1998 Volkswagen Sharan Vw Automatic Driving Over 40 Mph There High Pitched

1998 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
15,600 MILES
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BETTYSOLLEY
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VW Sharan - automatic - when driving over 40 mph there is a high pitched whistling/humming sound which seems to be coming from the front driver side. We have put in a new wheel bearing but the noise still persists. Any idea what could be wrong.
Mar 5, 2013 at 3:54 PM
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Could be the other wheel bearing on the other side.

The next time you hear the noise, move the steering wheel left and then right (like you are driving through a slalom). If the noise goes away in one direction and comes back in the other, then that confirms that it is a wheel bearing issue.

A Technician familiar with VWs should be able to identify the sound during a test drive.

Sounds, leaks, vibrations etc are not easy to diagnose with a keyboard over the internet.

Thomas
Mar 5, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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