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Sent to Honda Experts January 07 8:01 p.m.

My 2004 Element EX 4wd 5sp has a front end vibration in the drive train upon acceleration, mostly in 2nd & 3rd gears. Sort of a thumping. Definitely drive train related as it goes away with depression of the clutch. Not axel or tires.

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2004 Element EX 4wd 2.4

Already Tried:
Changed tires, checked CV and axles both good.

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Status: Closed Value: $15

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January 07 8:16 p.m. (15 minutes and 44 seconds later)

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kibmech347 -- ASE Certified Technician -- 100% Positive Feedback on 29 Honda Accepts
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Sent January 07 8:40 p.m. (23 minutes and 48 seconds later)

It isn't the exhaust. Pushing clutch erases problem.

I've had numerous hondas for 24 years. Initially it seemed to be a slam dunk axle problem, but the removal of torque removes the thumping. the thumping is in meter with wheel rotation as it becomes faster with speed. The only thing I can remember is that while driving in snow recently, acceleration caused the tires to "hop". I quickly let off the gas and can't imagine that this was a cause/affect situation. Any thoughts?

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January 07 9:06 p.m. (25 minutes and 39 seconds later)

hi, i looked over honda database there were different types of vibrations. allot of the issues talked about tires,engine mounts and lower control arm bushings. if you knock it out of gear does the vibration go away? i know you said that when you pushed in on the clutch it when away. give me a speed and an rpm when it happens. whats the mileage on your element? when you are torquing the engine the engine rocks to the rear. i will check into this further and repost on Tuesday.

Edited by kibmech347 on January 7 2008 at 9:14pm

kibmech347 -- ASE Certified Technician -- 100% Positive Feedback on 29 Honda Accepts
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Sent January 08 10:25 p.m. (1 day and 1 hour later)

I "kicked" it out of gear ... no thumping. It seems to be only when engaged. It also seems to be thumping in all gears, it is just more noticeable in 2nd and 3rd. It is most noticeable between 2800 and 4000 rpm.

One other note ... it doesn't seem as bed when the car is cold (here in new england) in the morning. As the car warms, so goes the thumping.

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January 09 4:21 p.m. (17 hours and 56 minutes later)

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hi, without hearing the noise or test driving the vehicle i really don't know what else to suggest to you. its possible if you repost the condition another expert may be able to help. sorry thanks for using just ask.

kibmech347 -- ASE Certified Technician -- 100% Positive Feedback on 29 Honda Accepts
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