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Flute-like sound when accelerating

Old Jan 10, 2020 | 06:41 AM
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When I accelerate suddenly (it doesnt have to be pedal to the metal, just suddenly) or when I go over a bump, I hear this flute like sound. Its very audible from the outside of the car. It feels like it happens every time the car's weight shifts to the back. I read about the clunk issue but I dont think the sound i hear is a clunk. More like a single blow into a flute.

Has anyone heard this? What is the recommended fix?

That noise, in addition to the active exhaust squeak at low rpms (when it opens and closes), it feels like im driving a jallopy.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 08:00 AM
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sounds like a hose leak? I'm not expert so take it with a grain of salt (I'm sure Unhingd or Sin will be more specific). If I HAD to guess, I would say boost line given that it is under fast accelleration. Could be tricky to diagnose, but I would check hoses to the SC.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 09:58 AM
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I thought something somehwere in my suspension needed lubrication haha im no expert either. Its not necessary when I hammer the gas though. A simple tap on the gas to move it forward a bit. or even braking hard enough for the car to sway back and forth when it stops. or even after parking the car on a slightly sloped surface and pressing the park button. The little movement back and forth makes the sound
 
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by afrimpong
I thought something somehwere in my suspension needed lubrication haha im no expert either. Its not necessary when I hammer the gas though. A simple tap on the gas to move it forward a bit. or even braking hard enough for the car to sway back and forth when it stops. or even after parking the car on a slightly sloped surface and pressing the park button. The little movement back and forth makes the sound
could be something as simple as a loose heat shield, perhaps rubbing against the driveshaft when the suspension is loaded towards the rear.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2020 | 12:49 PM
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I uploaded a video of the noise. Im still not sure what to make of it, but you may be right
 
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Old Feb 11, 2020 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
could be something as simple as a loose heat shield, perhaps rubbing against the driveshaft when the suspension is loaded towards the rear.
Sometimes when getting on the gas, i hear a bit of a thump before the noise kicks in also
 
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