Timeline for Buzzing noise or whining noise from center of car while driving, not related to engine speed
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| Aug 31, 2015 at 22:31 | comment | added | Nick G | Sorry to hear that my suspicions were correct since this means an expensive repair for you :( . I would highly suggest a full transmission rebuild, not just replacing the culprit bearings. Microscopic metal flakes usually get created when you start hearing bearing noise and I would bet that the rest of the bearing/gear surfaces are not in too great of shape either. | |
| Aug 25, 2015 at 13:26 | comment | added | altosaxwannabe | Finally got confirmation that the noise is coming from the gearbox so it's either output shaft or (more likely) differential bearings as this is a common complaint for this 6 speed gearbox. Will have to get it repaired at a transmission specialist. | |
| Aug 25, 2015 at 13:25 | vote | accept | altosaxwannabe | ||
| Jun 1, 2015 at 18:19 | comment | added | Nick G | Yes, the road surface can certainly affect the noise. The easiest way to think of this is in terms of the pressure between the 2 differential gears. On a smooth road under deceleration this pressure is perfectly constant (for sake of this example). Alternatively this pressure can fluctuate (altering or momentarily eliminating the noise produced) as the vehicles weight pushes or pulls against the drivetrain in response to the road. | |
| May 30, 2015 at 20:48 | comment | added | altosaxwannabe | I am very much inclined to think it is the differential bearing as I can see it's a common problem on this particular vehicle model. This is not a 4wd so it has no rear differential. I haven't found a reliable mechanic that I can trust to diagnose this unfortunately.... One thing is intriguing me though. The noise seems to be "interrupted" by the road layout (e.g. bumps, depressions, etc) causing a slight interruption/change on the noise, particularly when decelerating. I don't know if this car has center bearing on the driveshafts but do you think it could cause this kind of noise as well? | |
| May 27, 2015 at 23:00 | comment | added | Nick G | I just realized this car also came in an All Wheel Drive option. If you have AWD this could also be the rear differential, although you're hearing the sound up front so I wouldn't think so. | |
| May 27, 2015 at 22:49 | history | answered | Nick G | CC BY-SA 3.0 |