Use Dynamat Extreme on the floor pan, it will reduce the road noise level.
Use Dynamat Extreme on the floor pan and the fenders. http://www.dynamat.com/download/vss/2651_2000_Dodge_Caravan.pdf
To gain access to the battery, remove the front tire on the drivers side. The battery is located behind the wheel liner towards the front of the car.
What kind of noise and is it just one tire?
1999 Mercury front and humming noises can because by several things. Tire noises are the most common cause. A tire that is not wearing properly can cause a humming noise.
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It is the opening in the fender that the tire sits in.
32 psi.
Brakes, CV Joints, wheel bearing or a tire with a slipped belt. That is a difficult one to diagnose without hearing the noise.
If the slapping noise gets progressively faster as the tires turn, check for a large nail or rock in the tire tread.
What would cause a grinding noise after a tire is replaced and the brakes are not worn?
Bad tire? try moving it to another location on vehicle Bad wheel bearing?
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