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Old Oct 20, 2000 | 10:10 AM
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Have any of you had prolbems with your right front suspension?? There are noises coming from my right suspension when i turn my wheels right, sounds like it is the strut but not sure. I've talked to the dealer but they said they can't detect it. The noises is getting louder after 10,000 miles.... Does any of u have the same problem ?

Any info will help, thanks
Old Oct 20, 2000 | 10:35 AM
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I saw a TSB on www.nhtsa.com about suspension noise

Check the website and see if its the same thing.
Old Oct 20, 2000 | 10:41 AM
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Yeap. Just got it fixed couple weeks ago.

The right front strut mount has bushing on it. That bushing gets torn somehow. So you will hear some creaking noise when turning the steering wheel.
The dealer replaced the whole sturt assembly and strut mount on my car.

Noise went away.

It only took them about three months to do it. ;(


Old Oct 20, 2000 | 10:48 AM
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Re: I saw a TSB on www.nhtsa.com about suspension noise

Originally posted by Mabfnar
Check the website and see if its the same thing.
Ya, went up to NHTSA, saw the service bulletins, it's exactly what i had....so supposedly the dealer should fix it right? or do I have to bring the bulletins as well?
any ideas ?
Old Oct 20, 2000 | 10:56 AM
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Re: Yeap. Just got it fixed couple weeks ago.

Originally posted by Dany
The right front strut mount has bushing on it. That bushing gets torn somehow. So you will hear some creaking noise when turning the steering wheel.
The dealer replaced the whole sturt assembly and strut mount on my car.

Noise went away.

It only took them about three months to do it. ;(


Did u had the noise ever since you bought the car? I've noticed the noise in the first month i had the car. but it's getting louder and louder now.

Thanks for the info.

I've had FSTB, do u guys recommend me to take it off before i go to the dealer?? I'm afraid it might give the dealer excuses for not fix the strut ... ?
Old Oct 20, 2000 | 11:10 AM
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I would print it out...

I don't know how to get a better or more detailed version of that bulletin. I wish they would post the suggested remedy along side it.
Note what was done to the other posters car and inform the dealer of the remedy that fixed the problem. Its really a shame to find out that consumers find problems and solutions quicker and faster than the service guys and dealers.

I wish I knew about these sights long ago...I would have been better prepared when I took my older cars in for service, rather than let them perform "replace parts and see what happens" voodoo you'll often find them do nowadays. Especially when the warranty was up.
Old Oct 20, 2000 | 11:35 AM
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Yeah I got the noise about after the one month after getting the car

Yeah I would take the FSTB off, cause those ***** might think something.

Good luck.
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