Buzzing noise

SOUTHCALIKING

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HONDA ACCORD

I have a '96 accord that has recently started making a buzzing noise upon starting the vehicle for about 5-10 seconds coming from the front left corner- which was damaged in a collision before I bought the vehicle. This buzzing does not change when I increase rpm's during this time. The buzzing will then occur intermittently for 1-3 seconds seemingly at random. After the engine is warm- it doesnt occur on start up. Can you please help me to narrow down the source of this noise?

Friday, September 8th, 2006 AT 7:39 AM

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BRUCE HUNT

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Have you checked to see if the noise occurs when the brakes are applied? What size engine?

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Friday, September 8th, 2006 AT 10:43 AM

SOUTHCALIKING

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Its a 2.2L vtec. And yes I apply the brakes when I start the engine and keep them depressed. The noise starts right after ignition- I have tried to increase rpms as well and niether have any effect- it seems to be separate from the main engine systems. The noise will then rarely reoccur at random- maybe the pump for the wiper fliud?
Could it make noise somehow- the fluids still spay on the windshield. Thnx
i wanna say it sounds like some sort of pump or actuator or something- but I would just be guessing
also I have put it in drive right away and started moving and the noise will continue for 5-10 seconds with no brake pressure

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Friday, September 8th, 2006 AT 9:29 PM