My '07 OB has started making a new, odd noise, after just one month of ownership.
First noticed it yesterday driving to lunch.
It is a whiny noise that seems to increase and decrease in amplitude with wheel speed (as opposed to engine speed or transmission speed), so I'm kinda thinking something in the differential/axle/wheel area of the car, or possibly transfer case. Since it doesn't make the noise when stopped, I can't tell for sure, but it seems to be coming from the front of the car. At 25+ mph, it is high pitched squeak, while under 5 mph it is almost a low growl. No vibrations, grinding, etc. associated with it, even when in low growl mode -- doesn't seem like brakes or a wheel bearing. Doesn't increase or decrease when turning, so I'm thinking it isn't a differential.
Any thoughts?
It is a whiny noise that seems to increase and decrease in amplitude with wheel speed (as opposed to engine speed or transmission speed), so I'm kinda thinking something in the differential/axle/wheel area of the car, or possibly transfer case. Since it doesn't make the noise when stopped, I can't tell for sure, but it seems to be coming from the front of the car. At 25+ mph, it is high pitched squeak, while under 5 mph it is almost a low growl. No vibrations, grinding, etc. associated with it, even when in low growl mode -- doesn't seem like brakes or a wheel bearing. Doesn't increase or decrease when turning, so I'm thinking it isn't a differential.
Any thoughts?