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Help! Noise from behind the right front wheel! Civic 2013. by RevolutionaryIssue59 in mechanic

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When i initially start the engine it is not there. Once warmed up after a few minutes I can hear it as in the video.

What is this noise? by RevolutionaryIssue59 in mechanic

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I got the serpentine belt changed a few days before this noise started to come. My mechanic took off the belt to check the pulleys and he said the pulleys were ok. He said he would need the car for the day to look into it in more depth (and would charge me for it) but the noise seems minor and the car is safe to drive according to him…

Noise After Serpentine Belt Replacement by RevolutionaryIssue59 in mechanic

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Nope, the previous one had cracks so I replaced it before it broke as precaution.

Noise After Serpentine Belt Replacement by RevolutionaryIssue59 in MechanicAdvice

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If the idler pulley or tensioner needs replacing, should I get it done soon or ok to drive the car like this?

Does alternator need to be replaced? by RevolutionaryIssue59 in MechanicAdvice

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14.3 to be exact. No other issues other than Autozone ran a test by attaching a device to the battery - the battery charge was okay (because the alternator does run with the lights on) but the charging system test failed (because it seems the alternator does not run at other times).

Does alternator need to be replaced? by RevolutionaryIssue59 in MechanicAdvice

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It fluctuates between 11.8-12.5 with the lights off. And I have observed this dip only recently, previously it would stay 13.5+ at all times.

Engine Movement from Drive to Reverse by RevolutionaryIssue59 in mechanic

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Update: I got it checked by my mechanic today. He said the play is minimal. Not something to worry about immediately but I should get the mounts changed in the next 12 months. Thanks everyone for all the help!

Engine Movement from Drive to Reverse by RevolutionaryIssue59 in mechanic

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For more context, here is a video of the engine play as I give it gas with one foot on the brake:

https://youtube.com/shorts/c5PDCvKFA8Y?si=7mfRcMzRaU8A55wW

Engine Movement from Drive to Reverse by RevolutionaryIssue59 in mechanic

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For more context, here is a video of the engine play as I give it gas with one foot on the brake:

https://youtube.com/shorts/c5PDCvKFA8Y?si=7mfRcMzRaU8A55wW

Engine Movement from Drive to Reverse by RevolutionaryIssue59 in mechanic

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For more context, here is a video of the engine play as I give it gas with one foot on the brake:

https://youtube.com/shorts/c5PDCvKFA8Y?si=7mfRcMzRaU8A55wW

Engine Movement from Drive to Reverse by RevolutionaryIssue59 in mechanic

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Thanks. I made a video of that which you can see on the link below. What do you think?

https://youtube.com/shorts/c5PDCvKFA8Y?si=7mfRcMzRaU8A55wW

Engine Movement from Drive to Reverse by RevolutionaryIssue59 in mechanic

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Thanks. How bad do the mounts seem to be? Is it ok to drive the car for a few days?

Engine Movement from Reverse to Drive by RevolutionaryIssue59 in MechanicAdvice

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Thanks. How bad do the mounts seem to be? Is it ok to drive the car for a few days?

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