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bkscott · 02-01-2012, 04:12 PM

Here is what it probably is. There is a baffle that fits between the frame and the fender. It is there to black the flow of air passing throught the panel. It had probably fallen off and now the wind is passing through cause the whistle noise you are hearing.

I had my car on a lift and found it hanging from the bottom of the car. One of these days I will pull the fender liner and see if I can get to the panel and glue it back.

For now I live with the whistle.

This is where it is located.

Trevorw24 · 02-01-2012, 04:56 PM

Not sure, but I understand your frustration.

Caspers2SSRS · 02-01-2012, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkscott

Here is what it probably is. There is a baffle that fits between the frame and the fender. It is there to black the flow of air passing throught the panel. It had probably fallen off and now the wind is passing through cause the whistle noise you are hearing.

I had my car on a lift and found it hanging from the bottom of the car. One of these days I will pull the fender liner and see if I can get to the panel and glue it back.

For now I live with the whistle.

This is where it is located.

I'm amused by your neighbors Beamers in the backdrop starring your Gen5 down.

jmaynard · 02-01-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhoDat24

hey thanks for the responses... definitely not from the mirrors, lol. Like I said it is a difficult sound to describe. In response to a few of you, my car is 100% factory outside of an aftermarket axle back exhaust, so it couldn't be a cold air intake or turbo. it sounds like if you were to hum or whistle a low pitch then go to a high pitch.

Look at window pillars. Also check the window seal. Best way to do that is with a BUNCH of water all at once. Point the hose directly at the edge of the window and spray away. If there is any condensation on the inside you have the problem.

Also, look at you door lines and make sure your seams are not stickint out even a little.

One last thing, check the wheel skirts and make sure they are not loose.

WhoDat24 · 02-02-2012, 01:32 PM

Thanks for yalls help. I've decided that it is almost impossible to describe this noise I'm hearing. i know I said it sounded like a whistling, but it is not from the wind, since I have heard the sound while I'm stopped. I think it has something to do with my A/C; possibly a flap opening and closing and being squeaky. I, too, am stumped.

Its just funny sounding. Almost sounds like this

HTML Code:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLMJaK7Zngo

. Doesn't really sound like it is coming from the outside of the car, now that I think of it.

Adrian97c · 05-19-2015, 08:29 AM

I'm getting same sounds from AC when stopped.

IneedAZ · 05-19-2015, 10:13 AM

Do you notice the noise only when pressing on the gas at a certain rpm range? I have a whistling ~2000rpm, but only if i press the gas, stops as soon as i release the pedal. For this reason i doubt mine is from headlights or mirrors being it only does it when foot is on the gas.

Dale_K · 05-19-2015, 06:13 PM

There is actually an article about this in Techlink, an online publication GM puts out for dealer techs. I don't have a link but I remember the article said that while the sound seems to come from the A pillar area the real source is a gap around the headlight trim. The fix was a small bead of silicone.

OK, found the link.
http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/?s=camaro+whistle

shibbs · 05-19-2015, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale_K

There is actually an article about this in Techlink, an online publication GM puts out for dealer techs. I don't have a link but I remember the article said that while the sound seems to come from the A pillar area the real source is a gap around the headlight trim. The fix was a small bead of silicone.

OK, found the link.
http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/?s=camaro+whistle

Considering the thread is from 2012, I'm gonna say that link isn't relevant.

Adrian97c · 05-19-2015, 06:32 PM

Whistle sound I get is def from AC. Not this

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02-01-2012, 04:12 PM	#15
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,609 View My Garage	Here is what it probably is. There is a baffle that fits between the frame and the fender. It is there to black the flow of air passing throught the panel. It had probably fallen off and now the wind is passing through cause the whistle noise you are hearing. I had my car on a lift and found it hanging from the bottom of the car. One of these days I will pull the fender liner and see if I can get to the panel and glue it back. For now I live with the whistle. This is where it is located. __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

02-01-2012, 04:56 PM	#16
Trevorw24 Black Ma6ic Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,471	Not sure, but I understand your frustration. __________________ DT Headers l MRT v2 l Injen SRI l Hurst STS l Resonators Delete l Lowered 1.25'' l 35% Tint l Black Bowties l Tinted Tail Lights l AAC lighting l Debadged

02-02-2012, 01:32 PM	#19
WhoDat24 Geaux Saints Geaux Drives: Bumblebee. 2SS/RS (#88**) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lexington, Virginia Posts: 109	Thanks for yalls help. I've decided that it is almost impossible to describe this noise I'm hearing. i know I said it sounded like a whistling, but it is not from the wind, since I have heard the sound while I'm stopped. I think it has something to do with my A/C; possibly a flap opening and closing and being squeaky. I, too, am stumped. Its just funny sounding. Almost sounds like this HTML Code: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLMJaK7Zngo . Doesn't really sound like it is coming from the outside of the car, now that I think of it. __________________

05-19-2015, 08:29 AM	#20
Adrian97c Drives: Wife's 14' IS 250 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 2,207	I'm getting same sounds from AC when stopped. __________________ 2016 Camaro HBM A8, 2SS, NPP, Sunroof, Kalahari Interior/kneepads, Black bowties, 56v: -11% tint all around Ordered • 2/06/16 Built on • 3/22/16 Adopted • 4/07/16 Sold on 2/05/16: 2014 Camaro SW L99, 2SS, RS, NAV, Inferno Orange Interior: -Borla ATAK catback -Range AFM delete -15% tint all around -Red LED interior bulbs -55k white Cree LED fogs -License plate LED bulb swap -12" Sub Kit, BA amp swap -Oracle ghosted LED sidemarkers

05-19-2015, 10:13 AM	#21
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,111 View My Garage	Do you notice the noise only when pressing on the gas at a certain rpm range? I have a whistling ~2000rpm, but only if i press the gas, stops as soon as i release the pedal. For this reason i doubt mine is from headlights or mirrors being it only does it when foot is on the gas. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

05-19-2015, 06:13 PM	#22
Dale_K Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hot Springs, AR Posts: 76	There is actually an article about this in Techlink, an online publication GM puts out for dealer techs. I don't have a link but I remember the article said that while the sound seems to come from the A pillar area the real source is a gap around the headlight trim. The fix was a small bead of silicone. OK, found the link. http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/?s=camaro+whistle

05-19-2015, 06:32 PM	#24
Adrian97c Drives: Wife's 14' IS 250 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 2,207	Whistle sound I get is def from AC. Not this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2016 Camaro HBM A8, 2SS, NPP, Sunroof, Kalahari Interior/kneepads, Black bowties, 56v: -11% tint all around Ordered • 2/06/16 Built on • 3/22/16 Adopted • 4/07/16 Sold on 2/05/16: 2014 Camaro SW L99, 2SS, RS, NAV, Inferno Orange Interior: -Borla ATAK catback -Range AFM delete -15% tint all around -Red LED interior bulbs -55k white Cree LED fogs -License plate LED bulb swap -12" Sub Kit, BA amp swap -Oracle ghosted LED sidemarkers

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