Exhaust System - Moan or Drone at 1,200 RPM

06-050

July 28, 2006

Applies To:
2005-06 Odyssey - ALL

Drone or Moan When Driving at 2,100 RPM

SYMPTOM

You hear a drone or moan inside the vehicle while driving at 2,100 rpm. The noise goes away above or below 2,100 rpm.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The sound is resonating through an exhaust mount into the interior.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install an updated exhaust pipe A and rubber mount.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 3111D1

Flat Rate Time: 0.8 hour

Failed Part: P/N 18210-SHJ-A01
H/C 7705965

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 04201

Template ID: 06-050A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

1. Test-drive the vehicle at 2,100 rpm, and listen for a drone or moan. Verify that it goes away above or below 2,100 rpm.

^ If you hear the noise only at 2,100 rpm, go to step 2.

^ If you hear the noise at other engine speeds, continue normal troubleshooting.

2. Remove the exhaust pipe A rubber mount, and test drive the vehicle again.

^ If the drone or moan is not as loud, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

6 If the drone or moan has not changed, continue normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Remove the nine self-locking nuts, and remove exhaust pipe A and the three gaskets.





2. Install the new mounting bracket.

3. Install the new exhaust pipe A with new gaskets and new self-locking nuts.

4. Install the new rubber mount.





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