konrad Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Ok I noticed that few days ago. I can hear high pitch whining noise when going past 20mph. I can only hear it on the driver’s side and with my windows down. I turned off AC and whine was still there. I am going to the dealer next week but I was wondering if anyone had this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 At first I thought you were hearing my ex-wife, but now I doubt it. Try turning radio up louder, and/or leaving windows up seriously, I haven't had this issue, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to flame my ex. Sorry. I hope you get resolution from the dealer though. Noises are usually a PITA to duplicate and diagnose. Good luck. If they find it, give the rest of us a heads up. Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zildjiank Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I think it's called a turbo... But, I'm not quite sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudfoot Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 you could have a leak from from your uppipe Got Torque ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myUsername Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Could it be the dreaded side mirror wind whistle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADirtyLegacy Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 have them check BOTH diff's for whining. it is what im going through now. they originally only checked the front..R&R the ring and pinion on the front oly to have the whine still there. then they checked the rear and found out that was where the noise was coming from after having had my car for a week. so now im waiting on a rear diff replacement. :mad: Kenda:dm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konrad Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 Thanks guys. It is not really RPM or speed dependent and I can only hear it with my windows down and when I pass near a wall or other cars. It is really annoying. I am taking it to the dealer tomorrow and will let you know what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laramieskibum Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I have this same exact issue that I've just started noticing. It is NOT throttle dependent, so it's not the turbo. Very high pitched, and I can only hear it on the drivers side with the window down. Even better when there is something to reflect the sound back into my window. '06 23k miles never abused....2 wheel bearings already...hurm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 DING DING DING We have bad wheel bearings here!!! I got my LF replaced and I can hear maybe the LR going now My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 SubieGt was almost right. Its not stinkin' bearings. Its your significant other whining on all the money you spent on modifications. Very easy to fix -- get a new significant other like SubieGT did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laramieskibum Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 doesn't sound like a wheel bearing, course I've only noticed them after they get so bad they make the droning sound... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkLegGt Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Is it the dreaded side-view mirror whistle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Go away when you hit the brakes? -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingFish Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 intercooler hose might have come off at the tb. happend to me. only made the sound under boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konrad Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 So I got back from a dealer today. They said it's a brake pad issue but it is normal operational noise! I told them that I can hear it when I am not braking. They told me that's normal for brake pads to touch rotors while driving. Correct me if I am wrong but when you are not breaking, pads and rotors should not touch! To me that's a BS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkLegGt Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Mine never make a sound when cruising. Now, after 33K miles, they chirp a bit when first applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrejda Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 doesn't sound like a wheel bearing, course I've only noticed them after they get so bad they make the droning sound... So there have been bad bearings here already? I started getting a drone from 25mph on about a week and a half ago. I thought is was the tires (running on stock re70's from the LGT) so I swapped fronts and rears (the sound was coming from the rear). But that did nothing. I'm going to swap all 4 tires for my winters just to rule them out completely before I take it in. If it is a bearing, I'm at 45k, so that would or would not be covered? mwiener2 what was your mileage? Other info: it is completely speed dependent - braking, gear, etc have no effect. It is much louder with the windows up. The car feels fine at all speeds other than the drone. Should I put my stock 16"s/snow tires on instead of the 17"BBS RK's (any reason dealer would blame them? ) I appreciate any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Stock RE70's? at 45k you're on your own as far as replacement goes. I was under 36k when i got mine replaced. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrejda Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 ^^^ RE-92's - thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhesketh Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 So there have been bad bearings here already? I started getting a drone from 25mph on about a week and a half ago. I thought is was the tires (running on stock re70's from the LGT) so I swapped fronts and rears (the sound was coming from the rear). But that did nothing. I'm going to swap all 4 tires for my winters just to rule them out completely before I take it in. If it is a bearing, I'm at 45k, so that would or would not be covered? mwiener2 what was your mileage? Other info: it is completely speed dependent - braking, gear, etc have no effect. It is much louder with the windows up. The car feels fine at all speeds other than the drone. Should I put my stock 16"s/snow tires on instead of the 17"BBS RK's (any reason dealer would blame them? ) I appreciate any advice. Don't bother waiting, it is a wheel bearing (or two.) I had a drone that sounded like a flight of WWII bombers following me and it was a bad bearing. Dealer took care of if no problem, and it is a powertrain warranty issue, so you are covered at 45K. My Mileage was around 20K I think when it became noticeable. neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repsak Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I think i have the same problem with my lgt, I have 1200 miles on her and i've been hearing it since 500 miles. It seems to go away when i apply the clutch to change gears at lower speeds ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhesketh Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Actually, the wheel bearing whines whether the clutch is in or not. If the wheels are spinning, the bearing makes the noise. The noise is independent of engine speed or tranny engagement if it is the bearing. Repsak, yours could be a clutch throwout bearing, but I am not sure. You should take it to the dealer. neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repsak Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Yeah, I gotta make an appointment soon. There almost seems to be 2 noises: 1) high pitch whine at about 25-35 mph after about 1 min of driving from a start or a rest. 2) A grinding/whine comming and going from time to time ranging from 10-40 mph almost sounds like something metal is scraping the rotors but if that were true i'd be able to hear it anytime the wheels were moving, but this is not the case, it comes and goes.. I can def. hear 2 different sounds going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 DING DING DING We have bad wheel bearings here!!! I got my LF replaced and I can hear maybe the LR going now Sounds like a bad wheel bearing to me too. My LR one (maybe both rear ones, but IIRC just the left one) went soon after I got my car (used). The wheel bearings seem to break a lot on this car. I've seen a lot of postings about bad ones on here, and even Car and Driver's long term test LGT needed both rear ones replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrejda Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 It was my driver's side rear bearing. Had it replaced under powertrain warranty yesterday. Flemington (NJ) Subaru was great. I called mon. morning and they said to bring it in first thing tues. It was easier for me to drop it off on my lunch break though so I did. They were finished by 4:30 pm monday. How long is the powertrain warranty , 6yr/60K? Somehow I missed all the complaints about this which is why I was reluctant to think it was a bearing when it started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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