Hi all.

I have owned my 2006 RRS TDV6 for a few months and it has been back to the garage for a new rear diff, rear roll bar bushes and a few small problems which have been sorted. I am now debating to hand the car back to the garage which i am still legally able to do so due to the issues and this new mystery noise. I love the car but have zero trust in this particular one now , maybe its had a bad life im not sure !

Full service history, 107,000km

The new noise is a groaning noise coming from the front, around about under the pedals as far as i can tell. It only appears under low rpm going up a slight incline usually on the motorway. It makes no noises under heavy load or whilst stationary, any ideas would be a big help ! I read about possible TC issues and tried holding the brake and revving to 2000rpm in D and it didn't bog down or stall just wouldn't rev higher, is this normal?

Cheers

If you still have warranty take the dealer service manager for a ride to listen to the noise. Could be exhaust, diff, wheel bearing or a number of other things. Wheel bearing should make more noise when you turn to one side (more load on that wheel).

Well I did some more investigating and the noise is only apparent in 5th gear at 1500rpm, it is at the garage now so will let you know what it turns out to be for any one else getting this noise.

I have a groaning noise also it's called the missis don't stop either 😂😂.

Hats off to you Ned either very brave got balls of steel, your Mrs doesn't read the threads or you like the spare bed room  2008 G4 RRSport TDV8 current
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