Subtle whine noise when accelerating

[Adrien]

Hello everyone,

I started noticing a noise coming from the front of the car when accelerating. Since I recently bought the car (used), I am unsure if this is a normal sound or if it indicates a problem.

Here's the link of the audio file: https://drive.google.com/open?id=16591X1ZWCGN7_vxO6uZEQAHUtFHSNm9V

The noise is mostly noticable between 5 and 8 seconds:
https://i.imgur.com/6QU3xi0.png

I performed a few tests so far:
- Not influenced by AC
- Sound is louder when accelerating but still present (very faint) when rolling at a constant speed
- Sound pitch and loudness is not affected by the gear I am in (automatic transmission)

Should I be worried or is this a normal sound?

[Toolaholic]

Mine has been doing that too lately. 2007 with 118,000 on it. I’m guessing CV joint maybe ?

[Adrien]

Mine has been doing that too lately. 2007 with 118,000 on it. I’m guessing CV joint maybe ?

Listening to some videos of bad CV joints makes me think it is sometging else. For example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c1nxR7aq1o&feature=youtu.be&t=10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0pEp3yVS4o&feature=youtu.be&t=24

[Brighton]

That sounds pretty normal. I wouldn't devote any time or money into tracking it down until it presents itself as an actual issue.

[Adrien]

That sounds pretty normal. I wouldn't devote any time or money into tracking it down until it presents itself as an actual issue.

Thanks, I'll start to worry only if it gets louder :smile: