Guest smad Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Hello Everyone, After a few weeks of searching, I just bought a 95 Pathfinder SE with approx 123,000 miles. There is this high pitched squeal that I can hear with the windows down when I am going around 20-25 MPH. It is not consistant at all, it randomly happens. At first I though it was a belt but wouldn't the sound be based on an RPM range then instead of a speed range? Any clue on what this can be? Could it be the auto hubs going bad? If so, how can I test the hubs? Thanks in advance for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailChaser Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 First thing I'd check would be the brakes... Most of'em make a squealing noise to let you know it's time to change'em. Some squeal like that when they're still good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smad Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Thanks for your response. I had the brakes checked and they are good. Although my brakes do squeak, there is a seperate more of an almost belt squel type of sound... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Hubs or front wheel bearings, perhaps. If the brakes are fine, then look elsewhere. It might even be one of the belts on the engine. Dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smad Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Thanks 88pathoffroad. How can I test the hubs to see if that is what it is making the sound? Is there a way to test that the hubs are working correctly? All the visible belts look ok. Although, I don't think that the timing belt has been changed (I am taking it in for that in a few days), could the sound be caused by the timing belt? Sorry about all the questions, I'm planning on taking it on a long road trip soon and need to get it solid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I've never heard of a timing belt causing noise since it is a toothed belt. Typically, you get squeal with a V-belt when it gets old and glazed (shiney). Cheap to throw on a new set of v-belts and rule that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Geologist Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I think I have had the same issue for a few months now, but the squeal is so transient that I have yet to try to fix it (my hunch is that it is the hubs: definitely not rmp or brake dependent). Lemme know when you isolate the trouble spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Pathy Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 I had a similar problem. I came up with the wheel bearings as the source of the noise on my truck. It would come and go and it really got annoying to the point where I went and bought the wheel bearing locknut tool. It was the right front wheel bearing that wasnt torqued enough. I noticed that it would show up after I had hit a bump that would slightly elevate the front like cresting a small hill really quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Wasn't there an issue with front hub internal seals squealing when they get dirty/old. I recall reading it somewhere. Can someone add a bit more light on this as I can't locate relevant info?? Could be the answer if not brakes or bearings. Good Luck Buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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