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Car noises

  • 06-05-2011 12:41pm
    #1
    Forest Fire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭


    I recently bought a BMW 520i 2002.
    When ever I go over a bump or pothole, I hear a clicky rattle that seems to come from under the front wheels...I think. I only can hear it when the window is open but it sounds like a light metal object is loose.
    What could it be???
    Thanks,
    FoFire:confused:.


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  • #2
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    It could be any part on front side of your car m8.

    Moustly likely some bushings. I would start there.


  • #3
    Forest Fire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Forest Fire


    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    It could be any part on front side of your car m8.

    Moustly likely some bushings. I would start there.

    What are 'bushings?


  • #4
    Signpost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭Signpost


    Wishbone / Steering arm? Drop it to a garage to find out for sure thou as prob only get worse!


  • #5
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Forest Fire wrote: »
    What are 'bushings?

    Small rubber connectors. Sorry I can't describe them hehe. Rubber joints? Lads help me :)


  • #6
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    Small rubber connectors. Sorry I can't describe them hehe. Rubber joints? Lads help me :)

    No your doing fine :D.

    Have a look under your car if you can, check along the front suspension.

    For the bushings on the anti-roll bar. Also check the drop-links too.

    There not that expensive either to replace.


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  • #7
    Forest Fire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Forest Fire


    I'll find a high kerb to bump it up onto! Thanks guys.:)


  • #8
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    A light rattle could be a stone caught in the dust shield. Not uncommon. Whip the wheel off and have a look. Could even be a brake pad moving about which you can also check for with the wheel off.

    Don't despair yet ;-)


  • #9
    Signpost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭Signpost


    Forest Fire wrote: »
    I'll find a high kerb to bump it up onto! Thanks guys.:)

    Do you regurally "bump" high kerbs? This might be the problem :P


  • #10
    cyborg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 337 ✭✭cyborg


    check brake pads for missing or loose 'retaining' spring


  • #11
    Forest Fire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Forest Fire


    Do not usually bump high kerbs.
    Funny. I had a stone lodged under a golf once just below the gearstick.
    It made a lot of noise. Very possible. I'll check that thanks!
    Does sound like a light spring though. Rattles like a biscuit tin lid.


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  • #12
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Forest Fire wrote: »
    Do not usually bump high kerbs.
    Funny. I had a stone lodged under a golf once just below the gearstick.
    It made a lot of noise. Very possible. I'll check that thanks!
    Does sound like a light spring though. Rattles like a biscuit tin lid.

    Biscuit tin lid... Sorry, I could not ressist :d. Let's us know when you have it checked m8. Remember: wd40 is your best friend if you got squicks ;)


  • #13
    Stevie Dakota
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Stevie Dakota


    Forest Fire wrote: »
    Rattles like a biscuit tin lid.

    Sounds like a loose heat shield or missing brake pad retaining clip.


  • #14
    Forest Fire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭Forest Fire


    Mechanic cannot find rattle...more left wheel than right. Bloody annoying now as you hear it with windows down only and its summertime..ish.
    Happens when car hits any minor bump in road...sounds like...2 coathangers rattling together.
    Anyone pleeeeeease. Car is sooo perfect otherwise!


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