# CRV with Whining Noise **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cr-v, honda\ **Created:** [September 16, 2009, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-with-whining-noise/36711 "2009-09-16T01:31:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RJHCRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/77aa72/32.png) [@RJHCRV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RJHCRV)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-with-whining-noise/36711/1 "2009-09-16T01:31:43Z")
2001 CRV 105,000 Whining noise like many cars make when backing up,when moving forward starting about 20mph. According Honda Dealer Need to Replace Transmission for $3200 Ouch! Local Transmission Shop Suggest pulling transmission to see if problem can be identified and fixed by rebuilding. Starting Cost $500 but final Cost Uncertain. Looking for feedback on replacment vs rebuilding or other options. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-with-whining-noise/36711/2 "2009-09-16T01:43:21Z")
Before having the transmission removed, try having the rear differential fluid changed. CRV’s are well noted for rear differential noise when the differential fluid breaks down. Tester ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-with-whining-noise/36711/3 "2009-09-16T05:11:03Z")
I was thinking the same thing as Tester. While the classic CR-V differential problems are usually heard in low-speed turning maneuvers, it is still possible that this noise is emanating from the center differential. However, make sure that only _genuine_ Honda Dual-Pump Fluid is used when changing diff fluid on a CR-V. There is an interconnection between the center differential and the rear diff on the CR-V, and draining and filling the rear diff will actually allow the center diff fluid to be changed in the process. I think that a diff fluid change (with the correct stuff) is worth a try, in view of the cost of transmission repairs.