Noise coming from the car after I changed the Rack and Pinion?

Tiny
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  • 2010 HONDA ACCORD
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There’s a continuous noise that’s coming from my car which begins at a speed of around 25-30 MPH and gets louder as my speed increases. You only hear the noise when the vehicle is moving, and it goes down when you slow down to below 20 MPH. I inspected the rear of the tires to make sure nothing was touching and had the tires rotated and aligned? There isn’t anything that changes the sound’s pitch. For example, when applying the brakes, it doesn’t change? I the mechanic who replaced the new rack and pinion said that he bled it, when it was installed but I am not sure. The sound is not metallic or a sound like something is loose but rather a continuous noise.
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 AT 4:50 AM

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Tiny
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Noise from the front or rear? This noise can be many things. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 AT 9:30 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Yes, the noise is coming from the front. The noise only comes when I press the gas pedal and the noise stays when I get my foot off the gas until speeds of 25 miles per hour. And then the noise slowly goes away at low speeds.
I had uploaded a video file using my mobile phone. I might have to do it from a computer later.

Thanks for looking into this.
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 AT 1:14 PM
Tiny
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Hi.
Yes the noise is coming from the front. The noise only comes when I press the Gas pedal and the noise stays when I get my foot off the gas until speeds of 25 miles per hour. And then the noise slowly goes away at low speeds.
I had uploaded a video file using my mobile phone. I might have to do it from a computer later.

Thanks for looking into this.
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 AT 1:14 PM
Tiny
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This is the video.
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 AT 1:15 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the video it helps, it sounds like one of the engine mount/cradle bolts is not in or loose allowing the engine to lay over onto the frame or brace. I would put the car on a rack or jack it up and use a flashlight to see if you can detect the problem. There should be clearance around the engine.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Let me know what you find.
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Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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Thanks a lot. I will check it out and see if I can rectify the issue. Thanks again for your advice. I’ve been scratching my head over it for a while.
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Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 AT 1:05 PM

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