2003 Pontiac Grand Am Whining with rpm

2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GABY04
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I have uploaded a video clip of the noise i am experiencing. It has to be coming from the driver side of the car. The whine is hard to listen at first but gets better to listen to at the end

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WopomEKMXQ
Sep 24, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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I need to know if you hear this noise only while driving, or while sitting still as well. This will help me narrow it down.

Also, does the noise get louder with speed?
Sep 25, 2010 at 4:59 PM
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GABY04
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It is only while driving and it does get louder with speed
Sep 25, 2010 at 5:02 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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O.K. I this is either a wheel bearing or the brakes. If the sound changes (to a grinding sound) as you hit the brakes at any speed, then it's the brakes.

If the sound is like a jet engine ready for take off that gets louder the faster you go, then it's the wheel bearing.
Sep 25, 2010 at 5:06 PM
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