Speed-dependant Vibration

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ShotgunDrew

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Hiya guys, done a search on similar problems and can't find owt that sounds similar...


I've just developed a funny vibration sound that comes from the driver's side of the dashboard. Starts happening at 40mph and is worst at around 40-45, then quietens down but is still there. I can't feel it through the steering or gearbox etc, even though it's the sort of noise that you'd think you would be able to feel!

Could this just be an unbalanced wheel?

i jetwashed it last night and it started shortly afterwards... just wondering if I've knocked one of the balance weights off.
 
yup as mad hat suggests try swappin wheels over 1st and see if there is any difference,
 
Oh crap... it's not the wheel balancing and now I'm starting to worry!

The best way i can describe the noise is that it's like an intermittent resonant sounding noise that appears to come from behind the driver's side A-pillar. Imagine a speaker that's distorting because of the bass and you're somewhere close to the noise... and no, it's not the stereo!

Thought it might be a loose wheel arch panel or similar, but apart from a small amount of movement in them I can't find anything mega loose.

Help.... :confused: :confused: :confused: I've just booked a holiday for next month and it will be a real dampener on it, if this turns into an expensive fix!
 
i wud say it cud be prop shaft unbalanced - but if its from o/s A-pillar its unlikely. Maybe it is just a loose panel somewhere - but arent all hippoo fixes expensive.
oops!
Mondeo says I must be quiet - so I aint sayin' nuffink else
 
I would have thought if it was something as big as the prop shaft or even an axle, I'd have felt it through the steering, pedals and/or gearbox.

All suggestions welcome, so keep em coming! I'm determined to find it this weekend!
 
No... although I pass a stealer on the way home, so might call in.

Problem is they'll probably just say "oh, leave it with us for an hour and give us 60 quid and we'll do a diagnosis."

Will give them a call though and see what they say... good thinking batman!
 
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