Engine problem! Strange noise! Please help! :(

**HondaHatchback** · 10-03-2013 09:32 PM

Hi there!

I'm new to owning and driving a Honda! I just got my p plates and I have just bought a cheap hatch for like $2000. And it's making a really strange noise when I rev it hard. It seems to be at the same rev range. (About 4500rpm)

I'm scared that my engine will blow up and I don't know what to do?! Is this something anyone else has had problems with?! If so any idea on how I can fix it?!

Or should I just sell it and someone else can deal with it?
If there is anything else you need to know to help me say and tell me where to look and I'll try find it.

Any help is appreciated! Thank you

**EKVTIR-T** · 10-03-2013 09:39 PM

Don't suddenly think to sell it man,just calm down

it might be something simple you never know

For us to help,can you explain the noise a bit more in detail or even record some video of it

where is the sound exactly coming from and what type of noise,grinding rattling etc.

**HondaHatchback** · 10-03-2013 09:49 PM

Nah it's not rattling or anything like that,

It's coming from the engine bay for sure.
It doesn't do it when I just rev it in neutral,
But when I'm driving it just makes a strange noise?
When whole tone of the exhaust changes and all.

This is my first car and i just don't want to look like
an idiot if I go pick up my mates and it blows up and we are all stranded.

Cheers for the fast reply!

**EKVTIR-T** · 10-03-2013 09:58 PM

If the whole tone changes then the combustion isnt correct

could be spark plugs,sensors god knows what

try this ecu scan trick first to see if it throws any codes http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...-ECU-for-j00-!

check your ignition leads are on properly,pull the spark plugs and check or even better put a fresh set to be safe than sorry

check oil level is up to top marker line

**HondaHatchback** · 10-03-2013 10:03 PM

Thanks ill give it a try and I'll let you know how I go!

**HondaHatchback** · 10-03-2013 10:26 PM

Oil was only a little under the full mark. So I topped it up. And I tried the ecu diagnostics and its not throwing any codes. I've made sure all the leads are connected properly. And it isn't misfiring or anything like that.

It runs really smoothe and sounds nice when I drive slow.
It's only when I drive fast. It has 9000rpm on the rev gauge.. That seems really high. Can I actually go that high...?
I get scared after I hear that noise at 5000 and I end up shifting gears at pretty much 6000rpm.