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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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whirring and high pitched sound front passenger side?

I have about 1k miles on the new GL450. I was driving on the highway and a steady 65mph. I can't help but notice a high-pitched sound coupled with a "whirring" noise upon acceleration coming from somewhere in front of the passenger side of the car. Not sure if it's suspension or engine compartment related. Sounds a bit off to say the least. Anyone have any idea what this could be?
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Couple suspects listed here come to mind -

  1. Nov 20, 2008 - S-B-83.55/87e - Replacement of Refrigerant Compressor Belt Pulley Due to Noise Complaint.
  2. Oct 27, 2008 - S-B-13.22/01e - Noise Coming From Front of Engine.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Does it only happen at high speed and upon acceleration? When my airmatic compressor died, faint buzzing sound was coming from front passenger side, but it was all the time.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by oknish
Couple suspects listed here come to mind -

  1. Nov 20, 2008 - S-B-83.55/87e - Replacement of Refrigerant Compressor Belt Pulley Due to Noise Complaint.
  2. Oct 27, 2008 - S-B-13.22/01e - Noise Coming From Front of Engine.
thanks! first one sounds likely.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by slim nicky
Does it only happen at high speed and upon acceleration? When my airmatic compressor died, faint buzzing sound was coming from front passenger side, but it was all the time.
Not really a faint buzzing sound. I only notice when accelerating. No faint buzzing all the time.
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