Why does my Mazda make a clunking noise when I hit a bump?

Why does my Mazda make a clunking noise when I hit a bump?

Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle / clunking noise from the rear stabilizer control link when driving on a rough road. Due to excessive impact while driving, a lateral force is applied to the rear stabilizer control link ball joint that creates a gap, resulting in the rattle noise.

Where does the clunking noise come from in my car?

Took it to the dealer twice and they could not hear the noise, they said. Just like with other drivers, it comes from the front end when I go over speed bumps at a slow speed. It’s also louder when the tire pressure is lower (30-32 psi as opposed to 36 psi recommended).

Why does my 2010 mz3 make a clunking noise?

I have this same noise on my 2010 mz3. Its ont he driver side and I hear it most while hitting a bump while turning (e.g a parking lot entrance) and when its cold out that same area creaks when turning the wheel in a stationary position. I looked around when I serviced my brakes but I didn’t see a single thing wrong.

What makes a clunking noise when you go over a bump?

KYB has a shock abs./strut assembly “GR-2 Excel-G” they promote for my car. They also h … read more I hear a clunking noise, like something is loose, when I go over small bumps in the road.

Why does my Mazda 3 make strange noise when accelerating?

Kinda reminded me of like when you have the carburetor at half choke on your lawnmower a little bit but only when he accelerated up to like 2500 rpm’s or so. Not sure if that would be like a timing issue, foul plug or injector issue…..i hate new cars, so much crap to them even a simple sensor problem can make it seem like the fault is elsewhere.

When do I go over a bump my car makes a clunking sound?

Vocational, Technical or Tra… Our 2007 Mazdaspeed3 has developed a clunking sound somewhere in the front end. There are around 90,000 miles on this car. This noise only … read more

What does a Mazda 3 make when accelerating?

Past week its gotten louder to the point i can easily hear it when speeding up, though it seems to go away after driving for a bit (maybe 5-10 minutes). Its in the background a bit as i’m speeding up about halfway through, to me it sounds a bit like its sputtering/unsteady grinding.

What kind of noise does a car make?

Rattling and/or leaking exhaust. Noisy pulley bearing on front of motor (usually idler or tensioner, occasionally an accessory itself). If you’re Jerry Seinfeld, perhaps you have sucked a muffin down your carburetor. What little i could hear, its definitely the engine, like a misfire or something.

What’s the clunking noise from the rear of my car?

Q: Clunking noise from the rear passenger side when going over uneven roads or bumps. Hi there! So I’ve been hearing clunking noise from my car lately.

How to fix rear knocking noise on Mazda 5?

If the rubber insulation cup is displaced, remove the rear suspension spring and rubber insulation cup. Reduce the height of the welding bead at the rear suspension spring upper mating surface.

Why does my car make a noise when going over a bump?

I remounted the jack properly and still the noise was there. Today since it was nicer out i had my windows down and I can now tell the noise is coming for the exterior of the vehicle at the rear end. It is at the rear drivers side and sounds like a metal on metal rattle when going over a bump.

Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle / clunking noise from the rear stabilizer control link when driving on a rough road. Due to excessive impact while driving, a lateral force is applied to the rear stabilizer control link ball joint that creates a gap, resulting in the rattle noise.

Q: Clunking noise from the rear passenger side when going over uneven roads or bumps. Hi there! So I’ve been hearing clunking noise from my car lately.

Why are the sway bars on my Mazda 5 clunking?

The Mazda 5 is a clunking blunder! Sway bar links & bushings on the front began clunking at 35,000 km. Replaced them (100 in parts, did it myself) and not 3 weeks later the rear end starts complaining. Replaced same on the rear (70 in parts) and did not solve it like it had solved the front.

Why is my suspension clanging in the back of my Mazda 3?

They are made of a very fragile metal (for some reason..) and I had one shatter last year while going over a bridge. Everything worked fine, but when this happens the shock can float around. When mine broke, it didn’t make a noise going over every bump and it actually took a while to spot, even though it was a pretty obvious problem.

How to troubleshoot a clicking or popping sound in car?

Turn the wheels from lock to lock going from right to left. This will check to see if the bearing plates will make a clicking or popping noise while the vehicle is stationary. Step 3: Drive the vehicle around the block. Make turns where you can turn the steering wheel all the way in a direction.

I remounted the jack properly and still the noise was there. Today since it was nicer out i had my windows down and I can now tell the noise is coming for the exterior of the vehicle at the rear end. It is at the rear drivers side and sounds like a metal on metal rattle when going over a bump.

What makes a loud thumping noise when going over bumps?

I currently have BC coilovers on my 2011 mazda 3 hatch. I have been noticing in the rear of my car I hear loud clunking or thumping noise when going over bumps?

Why does my Honda Pilot make a clunking noise?

If the sway bar breaks or is damaged it may produce a clunking or knocking sound, especially when going over bumps. Your vehicle may also had more difficulty handling when the sway bar is damaged.

I have this same noise on my 2010 mz3. Its ont he driver side and I hear it most while hitting a bump while turning (e.g a parking lot entrance) and when its cold out that same area creaks when turning the wheel in a stationary position. I looked around when I serviced my brakes but I didn’t see a single thing wrong.

Took it to the dealer twice and they could not hear the noise, they said. Just like with other drivers, it comes from the front end when I go over speed bumps at a slow speed. It’s also louder when the tire pressure is lower (30-32 psi as opposed to 36 psi recommended).

What can I do to fix my suspension clunk?

The slightest of variations can make a difference. Take the extra step to wrap the springs w/ thin insulator sleeves of silicone or rubber where they get in contact w/ strutmounts, while you’re greasing those bearings.

How long does it take to fix suspension clunk?

The strut bearing housing is 2pc & can easily be opened by a flat head screw driver. The small ball bearings weren’t lubed generously. After this procedure, Clunk confirmed gone. This procedure took about less than 2 hours w/ a lift.

KYB has a shock abs./strut assembly “GR-2 Excel-G” they promote for my car. They also h … read more I hear a clunking noise, like something is loose, when I go over small bumps in the road.

How long did it take to fix the clunk on the M3?

The small ball bearings weren’t lubed generously. After this procedure, Clunk confirmed gone. This procedure took about less than 2 hours w/ a lift. Prior to this discovery, the tech dismantled the entire suspension of the M3 test car to hunt down the clunk it had, so mine wasn’t an experiment.

Why is my Honda Civic making a clunking noise?

It’s common for struts and stabilizer bar bushings to wear out first among suspension components (especially on the rear end of a front wheel drive vehicle like you’re Honda Civic).

What makes a clunking noise when going over 50?

I’m unable to hear it when going over 50+, at least rarely. I checked the shop if it was the exhaust system being too loose and it may have been, but they said it can not make that sound. I double checked the trunk by taking out the spare tires and checking the noise and it was still there.

It’s common for struts and stabilizer bar bushings to wear out first among suspension components (especially on the rear end of a front wheel drive vehicle like you’re Honda Civic).

I’m unable to hear it when going over 50+, at least rarely. I checked the shop if it was the exhaust system being too loose and it may have been, but they said it can not make that sound. I double checked the trunk by taking out the spare tires and checking the noise and it was still there.