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    Noise coming from Front

    Hey!

    It is like a humming noise that gets louder the faster you go. It is not based off rpms but rather wheel speed. Also, when you turn to the left the noise stops completely. Once straight or to the right it is there. When it is in neutral the sound is still there. My thoughts are wheel bearing or power steering pump. Anyone have any input?


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    maybe a frozen caliper or a pad, or even a loose fender liner....
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    Wheel bearing, assuming by neutral you mean not in gear but the car is still moving.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pedro2u View Post
    maybe a frozen caliper or a pad, or even a loose fender liner....
    Just replaced my brakes because that is what I thought it was originally.


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    Quote Originally Posted by az3579 View Post
    Wheel bearing, assuming by neutral you mean not in gear but the car is still moving.
    Yes- I think it’s a wheel bearing, but the turning left part throws me off.


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    Quote Originally Posted by sc330i View Post
    Yes- I think it’s a wheel bearing, but the turning left part throws me off.


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    I’m no engineer, but perhaps the weight transfer when turning changes the force applied to the bearing in such a way that the humming goes away. I suspect with time it will be present when turning as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 704sw View Post
    I’m no engineer, but perhaps the weight transfer when turning changes the force applied to the bearing in such a way that the humming goes away. I suspect with time it will be present when turning as well.
    This.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sc330i View Post
    Yes- I think it’s a wheel bearing, but the turning left part throws me off.


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    That's the diagnostic tell it is a wheel bearing. When you turn you load up or unload the bearing changing that noise.
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