Wierd Noise from left side....2002 Boxster - non S

[john90290]

its a whinning sound kind of like a belt but it occurs only sometimes, clutch in or out, rpm not a factor and stops below 25mph instantly. It's loud and people stare.... I have shame...

bearing? axle issues, brake wear indicator?

Any help as always would be appreciated

[jhandy]

so you can not make it occur at all while not driving? If this is the case, it has to be a wheel bearing/brakes/ or transmission. other wise if it was anything to do with the motor, you would be able to reproduce it while standing still.

[boxterdad]

Sounds like my 2002, which had a bad wheel bearing on the right side--my mechanic knew about it because he had replaced one 2-weeks before, also on a 2002.