Wow...that's a new one, and I have to say...I've never heard it (but I usually have my audio system on 100% of the time as well). I'll listen for this over the next few days.

One thing I *do* hear is a low-pitched, cyclical 'droning' sound from the engine bay at exactly 52-57mph. Any slower or faster, and you won't hear it.

It's not unique to the hybrid, because my coupe had it as well. But I'll be darned if I can figure out what it is. And here's the funniest thing - I don't think it was there the first few days I had the car, but popped up about a week or two later.

Mark

Sometimes we could all use a little less

My hybrid automobiles:

Current:
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid (CVT, w/o Nav)
Magnetic Pearl / Blue - 008661, born 12/28/05
Mods: Neck pillows, Garmin C330 Nav, Draw-tite 1.25" hitch (for bikes, not towing!), Pioneer Inno XM receiver via Aux jack, OEM mud flaps, more to come!

Hypermiler status on 3/12/06 @ 3077mi.

Previous:
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid (5AT/Navi)
Desert Mist / Ivory - 001254
Retired 1/21/06 - LMPG 34.1

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