Clio 182 - Odd whistling noise - not wind !

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 10:37

Hi guys,

I've only just bought my clio 182. I was wondering whether anyone could help. I'd noticed a whistling (quite loud) when accelerating in the clio. With the windows down you can hear it too, so assumed could have been the sports filter. I replaced this with a Powertec induction kit but the whistle still exists...

Any ideas??

Thanks!

moss · 15 Jan 2006 at 10:40

Its probably the right door mirror, sounds crazy but try pushing it in and see if it goes.

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 10:41

Ok - I'll give it a go !!

russ9898 · 15 Jan 2006 at 11:20

hey, try the clio owners club mate

www.cliosport.net

these guys know everything there is to know about clios

Coco · 15 Jan 2006 at 12:09

Congrats on the motor, feel free to post any pics!

Not sure on the whistle, sounds a touch strange, hopefully Moss suggestion will sort it.
Failing that, check the front grill & where the bonnet joins to the bottom of the windscreen, could be something silly like a leaf trapped vibrating in the wind at speed.
Random suggestion's really!
Although to be honest i'm tempted to point towards the replacement filter, does it make the whistl when your off-throttle while travelling at speed?

Lowe · 15 Jan 2006 at 13:02

Yup, first thing first - is it only under acceleration or under any condition/throttle position?

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 14:41

Right - def not the mirrors.

It is only when accelerating (and not only @ full bore so it isn't the induction kit).

Doesn't happen when off throttle no matter what the speed.

It sound like tappets but my mechanic friend informs me the Clio's are hydraulic and therefore don't make noises ...

Would a hole in the exhaust make a noise like that?

agw_01 · 15 Jan 2006 at 14:47

Could be a belt slipping?

My alternator belt used to be a little slack, and when I put my foot down, the engine moved a bit putting more strain on the belt which then started to slip.

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 15:23

Gonna get it on a ramp next weekend to have a look. My mechanic friend thinks it is probably a small hole in the exhaust, although I think a belt sounds possible too. Wicked car, shame that there are always teething problems !!

On an aside, highly recommend a Powertec induction kit (steel filter). Sounds savage !!

thepharcyde · 15 Jan 2006 at 15:27

prob a lip on the throttle body, I had an induction kit which then whistled at certain revs, recently put oem box on and its gone.

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 15:28

thepharcyde said:
prob a lip on the throttle body, I had an induction kit which then whistled at certain revs, recently put oem box on and its gone.

It was happening to the same extent with the OEM box mate

Matmulder · 15 Jan 2006 at 17:27

Got it on my Teg too - on about 20% throttle you get a little whistle from the airbox. Previous owner had a HKS filter which it was worse with ... but its not quite as bad now the standard 'box is back in place.

Never bothered me really.

moss · 15 Jan 2006 at 17:50

downhuman said:
Right - def not the mirrors.

It is only when accelerating (and not only @ full bore so it isn't the induction kit).

Doesn't happen when off throttle no matter what the speed.

Oh well, my friend had a clio and the mirror would whistle as we went along, it got quite annoying after awhile.

mr tommo · 15 Jan 2006 at 19:36

I demand Pics And/or VIDEOS

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 20:48

mr tommo said:
I demand Pics And/or VIDEOS

I'll try mate .... will have to be tomorrow.

Went for a spin earlier and swear it sounds like its coming from under the car or the gear box area !??! P1ssing me off tbh !

eagled · 15 Jan 2006 at 21:42

Usually down to the air vent/feed to the passenger's side air vent on dashboard above 70mph