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Hi, I've got an audi A3 54plate, I get a low pitch humming noise which is really annoying from the rear oft he car, when I'm doing 25 mph plus and when I turn right 80% onwards it gets louder, I've had both rear wheel bearings changed and it still makes the noise, any ideas please?

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Check your CV joints or your universal joints in your propeller shafts. It can make that noise.

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Jul 28, 2008

SOURCE: noise in front end, sounds

You say the rear wheel axles and bearings have been replaced, you mention nothing of the front wheels, you have the symptoms of a front wheel bearing being worn out, remove them and check for pitting in the bearing rollers or the bearing races, I am sure you will find a problem. Hope this helps solve your issue with the bearing noise.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 28, 2008

SOURCE: 2006 Volvo S60 AWD rear humming noise

Wheel bearing is the most likely cause. Prob a 1.5-2 hour labor rate job in the shop.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2008

SOURCE: 2005 buick leSabre whine or humming noise from front end.

I had the same problem with my 2000 Buick LeSabre last year. Took it in and they determined the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Costs about $300 per bearing, but definitely needs to be replaced as you'd be in serious trouble if the thing went out at highway speeds.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 28, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 Audi A4 Quattro has a noisy rear differential

It's the wheel bearing. Guaranteed. Just replaced mine. Go to Audiworld tech articles for step by step instructions on how to test the wheel bearings. They must have been put in wrong last time or they just went out again.

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Jerry Koski

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  • Posted on Apr 22, 2009

SOURCE: 1994 Chevy Astro has two distinct noises. AT 40

Hey First thing I always look for is cheapest thing to repair or look at .. Make sure your tires are not cupping .. or make sure they are wearing good and smoothe all the way around .. this can make a terrible noise if they are cupped or worn improperly.. then I would Jack up one side and shake the rear wheels make sure those bearings are tight feeling .. you should be able to tell if they are loose this way ... I dont know how many miles are on your van but usually the drive line is not the problem.. this is probably last thing you need need to shake and see if there is play in it.. Holler if you need more and thanks Jerry

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When it makes the noise and you able to do this try turning to the right and to the left. If the noise changes or goes away than your on the right track with a bad wheel bearing.

I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

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Jack up the rear wheels and spin them by hand you should be able to hear the noise by doing this.

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