"Bryan Canter" <bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> This is driving me nuts. I noticed yesterday that my Accord 2000 is
> making a noise while driving on the highway. My first thought was
> that it sounds like a small metal wire being dragged on the road. But
> it comes and goes (for long intervals). So it can't be that. And I
> stopped and checked for any dangling metal parts underneath the body.
> I did not see anything that would come in contact with the road.
>
> If I listen carefully, the noise is like a small metal ring rotating
> really fast on a metal rod. No sound on stopping or when in reverse.
> But then the reverse driving is so infrequent that that may not be a
> correct assumption. You know, sometimes it does not make that noise
> while going forward too.
>
> I opened the windows and the noise got louder so it is probably on the
> outside. (On the highway, the wind and traffic noise does not make it
> appear louder, but on smaller roads it definitely seems so) I have not
> opened the hood because there is no noise while the car is stationary
> and driving with an open hood is a little dangerous, I am told. ;-)
> (And I would take the risk if there was a way to look inside while
> driving with an open hood.)
>
> It even reminds me of the 'belt' noise some old cars make on starting
> (mostly) in winter. But *that* noise is louder and comes even while
> standing.
>
> And one more thing as it maybe important -- I noticed that pressing
> the brake pedal sometimes stops it. So it makes me think it might be
> related to the clicks I felt in the brake pedal a few days back. Like
> some metal wire coming in the way of pressing the pedal. That went
> away after a few days.
>
> Do you think I should take it to the shop and have it looked at right
> away or can I wait a few weeks for the next scheduled service (in
> about 4 weeks now).
>
> Thanks and kind regards,
> bc
My first reaction is one of the brake dust shields on one wheel. Jack up
each wheel and turn it to see if you get the described noise. The dust
shields are made of very thin metal and can be bent easily. If you find one
rubbing, just bend it out of the way (until the noise stops). If you don't
find one rubbing, I would check the brake pads and rotors. As others have
said, could be wear bar noise also.

Dave D