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Re: Jimi Hendrix Feedback Noise -- 5KCSTQ -- help?




Set it on fire......it worked for Hendrix....

Tom

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>I have an UAN: an Unidentified Annoying Noise coming from my 5KCSTQ.
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>It started s a faint whirling sound that seemed to be coming from under the
>car.  It only happened at low speeds (up to 30 mph  Then it gradually
>became louder and sounded like a bus with an automatic transmission
>switching gears -- as I slow down from higher speeds -- it really sounds
>like an auto trans. downshifting!
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>With the temp getting down to -5, it's even louder.  This morning, it
>actually began to sound exactly like Jimi Hendrix' feedback wails and cries
>during his rendition of the 'Star Spangled Banner.'
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>I'm serious.  The car sounds possessed by ghosts -- and the sounds are like
>wails from Jimi's stratocaster!
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>It has to be related to moving parts not having to do with the engine --
>like an axle, or a wheel bearing.  Although it doesn't sound like anything
>I've ever heard in my life.
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>An ideas?  Need y our help on this one..
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>TIA,
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>Richard
>5KCSTQ
>85 4KSQ
>82 VW Cabriolet
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