While driving there is a grrrrr sound under the hood?

2016 HONDA PILOT
116,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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THOMAS KEEGAN
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When cruising along at any speed it makes that sound grrrr for a split second, it doesn’t do it when I accelerate or coasting. It has been doing it for 6 months. I had a diagnostic test negative. It runs good and the transmission shifts smoothly.
Oct 14, 2023 at 9:24 AM
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Can I ask if the noise happens when the A/C is on? is the noise coming from the front or rear of the vehicle?
Oct 14, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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THOMAS KEEGAN
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No, it doesn’t. It’s like a ummmm sound very low , you can hear it and feel it. You would think something would pop up on the dashboard, like maybe a sensor, but it doesn’t. Like I said it only does it when you’re just sitting back cruising along. The vehicle runs well and shifts normally.
Oct 14, 2023 at 5:06 PM
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Does it seem like it goes with the road speed? Also does the noise change when you steering slightly to the right or left? I am thinking it is a bearing hub. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.
Oct 15, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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THOMAS KEEGAN
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It just makes the noise when I’m just cruising along, you can hear it under the hood. It’s like a Rrrrrrrr sound that lasts a split second.
Oct 15, 2023 at 11:11 AM
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It sounds like you have a serpentine belt idler bearing or belt tensioner that needs to be replaced, I would install a new serpentine belt as well. I would remove the belt and spin the pulleys to see if one of them feels rough or makes noise. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Oct 16, 2023 at 9:20 AM