High pitched whine from clutch or gearbox

My Honda Accord saloon has started making a high pitched noise when I apply the throttle.

I’ve been told it could be:
- wheel bearing
- clutch bearing
- automatic gearbox

I don’t think it’s the bearing, as the noise vanishes when I take my foot off the accelerator, and I don’t think it’s the automatic ‘box either. Given the high mileage, is it more likely to be a clutch gearing?

Asked on 6 July 2013 by RM southampton

Answered by Honest John

Could also be the a/c pump, alternator or PAS pump.

Tags: technical issues

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