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We've got a continuous droning sound that gets louder if you go faster- any ideas pls

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Mics_chick
Mics_chick Posts: 12,014 Forumite
in Motoring
Our car is a Fiat Multipla - or Ugly-pla (if you want) but we like it so ner LOL

The suspension was an advisory on the MOT in January but we've only just had it done coz of money. We thought it would solve the noise but it hasn't...

It's not the engine that's making the sound coz it's still there if you hold the clutch in ???

I wondered if any of you luvverly peeps might know what else it could be?
You should never call somebody else a nerd or geek because everybody (even YOU !!!) is an
"anorak" about something whether it's trains, computers, football, shoes or celebs :p :rotfl:
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  • Coveredinbees!!!!
    Coveredinbees!!!! Posts: 3,955 Forumite
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    wheel bearing, wheel out of balance, brakes, drive shaft anything else that might be going round as you drive????
    Nothing to see here, move along.
  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
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    We've got a continuous droning sound that gets louder if you go faster- any ideas pls


    Mother-in-Law in the back seat?
  • king100
    king100 Posts: 1,565 Forumite
    Mics_chick wrote: »
    I wondered if any of you luvverly peeps might know what else it could be?

    Wind if you have a convertible.

    The police if they are chasing you.
    I all have learnt is from others on many sites.
    Seek legal help if unsure.
    Dont pay Private Parking tickets - they are mere invoices.

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  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    Mics_chick wrote: »
    Our car is a Fiat Multipla - or Ugly-pla (if you want) but we like it so ner LOL

    The suspension was an advisory on the MOT in January but we've only just had it done coz of money. We thought it would solve the noise but it hasn't...

    It's not the engine that's making the sound coz it's still there if you hold the clutch in ???

    I wondered if any of you luvverly peeps might know what else it could be?

    does the sound change when you take a bend at speed
    does it come from the front or rear?
    TBH i would say wheel bearing as a 1st guess

    PS multiplas rock!
  • jimbms
    jimbms Posts: 1,100 Forumite
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  • mikey72
    mikey72 Posts: 14,680 Forumite
    Wheel bearing.
  • Mics_chick
    Mics_chick Posts: 12,014 Forumite
    Thanks for the replies, especially the useless but humourous one :D
    You should never call somebody else a nerd or geek because everybody (even YOU !!!) is an
    "anorak" about something whether it's trains, computers, football, shoes or celebs :p :rotfl:
  • Mics_chick
    Mics_chick Posts: 12,014 Forumite
    custardy wrote: »
    does the sound change when you take a bend at speed I can't remember to be honest but I'll listen out for this the next time go out in it :D
    does it come from the front or rear? I think it's the rear coz it always sounds louder when I'm sitting in the back (when OH is driving) than when I'm driving it.
    TBH i would say wheel bearing as a 1st guess

    PS multiplas rock!
    I agree that they're great cars Custardy I just wanted to get first in coz I knew someone would roll out the Ugly-pla tag anyway... ;)
    You should never call somebody else a nerd or geek because everybody (even YOU !!!) is an
    "anorak" about something whether it's trains, computers, football, shoes or celebs :p :rotfl:
  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    if the sound goes quieter or disappears on bends then its pretty likely its a bearing
    rears are generally easier than fronts
  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    Wheel bearing.
    "Mics_chick wrote:
    The suspension was an advisory on the MOT in January but we've only just had it done coz of money.

    Nice to know you skimp on one of the three things that keeps you on the road....
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