Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1999 1.6 (GLX) Whining noise when moving

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Wed 6 Aug 2008 13:31
1999 1.6 (GLX) Whining noise when moving - ThomasJPitts
Hi,

My car's started to make a whining noise that gets higher in pitch the faster I go. It starts at around 30mph and gets pretty much unbearable at around 50mph - the motorway is horrible!

It sounds like it's from one of the front wheels. At first I thought it was the passenger side but now it seems like both.

I haven't seen anyone about it yet, just wanted some idea of what it was before I go in touch with someone.

Anyone had a similar problem? Or have any idea what it could be?

Oh, and if it helps, my car has just gone through 60,000 miles!

Thomas
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Wed 6 Aug 2008 13:56
1999 1.6 (GLX) Whining noise when moving - RichardW
It'll probably be one (or possibly both, but unlikely) of the front wheel bearings. Should be about £100 to fix (or £200 if both need doing). If you jack the car up and spin the front wheels you will probably find one sounds rumbly - the one that needs changing!
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Tue 12 Aug 2008 00:06
1999 1.6 (GLX) Whining noise when moving - ThomasJPitts
Ah... now I have that non-specific engine warning light on as well. Does this mean something fairly serious is amiss?
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