FabSwingers.com forum: Car people - strange noise at 1 driving speed

By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

My car makes a peculiar higher pitched sound at 60mph, which disappears once faster. I know nothing about cars, so have no clue and wondered if it's junk somewhere rubbing, which creates a frequency that's uncomfortable for my ears, at about this speed. Otherwise, it's driving well, though my Adaptive Cruise Control isn't functional.

Any ideas please?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely sounds as if it needs to go into the garage,if the noise is that loud , good luck OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Off balance wheel? Xx

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By *ecretlivesCouple
over a year ago

FABWatch HQ

Start easiest first. Roof bars or bit of trim out of place. Frequently whistle till you hit 60 then noise moves up out of normal range as vibrate faster.

I do hope this is not another tow bar question (shudders)

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By *.R.MMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

Could be wheel bearings

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fan belt possibly, wheel bearing even a bearing in the gearbox or axle diff (if you have rear wheel drive), drive shaft. Could even be electric fan on radiator making noise when it kicks in at a certain temp. Numerous things really. Pretty much depends on car you drive as well.

Don't waste time here waiting for all the answers. Best to get checked & soon as most importantly you want to make sure it's safe.

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Definitely sounds as if it needs to go into the garage,if the noise is that loud , good luck OP"

Thanks! I have heightened sensory sensitivity, especially to sounds and this sound would probably be for anyone else. I was curious whether anyone could recognise an obvious cause for such an effect.

I didn't appreciate driving through the 60mph roadworks on the M6, from Cheshire through Staffordshire yesterday

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster

The tappet clearance might have fell in the sump

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Off balance wheel? Xx"

Thanks! It's easy to hit bumps that are everywhere, that I assume might cause that.

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By *amie HantsWoman
over a year ago

Atlantis

Have you tried turning the music up? I’ve had quite a few cars that have all died a mysterious death but turning the music up when hearing an off putting sound really helps.

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

*sucks air through teeth* sounds expensive that!

Could just be a wheel bearing starting to go or something, don't ignore it though, get it looked at ASAP.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you tried turning the music up? I’ve had quite a few cars that have all died a mysterious death but turning the music up when hearing an off putting sound really helps. "

Sticking your fingers in your ears works too but bloody hard when it comes to steering!!!

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

If your cruise control has stopped working too I'd suggest it's something more than "just some junk" because your car knows something is wrong. Take it to a garage and get someone to actually investigate it, it's better than a hack fix which might just mean it has a worse, total failure later on.

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you tried turning the music up? I’ve had quite a few cars that have all died a mysterious death but turning the music up when hearing an off putting sound really helps. "

This is exactly how I drive! Strange noise coming from the car? Nope, music up loud and all is well again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wheel bearing, get it checked

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Start easiest first. Roof bars or bit of trim out of place. Frequently whistle till you hit 60 then noise moves up out of normal range as vibrate faster.

I do hope this is not another tow bar question (shudders)

Thanks. No shudders needed on this 1 - I have no tow bar

I had a new wheel a couple of months ago and the ACC stopped, after a little damage from a puncture. Perhaps it's loose trim on that? I don't know much about cars but think there's a sensor on the front of the car and I assume something near wheels.

55mph is fairly good but hit 60mph and I dislike it. Over 60 is fine, as it's gone to a higher pitch that's more pleasant. There's higher volume of other driving noises at higher speed, so they could displace it, maybe.

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By *atcherwankerMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Have you tried turning the music up? I’ve had quite a few cars that have all died a mysterious death but turning the music up when hearing an off putting sound really helps.

This is exactly how I drive! Strange noise coming from the car? Nope, music up loud and all is well again

This is also exactly how I maintained my first car. What knocking sound?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you tried turning the music up? I’ve had quite a few cars that have all died a mysterious death but turning the music up when hearing an off putting sound really helps.

This is exactly how I drive! Strange noise coming from the car? Nope, music up loud and all is well again

This is also exactly how I maintained my first car. What knocking sound?

Only time I've ever experienced a knocking sound was with an ex who was gagged & bound in the boot!

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

sounds like a belt slipping, maybe the fan belt

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"*sucks air through teeth* sounds expensive that!

Could just be a wheel bearing starting to go or something, don't ignore it though, get it looked at ASAP."

Not in that colour.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Off balance wheel? Xx

Thanks! It's easy to hit bumps that are everywhere, that I assume might cause that.

