Other S60 Problem: - Whistling sound?

Ravage · Oct 22nd, 2007, 19:34

When I am driving on quiet road services I get this kinda whistling sound. I can’t pin point what it is. It’s not the road surface, as I can here it though faintly on other parts of my journey.

Sound is there at any speed & in any gear. Also with my foot on the clutch and off the gas the sound is also there.

The only time it goes is when I press the breaks. I’ve had the breaks looked at when I got my tires replaced and they were happy with the condition of them…

My aircon is on the blink so might take the car to a dealer round the corner and get them to check both things out.

In the mean time does anybody know what the sound could be?

CTCNetwork · Oct 22nd, 2007, 19:53

Hi,

Whistle is usually a result of wind.

Are your doors straight?
Mirrors Ok?
Do you have a sunroof?
Anything looking slightly out on the car? (Include larger than normal panel gaps)..

Des. . .

Ravage · Oct 22nd, 2007, 20:04

Yeah, this denfinatly isn't wind.

It's kinda got a pulse in the sound.

Man this is hard to describe.

S60-MBS · Oct 22nd, 2007, 20:15

Hi Ravage check you air intake ..it has a habit of coming loose and starts to make a whistling/sucking noise ...

Viper_7 · Oct 22nd, 2007, 21:01

try and getting a recording if you can - granted I bet it's quite quiet and may be hard to pick up.

Ravage · Jan 3rd, 2008, 18:39

Finally took it to a garage a few weeks ago and it turned out the whistling noise was the wheel bearings in the front left wheel hub. The dealer replaced the whole hub for about €300 including labor and vat.

JIM C · Jan 3rd, 2008, 18:40

Glad you have your problem sorted out.
Thanks for updating us.

Ravage · Jan 3rd, 2008, 18:48

I tell you one thing, the noise I recon was there for a long time, after I got it replaced it was like driving a new car, it was so quiet. Even without the whining sound, there was rough road sound, very annoying indeed, but since it took so long to become really loud I never really noticed it until it became a major sound.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 19:34	#1
Ravage Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2008 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wicklow View Photos By: Ravage	Whistling sound? When I am driving on quiet road services I get this kinda whistling sound. I can’t pin point what it is. It’s not the road surface, as I can here it though faintly on other parts of my journey. Sound is there at any speed & in any gear. Also with my foot on the clutch and off the gas the sound is also there. The only time it goes is when I press the breaks. I’ve had the breaks looked at when I got my tires replaced and they were happy with the condition of them… My aircon is on the blink so might take the car to a dealer round the corner and get them to check both things out. In the mean time does anybody know what the sound could be?

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Whistle is usually a result of wind. Are your doors straight? Mirrors Ok? Do you have a sunroof? Anything looking slightly out on the car? (Include larger than normal panel gaps).. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Glad you have your problem sorted out. Thanks for updating us. __________________

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Ravage Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2008 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wicklow View Photos By: Ravage	Yeah, this denfinatly isn't wind. It's kinda got a pulse in the sound. Man this is hard to describe.

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Ravage Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2008 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wicklow View Photos By: Ravage	Finally took it to a garage a few weeks ago and it turned out the whistling noise was the wheel bearings in the front left wheel hub. The dealer replaced the whole hub for about €300 including labor and vat.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 18:48	#8
Ravage Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2008 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wicklow View Photos By: Ravage	I tell you one thing, the noise I recon was there for a long time, after I got it replaced it was like driving a new car, it was so quiet. Even without the whining sound, there was rough road sound, very annoying indeed, but since it took so long to become really loud I never really noticed it until it became a major sound.

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