I just bought a 2005 Hyundai Elantra GT driven two days and at 60 mph it begins a humming noise from the right front. Is this due to low profile tires that were put on it after market. The tire sensors are being replaced soon by the dealer cause the light's on, but what I don't think that would cause a humming sound. Is there realy something serious wrong with this car?
A hum from one tyre, if the same brand as the others, could be from the wheel bearing. If this is loose or worn, it will produce a low hum. You should be able to assess that by jacking up that wheel and shaking it fore and aft and top to bottom, then, take off the wheel and slowly rotate the hub while feeling for roughness. It should feel slick as glass.
Then, the wheel may be out of round or have something stuck in the tread. To see that, swap LH and RH front tyres for a bit, but don't leave them like that forever.
SOURCE: Hyundai 1998 Elantra Growling sound from front
You have a bad front wheel bearing on the left side because you say when you turn right the noise goes away, because when you turn right the suspension lifts up on the opposite side and releives some weight on the bearing causing it to quiet down. No it is NOT a DIY repair unless you have some pretty extensive tools. the quickest easiest and least expensive way to fix this is to go to a wrecking yard and buy a steering knuckle for the left. it will have a wheel bearing already pressed into it and all you have to do is replace the whole thing and you are done. do not open any brake lines or hoses to do this job just gently press the brake caliper piston back about 1/2" so it will fit over the brake pads when you reinstall.
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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.
SOURCE: low pressure light staying on .
go onto your sat nav screen and select maintenance,you reset it there
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