Humming noise

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DazzyA
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Post Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:52 pm

Forgot my head unit today and noticed the car makes a low huming sound, nothing to do with engine seems more like wheels or diff. Is there anyway of testing the wheel bearings or diff or could it be something else.
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Post Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:57 pm

Normaly, you can check the wheel bearing just by lifting the wheel of the floor, and giving it a spin.
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Post Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:01 pm

Sorry mate, what will happen if good or bad, haven't got a clue :oops:
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Post Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:05 pm

If it is good, you should not heard any real noise.

If it is bad, you might here a bit of a "Crunchy/Grindy" noise, also, grab the wheel, top & Bottom, side, and check for any movement...
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Post Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:08 pm

cheers mate, I'll try that tomorrow.
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