Hello fellow "eggers"
I finally got into a Touareg. Specifically a 2008 3.6 v6, lux package. Not too many luxury options - more like a base version.
I absolutely enjoy driving the car, however, I have noticed a very loud vibration/humming sound at highway speeds, especially over 40mph, and it gets louder as I get faster. Just a subtle vibration that feels like a vibration feature on a massage chair, however, it makes driving fairly uncomfortable. I can feel the vibration on steering wheel, and everywhere else on the car.
Drive shaft was replaced in 2013 by previous owner, brand new tires installed 2 months ago.
There is a slight thump sometimes when I step on the gas pedal or when I let go of it, almost as it does when your motor or trans mounts are shot. I have checked and the mounts all appear to be in good shape.
Any ideas of what I could be experiencing? From reading the forums these seem to be possible causes:
1) Wheel balancing - roadforce balancing may fix issue
2) Drive Shaft
3) Transfer Case
4) Wheel bearings - These do no appear to be the issue as the sound does not change whether I turn the wheel or not.
I would almost prefer this to be a drive shaft issue because my friend's shop could have one installed relatively cheaply, and the part is relatively inexpensive compared to the transfer case.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you!
I finally got into a Touareg. Specifically a 2008 3.6 v6, lux package. Not too many luxury options - more like a base version.
I absolutely enjoy driving the car, however, I have noticed a very loud vibration/humming sound at highway speeds, especially over 40mph, and it gets louder as I get faster. Just a subtle vibration that feels like a vibration feature on a massage chair, however, it makes driving fairly uncomfortable. I can feel the vibration on steering wheel, and everywhere else on the car.
Drive shaft was replaced in 2013 by previous owner, brand new tires installed 2 months ago.
There is a slight thump sometimes when I step on the gas pedal or when I let go of it, almost as it does when your motor or trans mounts are shot. I have checked and the mounts all appear to be in good shape.
Any ideas of what I could be experiencing? From reading the forums these seem to be possible causes:
1) Wheel balancing - roadforce balancing may fix issue
2) Drive Shaft
3) Transfer Case
4) Wheel bearings - These do no appear to be the issue as the sound does not change whether I turn the wheel or not.
I would almost prefer this to be a drive shaft issue because my friend's shop could have one installed relatively cheaply, and the part is relatively inexpensive compared to the transfer case.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you!