Why does my front right of my car rattle when I hit bumps on the road?
A “rattle“ sound on light bumps (cracks in road): This is consistent with anti roll bar drop links that are worn out or that have snapped. Notably, this sound often goes away when a vehicle reaches higher speeds. Alternatively, this sound could also indicate worn-out shock absorbers.
What kind of car Rattles at highway speeds?
Rattle in right front area of car when driving at highway speed? I have a 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT with about 255,000 miles. Over the last several months I’ve noticed a rattling noise coming from the right front quadrant of the car when driving at highway speeds (60 MPH and up).
Where does the rattle come from in my car?
Over the last several months I’ve noticed a rattling noise coming from the right front quadrant of the car when driving at highway speeds (60 MPH and up). I also notice that it seems to diminish and/or go away entirely when I drive in the rain.
Where does the rattle come from on a Lexus ES?
There were three different noises. The overhead console rattled continuously and the dealer said that there was a window installation clip left in place. They removed it seemed to go away for a while but now it is back. The other noises seem to come from the passenger side above the window.
Why does my front suspension rattle?
Rattles on smooth roads? When the front (or rear) end of your ride starts rattling on smooth surfaces with barely any suspension movement, it’s most likely sway bar links. Most vehicles are equipped with a front sway bar (and many have them on the rear as well).
Why does my Toyota Corolla make a rattling noise?
While there are a variety of reasons your Toyota Corolla is rattling, the most common 3 are the ball joints, struts or strut mount, or a problem with the sway bar links. See what others are asking about their Toyota Corolla. Get answers from RepairPal’s community of auto experts and enthusiasts. New Rattle?
What makes a rattling noise in the front end?
Rattling, Clunking Noise in Front End: This Noise Is Driving Us This noise is driving us bonkers. When we hit a rough place in the road, the front end rattles or clunks. If we are on a gravel road, the nose is horrible. Sounds like the front end is falling out. We replaced stabilizer links, but no improvement. New struts did not help, either.
Why does my car’s front end Rattle and Clunk?
When we hit a rough place in the road, the front end rattles or clunks. If we are on a gravel road, the nose is horrible. Sounds like the front end is falling out. We replaced stabilizer links, but no improvement. New struts did not help, either. We do not know what to do. Mechanics are puzzled, and we are ready to sell it, soon. Please advise.
What do you do when you hear a rattling noise in your car?
You clip the microphones to suspect points, then drive around while listening with the headphones. You can move the microphones around to zero in on the source of the noise. Be aware that many mechanics have never seen or even heard of this tool. Suspension and alignment mechanics use it to find rattles, squeaks, and other noises.