Abnormal Underseat Roaring

[jjau06]

Help needed! I have a 2014 700-4 with approximately 710 miles. A couple of days ago I noticed an abnormal noise under the seat and thought it might be a shield loose or something similar but haven't found anything loose yet. It only does it when you get around 22-25 mph. I jacked all fours up and it does the same thing at the same speeds. Anyone had any similar problems? I think it's something in the drive train but not for sure.

 

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[Hondasxs]

Hey, check the skid plate. Is it bent up any? Mine was and made a similar sound until I fixed it. It does sound like a viberation sound. Only happening at "x" speed.

 

[jjau06]

Ok will do. I haven't taken it in yet for the skid plate recall so maybe that's what it is. That would be awesome if it was.

 

[Simpleman]

Is it motor sound or drivetrain? Make sure the valves are adjusted...... The Honda motor should be good.... Is it a noisy rear end? You'll get gear noise from the rear end when it is not under load... I went to 85-140wt synthetic lucas gear oil in the both the front and rear diffs and it cut the noise down dramatically. Check for rocks and debri under the motor to skid plate area also.

 

[jjau06]

I've looked all over and haven't found a thing. The noise is similar to the rear diff noise but louder with more vibration only at speeds around 22-25 mph. I thought it might be my trailer hitch, took it out and still the same. Jacked it up and replicated the speeds in 2 & 4 wd and still the same. Checked the front and rear diffs and levels are proper. When going down the road it almost sounds like it's coming from the front chunk. I bought the lifetime warranty on the engine and transmission, guess I'm bout to see how good it is.

 

[Code54]

Never heard of the lifetime warranty, now that is long term - is that something the dealer himself offers or is it through Honda? Hopefully this will be an easy fix for you!

 

[jjau06]

Yes, the dealer offered it when I purchased new. It's only for the original owner and doesn't transfer to the next owner if sold. However, any service work done has to be honda fluids/parts or it will void the warranty. I was thinking about it last night and remembered a stick coming up through the skid plate while riding, reckon it might have warped the front drive shaft?

 

[allgm1]

one wouldn't think a bent driveshaft would make much noise, I would think it would make it vibrate. You could always jack it backup and put in gear and look at the shafts while someone gives it some gas.

 

[jjau06]

Yes, I agree with you. Was out riding yesterday with the family and it only does it when your cruising at 22-25 mph. When I'm by myself I rarely go that speed, usually really slow or really fast. My wife is the one that noticed it and brought to my attention. I'm hoping to take to the dealer and let them check it out when I have time. Gonna keep on driving and see what happens. Maybe just needs to be coated with mud and it might stop. Lol

 

[bobbyhill]

If nothing else it will make you feel better!

 

[jjau06]

Finally figured out my problem, it was a loose stick stopper on the front right a arm. Relieved to know that it wasn't in the tranny! Thanks everyone on the input!

 

[Tflynn]

Glad it was something simple!

 

[jjau06]

Yep, me too!

 

[swsebek]

Its a honda,what else could it be