Acura 2.3 CL Accelerator Groaning Noise

BHAVINIMP

MEMBER
ACURA CL

I have an 1999 2.3 Acura CL with a 140,000 miles. When I hit the accelerater, an awful groaning noise occurs. It's been about 5 days since I first heard the noise, and it seems to be getting louder each day. I only hear the sound when I push on the accelerator. Please let me know what the issue is, and the best place for me to get it fixed without getting ripped off. Thanks!

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 AT 9:07 AM

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BRUCE HUNT

MECHANIC
3,754 POSTS

I wonder about a few things so here goes. Does it continue after the accelerator is pushed or is it just when you touch it to rev the engine up? I might suspect that a bearing on a belt driven device is failing. Does that sound possible? If that is the case I would feel comfortable taking it to any worthwhile mechanic to have it replaced. They would likely replace the device and not repair it. I might suspect something like the alternator or power steering pump. Try to determine if the noise comes from the belt area.

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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 AT 5:22 PM