2003 Honda Civic NOISES DURING ACCELERATION

10,300 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BELINDA SMITH
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My car makes a low sound like it's dragging when I'm in any gear but fifth....why does it make this sound?
May 16, 2009 at 5:54 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Either you have a braking issue. It may be a backing plate rubbing, a seized caliper/pins, rear brakes are adjusted to tight.

Or it may also be a loose heatshield or exhaust component that is making noise.
May 16, 2009 at 10:29 AM
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