Hi Folks, I'm trying to diagnose front end noise which sounds like a wheel bearing and comes in about 30mph and is most noticeable to 50mph after which general road noise kind of drowns it out. I can't spin the front wheels in neutral (Engine running or off) enough to generate and noise or vibration in the same way you can on the rear wheels.
Wheels/tyres have recently been changed and made no difference (actually I think it is a little quieter which is weird as db rating for new tyres is actually higher than old). Recently had 4 wheel alignment and this made no difference. Pretty sure the noise is from the front and I don't believe the DQ500 is susceptible to output bearing noise. The noise persists when DSG is freewheeling.
Van is at 88k and under extended warranty. Would VW consider this as a warranty claim or would 88k be fair wear/tear? It is lowered on 20" wheels but could put original 17" back on for diagnosis if they are likely to push back on warranty due to larger wheels/increased bearing strain.
Any thoughts?
Wheels/tyres have recently been changed and made no difference (actually I think it is a little quieter which is weird as db rating for new tyres is actually higher than old). Recently had 4 wheel alignment and this made no difference. Pretty sure the noise is from the front and I don't believe the DQ500 is susceptible to output bearing noise. The noise persists when DSG is freewheeling.
Van is at 88k and under extended warranty. Would VW consider this as a warranty claim or would 88k be fair wear/tear? It is lowered on 20" wheels but could put original 17" back on for diagnosis if they are likely to push back on warranty due to larger wheels/increased bearing strain.
Any thoughts?
