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2012 TDI 135kmi Sounds Like a Glass Harmonica - Front Pass. (Video Linked)

Video Link - 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVuAO78dVzI&feature=emb_title
Video Link -2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=WmqQh0qbWik&feature=emb_title
I just purchased this 2012 Touareg for my father, and I've noticed this
persistent whining noise coming from the front passenger side area of the car. I had a VW specialty shop look it over and they could not isolate the noise. The Drive shaft/prop shaft rubber/bearings seem to be in good shape and it is not making a thudding sound. It has new pulley/tensioner for water/injector pump.
Symptoms
-Loud whining as illustrated in the video
-Very very mild and infrequent feedback in steering wheel associated with whining (and I mean virtually undetectable and very sparse).
Frequency
-Most prominent between 20-50mph seems to subside at highway speeds.
-Is not limited to corning (usual wheel bearing sign)
-Does not change or stop when AC/Heater is on or off (Not the blower motor)
-Only happens when vehicle is moving
 
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