Anybody who knows about auto repair should probably know this, but I do not.
I have a 2000 Mazda Protege ES:
-Over the course of a few days the car developed a progressively worse
vibration in the left front wheel. It is a high frequency vibration, and
makes a noise like a fast revving motorcycle.
-It occurs anywhere higher than 15 MPH; at higher speeds the frequency of
the vibration is so high that it seems less noticible.
-The steering wheel itself does not vibrate.
-The vibration gets worse when turning the car to the same side (left) and
goes away when turning to the (right).
-I just bought two new front tires, but the vibration persists.
I'm thinking bearings. Anyone have any other ideas?
Kirk - 28 Aug 2003 13:17 GMT
Could be a broken belt(s) in the tire, or bad tie rod ends.
HTH
Kirk
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> I'm thinking bearings. Anyone have any other ideas?
nItpIk - 29 Aug 2003 14:56 GMT
Have your brake pads checked and make sure the lug nuts on your wheel are
torqued properly.
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> I'm thinking bearings. Anyone have any other ideas?
ningsong - 18 Aug 2005 14:52 GMT
My Hyundai has the same problem. The vibration gets worse when turning the
car to the same side (left) and goes away when turning to the (right).
Have you fixed the car?