I have a 1986 Honda CRX Si with 250,000 miles. It makes a high pitched squealing noise when I drive and I cannot figure out where the noise is coming from. The noise only appears when the car is moving faster than about 10 mph and get progressively louder the faster I drive. The noise disappears when I come to a full stop and begins again once the car starts moving. I cannot replicate the noise when the car is sitting still which makes me believe belts likely aren't the culprit. I can rev the engine freely when the car isn't moving, and no noise will appear. The noise also intermittently comes and goes while I drive, and is noticeably worse when the weather is cold or when it is raining. I would describe the noise as a chirping bird. I would greatly appreciate any assistance with this issue as this noise is quite annoying.
What makes this problem better or worse?
When it is cold outside or when it is raining
How long has your 1990 Honda CRX had this problem?
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Hello, agree that it's not likely belt driven. Does this vehicle have a manual transmission? If so, it's quite possible you have a "chirp" noise from the throwout bearing of the clutch / pressure plate. Makes a lot of sense, although of course can't be sure without hands on diagnostic testing.
If you have an automatic transmission - it could still be transmission related, but becomes a lot more difficult to figure. Hands / ears on testing is needed.
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