Whining Noise

Tiny
DJSASCOTT
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  • 2000 ACURA RL
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
There is a whining/loud humming noise coming from front area of car, possibly the passenger side. It only happens when the car is moving. It gets louder the faster the car goes. If I put the car in neutral and rev the gas, it does not make any noise. The noise does not change when I change directions in the car. My mechanic (who I trust greatly, and who specializes in Japanese autos) said it is the transmission. Can a transmission problem only make noise when the car is moving? Thanks.
Friday, August 19th, 2016 AT 6:26 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Yes, if anything is wrong with the transmission, it can produce abnormal noises and since it only occurs when in gear, there should be little doubt where the problem lies.

While driving, does shifting to neutral to allow it to coast results in the noise? If yes, the it could be from the wheel bearings.
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Friday, August 19th, 2016 AT 6:50 AM
Tiny
DJSASCOTT
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Thank you. I will try shifting to neutral and see what happens.
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Friday, August 19th, 2016 AT 6:58 AM
Tiny
DJSASCOTT
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Okay, I just drove the car and shifted to neutral. The noise was still there.
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Friday, August 19th, 2016 AT 7:57 AM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one sounds like a wheel bearing. Do you have a Jack and Jack stands?
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Friday, August 19th, 2016 AT 12:35 PM

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