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boffin486

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 9

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Freelander 2 Autobox Whines

Hi folks - I have noticed my Autobox has been getting noisier & noisier just lately. Its operation is not affected - changes up & down are as smooth as ever. Perhaps its time for an oil change?

15th Nov 2022 10:19 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4571

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

Indeed perhaps.

Some more info would help. Jules

15th Nov 2022 10:21 pm

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1825

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

Re: Freelander 2 Autobox Whines

boffin486 wrote:
Hi folks - I have noticed my Autobox has been getting noisier & noisier just lately. Its operation is not affected - changes up & down are as smooth as ever. Perhaps its time for an oil change?

Are you sure it's the gearbox? The PTU is a more likely candidate IMO. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

15th Nov 2022 10:30 pm

boffin486

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 9

Ah, now not so sure - it is a noticeable whining which changes with road speed. It seems to be coming from the gearbox (noticeably towards the front end).
As I said, the operation of the box is nice & smooth - no snatching or clunks from it. Its the sort of noise a worn bearing might make.

16th Nov 2022 2:07 pm

BossBob

Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Bristol
Posts: 1255

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Baltic Blue

If the wining is relative to road speed it probably isn’t the gearbox as sounds linked to that would be relative to engine speed. Sounds can seem to come from the other end of the car from the components that are actually causing the noise. Get some “chassis ears”, microphones that can be attached around the car and monitored by a passenger while driving.

16th Nov 2022 3:10 pm

merlinj79

Member Since: 14 Aug 2019
Location: San Diego
Posts: 313

Re: Freelander 2 Autobox Whines

Nodge68 wrote:
boffin486 wrote:
Hi folks - I have noticed my Autobox has been getting noisier & noisier just lately. Its operation is not affected - changes up & down are as smooth as ever. Perhaps its time for an oil change?

Are you sure it's the gearbox? The PTU is a more likely candidate IMO.

Also... the cabin blower motor can make whining noises that sound a whole lot like drivetrain stuff, even varies with engine rpm (presumably due to slight alternator voltage output variations).

That's easy to rule out, turn the HVAC off.

16th Nov 2022 10:57 pm

boffin486

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 9

Hello all, thanks for the replies - I have now listened more carefully & the whine is related to the gears as it goes up and down but, apart from changing pitch, is equally as loud in all gears. I'm still puzzled but do suspect its the gearbox at fault - maybe a worn O/P shaft bearing? It does sound as if its going to be expensive............

17th Nov 2022 6:27 pm

MotionInc

Member Since: 17 Jun 2019
Location: North America
Posts: 1293

Stethoscope on a hoist but, pretty sure it's the PTU unless you are having shifting issues?

17th Nov 2022 7:17 pm

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