tchads57

Thanks for the info on the TSB. I’ll be checking the VIN tonight. The zip tie works until I hit a bump and then the connector comes loose again. I like the quote at the end of your posts. Reminds me of a mentor who when questioned on whether he was lost would say “Nope, no matter where you go there you are and everybody has to be somewhere.”

I secured mine with a zip tie. The connector would snap in but not lock. I think it may have something to do with recent service on the wheel bearings.

Hmmm….dare I put my head under the car with my wife behind the wheel? Well, if I never post again, I appreciate the advice. I thought the dealer would have checked the exhaust system while the car was on the lift.

I doubt it would be the bellows in my case. I’ll put the car into neutral on the highway, coast down a hill and can still change the frequency using the brakes. I’m almost positive it’s drivetrain or bearing related. I’ll have my tire person rebalance the rear wheels as it looks like some weights were knocked off.

Thanks grnlantern. I was hoping the front bearings would be similar to the rear. We drive to VT regularly a (bought the Subaru to fit in) and don’t need a major failure while on the way there. Transmission, I hope not. I assume the noise will get louder as the part fails and then…..who knows.

Thanks MoleMan. I had the snows put on to rule out tire noise. There is still a noise, but not as loud. I was wondering if wheel bearings wear out quicker on an all wheel drive car. I drive 10 miles to work each day and 9 of it is on highway, so I can check the noise level at different speeds. Right now, I’ll call the dealer and mention that the noise better but still there. If it’s possible the front bearings are gone too, I may try the replacement myself. Maybe…..

New member here and hoping for some guidance on a 2015 Legacy, 58,600 miles. I have a low pitch whirring noise coming from the back of the vehicle. It seemed to come from the right rear and was most noticeable at 35-55 mph. The frequency changes with speed, but the general pitch remains the same. I put the rear seats down and the sound shifts to the center. I switched the tires to the snow tires early to see if it was tire related, no change. I thought wheel bearing and the dealer confirmed the noise and replaced the 2 rear bearings yesterday. Driving home I thought I could still hear the noise. I won’t be able to check until the rain stops, too much background noise on the highway. If it is still there, what are other possible causes of this type of noise? Aside from the Starlink system the car has been great. Thank you. PS: If this is covered in another thread please let me know