V50 General : - Whining noise.

Bloofox · Oct 13th, 2018, 16:33

Car had developed a whining noise on motorways..suspect it's the cv/ driveshafts or wheel bearings.. Anyone know where to start for confirmation of the fault...

There is no vibration issue but the noise is there above 40/50 mph.. rises and falls with car speed..can't be heard below 30..

Or am I just going mad..?

All replies welcome..

x DTR x · Oct 13th, 2018, 19:02

I would suspect its a wheel bearing.

The Thong · Oct 13th, 2018, 19:52

Simple test, get up to the speed so the cats whining, then steer to the left and then to the right to see if it’s a right or left wheel bearing. V50 wheel bearings fail and lifting the weight off the bearing will prove this.

TT

Bloofox · Oct 13th, 2018, 20:37

OK.. I'll try this on the way up the A! tomorrow... I'll let you know how it goes.. Massive thanks..

Oct 13th, 2018, 16:33	#1
Bloofox New Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2018 20:37 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Leicester	Whining noise. Car had developed a whining noise on motorways..suspect it's the cv/ driveshafts or wheel bearings.. Anyone know where to start for confirmation of the fault... There is no vibration issue but the noise is there above 40/50 mph.. rises and falls with car speed..can't be heard below 30.. Or am I just going mad..? All replies welcome..

Oct 13th, 2018, 19:02	#2
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	I would suspect its a wheel bearing. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Oct 13th, 2018, 19:52	#3
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Simple test, get up to the speed so the cats whining, then steer to the left and then to the right to see if it’s a right or left wheel bearing. V50 wheel bearings fail and lifting the weight off the bearing will prove this. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Oct 13th, 2018, 20:37	#4
Bloofox New Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2018 20:37 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Leicester	OK.. I'll try this on the way up the A! tomorrow... I'll let you know how it goes.. Massive thanks..

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