Hi Pitch Whine Noise

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Vic-Z3
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Hi Pitch Whine Noise

Post by Vic-Z3 »

This come's in at around 80mph and stays, how annoying is it? Bloudy thats
how ............. :evil:
It seems to eminating from around the middle of the dash area.
Banging and proding and holding things wont stop it.
Help me please it is doing my head in .......... :head:
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Midsomer Mikey
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hi pitch whine noise

Post by Midsomer Mikey »

My first thoughts low oil level or old oil in gear box thats were i`d start or clutch :shrug
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My first thoughts low oil level or old oil in gear box thats were i`d start or clutch :shrug
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Post by Midsomer Mikey »

can anyone explain why it double posted
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aceman
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Post by aceman »

Midsomer Mikey wrote:can anyone explain why it double posted
Usually you get a double post if you use the back button immediatly after posting.
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Post by Midsomer Mikey »

Thankyou will try not to do it again
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kruisn
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Post by kruisn »

Could it be wind noise eminating from the heater/aircon vents on the dashboard, maybe a leaf or similar caught in the vent grill.
You would presume if it was mechanical it would also sound in the lower gears. Or if it is the diff it would be a lower tone. Good hunting.
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Post by Vic-Z3 »

I will go with the vents first me thinks ................... :(
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