Odd whining noise 2013 XC60 D5

Charlieenz · Nov 20th, 2017, 06:50

Hi Guys,
Just noticed an odd whining noise coming from the front of my 2013 xc60 5d that is most noticeable between 70 and 90 km/h. The odd thing is it isn't a constant whine - it cycles about every 3 to 4 seconds - Makes like a whirrr-stop-whirrr- stop..... and the sound increases in frequency as the car gets faster but is not linked to the engine revs and doesn't change if I stick the car in neutral. A bit like a drumming tyre but way too slow in repetition. At 100k and over its too quick in frequency and too high in tone to notice much but slow down again and there it is!.

Any ideas?????

wimorrison · Nov 20th, 2017, 09:43

My money would initially be on a damaged wheel and imbalance as the speed you mention is when this happens and it would be a low rumble - check for lost weights or a bent rim - especially on the inside where it is more common.

The secondary feeling is that it could be a wheel bearing on the way out.

Nov 20th, 2017, 06:50	#1
Charlieenz New Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2017 07:09 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Westport	Odd whining noise 2013 XC60 D5 Hi Guys, Just noticed an odd whining noise coming from the front of my 2013 xc60 5d that is most noticeable between 70 and 90 km/h. The odd thing is it isn't a constant whine - it cycles about every 3 to 4 seconds - Makes like a whirrr-stop-whirrr- stop..... and the sound increases in frequency as the car gets faster but is not linked to the engine revs and doesn't change if I stick the car in neutral. A bit like a drumming tyre but way too slow in repetition. At 100k and over its too quick in frequency and too high in tone to notice much but slow down again and there it is!. Any ideas?????

Nov 20th, 2017, 09:43	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	My money would initially be on a damaged wheel and imbalance as the speed you mention is when this happens and it would be a low rumble - check for lost weights or a bent rim - especially on the inside where it is more common. The secondary feeling is that it could be a wheel bearing on the way out. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

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