2012, 10:55 AM

what about a catch can with a drain tube?

Dirtdog · 02-01-2012, 11:17 AM

Do you have a turbo?

Seriously though, wasnt there something weird with the side mirrors or something that caused an occasional whistling sound

MoCamaro20 · 02-01-2012, 11:21 AM

yes my mirrors whistle every now and then lmao

nyrfan · 02-01-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtdog

Do you have a turbo?

Seriously though, wasnt there something weird with the side mirrors or something that caused an occasional whistling sound

Yea there is some hamonic noise from the mirrors (has been discussed in the past), but I assumed the OP was hearing it from the engine.

WhoDat24 · 02-01-2012, 01:15 PM

hey thanks for the responses... definitely not from the mirrors, lol. Like I said it is a difficult sound to describe. In response to a few of you, my car is 100% factory outside of an aftermarket axle back exhaust, so it couldn't be a cold air intake or turbo. it sounds like if you were to hum or whistle a low pitch then go to a high pitch.

scythezo6 · 02-01-2012, 02:01 PM

The only whistling I hear is from my side mirrors. Known issue. If not that, then I don't know.

nebchevy · 02-01-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by scythezo6

The only whistling I hear is from my side mirrors. Known issue. If not that, then I don't know.

Did they ever come up with a fix for the mirror noise?? Mine has done it bad from day 1

jax · 02-01-2012, 03:13 PM

Mine makes a whistling noise (under the hood) after I cut it off. Last for about 10 to 15 seconds. Has always done it.

Runawayhacker · 02-01-2012, 03:23 PM

I also have a whistling sound that is very ... sporadic sounding. It is kinda quiet and squeaky when idle. At first i thought it was a slipping belt, but opened the hood and listened, but didn't hear anything. I have the K&N CAI, but all the hoses are airtight and nothing loose. Should it still be making that noise?

BowtieBelle · 02-01-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Runawayhacker

I also have a whistling sound that is very ... sporadic sounding. It is kinda quiet and squeaky when idle. At first i thought it was a slipping belt, but opened the hood and listened, but didn't hear anything. I have the K&N CAI, but all the hoses are airtight and nothing loose. Should it still be making that noise?

A lot of times the vacuum created by the CAI will cause that whistle.

OP-- man, I dunno. You've got me stumped...

02-01-2012, 10:00 AM	#1
WhoDat24 Geaux Saints Geaux Drives: Bumblebee. 2SS/RS (#88**) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lexington, Virginia Posts: 109	Weird whistle-like sound coming from front of car...just curious. I honestly -ed for a thread on this, but after a while I had no idea what to put in the search terms for this question. My car is just about 3 years old, close to 50k miles. Occasionally I would hear this random whistle-like noise coming from the front of the car lasting for about one long second. At first it was pretty rare I would hear it, so I shrugged it off. However recently the whistle has been more and more frequent. I made a short trip into town today and I must have heard this whistle noise about 5 times. Anybody experiencing this whistle-like noise? It almost sounds like a child's toy. Anyway, thanks for y'alls help. __________________

02-01-2012, 10:49 AM	#4
MichaelH SOCAL HT5 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,495 View My Garage	or a new throttle body that isnt on correctly. i had a whistle sound from my car b/c the throttle body wasnt tightened enough __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 - Mods-in the works Old vehicles 2010 CGM Camaro (sold) Other Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R-115 RWHP in mid summer 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS- For Sale; Lots of extras

02-01-2012, 10:55 AM	#5
cam62 Drives: 2012 IBM Vert 2SS/rs Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	what about a catch can with a drain tube? __________________ rx catch can;vmax ported throttle body;bowtie delete;SLP SS emblem;CAI cold air intake

02-01-2012, 11:17 AM	#6
Dirtdog Pro Hide n Seek Player Drives: 2010 SS LS3/LSA 620whp/630tq Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 921 View My Garage	Do you have a turbo? Seriously though, wasnt there something weird with the side mirrors or something that caused an occasional whistling sound __________________ 620whp/630wtq. ADM LSA Conversion, E85, PFADT Tri-Y Headers into Borla S, PFADT Swaybars, Springs, Links, 20x10 20x11 Forgestar F14s, Lots of AAC

02-01-2012, 01:15 PM	#9
WhoDat24 Geaux Saints Geaux Drives: Bumblebee. 2SS/RS (#88**) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lexington, Virginia Posts: 109	hey thanks for the responses... definitely not from the mirrors, lol. Like I said it is a difficult sound to describe. In response to a few of you, my car is 100% factory outside of an aftermarket axle back exhaust, so it couldn't be a cold air intake or turbo. it sounds like if you were to hum or whistle a low pitch then go to a high pitch. __________________

02-01-2012, 11:21 AM	#7
MoCamaro20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West chester OH Posts: 424	yes my mirrors whistle every now and then lmao

02-01-2012, 02:01 PM	#10
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	The only whistling I hear is from my side mirrors. Known issue. If not that, then I don't know. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

02-01-2012, 03:13 PM	#12
jax Drives: 2LT RS ABM Join Date: May 2010 Location: SUFFOLK, VA Posts: 172	Mine makes a whistling noise (under the hood) after I cut it off. Last for about 10 to 15 seconds. Has always done it.

02-01-2012, 03:23 PM	#13
Runawayhacker Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 186 View My Garage	I also have a whistling sound that is very ... sporadic sounding. It is kinda quiet and squeaky when idle. At first i thought it was a slipping belt, but opened the hood and listened, but didn't hear anything. I have the K&N CAI, but all the hoses are airtight and nothing loose. Should it still be making that noise?

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