2005 Honda CRV High pitch whistling sound on driver's side

2005 HONDA CRV
88,500 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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LIL
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After I'm driving awhile, I hear a very high pitch whistling sound coming fromt the driver's side and when I turn the steering wheel to the left. It gets louder as I drive. When I shut off the car and then start again, it takes awhile before the noise comes back.. Any ideas?
Jun 29, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Lil,

Is the noise present when vehicle is not moving?
Jul 5, 2009 at 9:36 AM
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LIL
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No, only when moving... someone said could be in the bearings?
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:03 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Bearings do not emit whistling noises.

I would suspect the brake wear indicator or the backing plates to be the culprit. Check these out.
Jul 5, 2009 at 11:06 AM
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