It there any vibration or just noise? If it's noise then maybe bearing, vibration then balance. If had 3 tyres, a wheel and a bearing go from fucking pot holes. English roads are almost 3rd world xx

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Fan belt possibly, wheel bearing even a bearing in the gearbox or axle diff (if you have rear wheel drive), drive shaft. Could even be electric fan on radiator making noise when it kicks in at a certain temp. Numerous things really. Pretty much depends on car you drive as well.

Don't waste time here waiting for all the answers. Best to get checked & soon as most importantly you want to make sure it's safe.

Yikes! Thanks too. I'm going to get it booked in, after yours and others' feedback.

I'd hoped it was something obvious and simple, plus recognisable to car experts. Fallen, stuck leaves under the bonnet, or something silly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like your flux capacitor is trying to kick in too early.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"Definitely sounds as if it needs to go into the garage,if the noise is that loud , good luck OP

Thanks! I have heightened sensory sensitivity, especially to sounds and this sound would probably be for anyone else. I was curious whether anyone could recognise an obvious cause for such an effect.

I didn't appreciate driving through the 60mph roadworks on the M6, from Cheshire through Staffordshire yesterday

^0mph? You are spoilt. It was 50mph on the Milton Keynes to Northampton stretch of the M1, not too long ago. That's a painful drive. Especially in that cash starved camera obsesses, speed display sign desert, called Northants.

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Off balance wheel? Xx

Thanks! It's easy to hit bumps that are everywhere, that I assume might cause that.

It there any vibration or just noise? If it's noise then maybe bearing, vibration then balance. If had 3 tyres, a wheel and a bearing go from fucking pot holes. English roads are almost 3rd world xx"

It's comfortable otherwise, so I don't recognise any vibration. I'm now avoiding driving at 60, as I hate it.

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By *lap.n.tickleCouple
over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

It will be the fluxcapacitor

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Wheel bearing, get it checked "

Thanks Mal

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"If your cruise control has stopped working too I'd suggest it's something more than "just some junk" because your car knows something is wrong. Take it to a garage and get someone to actually investigate it, it's better than a hack fix which might just mean it has a worse, total failure later on.

LvM"

Thanks! The ACC was a predecessor by some weeks, which I was happy to put up with doing without. I thank you for your advice and point though and will get it checked.

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"*sucks air through teeth* sounds expensive that!

Could just be a wheel bearing starting to go or something, don't ignore it though, get it looked at ASAP."

Thanks!

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"The tappet clearance might have fell in the sump"

Yikes, Yikes! I don't know what any of that is but it doesn't sound nice. Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wheel bearing noise tends to increase or decrease when the car is going through a bend at some speed, I always noticed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like a trim piece whistling. Had an old fiesta that did it. It was the bump strip on the door causing it

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Does it do it when listening to kerrang radio?

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Definitely sounds as if it needs to go into the garage,if the noise is that loud , good luck OP

Thanks! I have heightened sensory sensitivity, especially to sounds and this sound would probably be for anyone else. I was curious whether anyone could recognise an obvious cause for such an effect.

I didn't appreciate driving through the 60mph roadworks on the M6, from Cheshire through Staffordshire yesterday

There have been roadworks on the M6 for the last 30 odd years, I remember going to a paintball site in Congleton and there was road works on it most weekends.

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By *quaman87Man
over a year ago

Colchester

If it was a wheel bearing it wouldn't stop making a noise after 60mph! Would be constant and worse the faster you go! What sort of sound isit?? Squeaky?? Vibration sound??

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"If it was a wheel bearing it wouldn't stop making a noise after 60mph! Would be constant and worse the faster you go! What sort of sound isit?? Squeaky?? Vibration sound??"

It's a high pitched squeal, for want of a better word. It just occupies a rough 10mph speed band. When driving faster, the overall driving sounds are comfortable to hear again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Turn it off then turn it back on again

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Turn it off then turn it back on again

I have a masters in turning it off and on again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like the turbo

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"Have you tried turning the music up? I’ve had quite a few cars that have all died a mysterious death but turning the music up when hearing an off putting sound really helps. "

That made me laugh Jamie

Note in car handbook:

Unusual or alarming noises can easily be resolved by turning up the radio volume control

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By *ophieslut OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Have you tried turning the music up? I’ve had quite a few cars that have all died a mysterious death but turning the music up when hearing an off putting sound really helps.

That made me laugh Jamie

Note in car handbook:

Unusual or alarming noises can easily be resolved by turning up the radio volume control "

I'm in a hire car abroad and that worked

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe its the nut holding the wheel ?

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