What kind of knocking noise does a Ford Galaxy make?
What kind of knocking noise does a Ford Galaxy make?
The passenger/gearbox side driveshaft has a small amount of movement but nowhere near as much and doesn’t have the same kind of knock. Pondering the next mod…
When does the knocking noise start in a car?
It usually starts after around 10 minutes or 10 miles of driving once you’ve driven over some bumps. Once it does start if gets more noticeable the more drive particularly over uneven ground. The noise is present from 1mph up to 40mph before getting drowned out by road/engine noise. We haven’t been able to reproduce it while the car is stationary.
Why does my Ford Galaxy make a rattle when I go over bumps?
Replacement of the suspension leg has partially resolved the noise which I would have originally described as a loud clunk accompanied by a rattle when going over bumps. The clunk is gone but I’m still left with a kind of rattle as I drive over the slightest imperfection in the road at slow speed.
Why does my diveshaft make a knocking noise?
VCDS HEX/CAN – Scans/Coding done in Wiltshire in exchange for winegums! There shouldnt be any (ideally) lateral movement on a diveshaft, 1 or 2mm is just about acceptable but it shouldnt be making banging noises! The in/out forces should be taken out by the inner joint, not the shaft!
The passenger/gearbox side driveshaft has a small amount of movement but nowhere near as much and doesn’t have the same kind of knock. Pondering the next mod…
Replacement of the suspension leg has partially resolved the noise which I would have originally described as a loud clunk accompanied by a rattle when going over bumps. The clunk is gone but I’m still left with a kind of rattle as I drive over the slightest imperfection in the road at slow speed.
What should I do about knocking noise in front?
To date it’s had the complete suspension leg including top mount, spring, shock and bottom arm replaced along with both anti roll bar drop links and the top engine mount. All other suspension parts including steering, ball joints and bushes have been checked.
Why does my car make a weird noise when I Jack it up?
Open the bonnet and boot of the car and while repeating this test inspect the top seats of the dampers for movement. Movement indicates possible rubber bush failure or loose mounting bolts. Almost ringing “Clang” or “Tang” or “Clung” sounding noise, over large bumps and/or when jacking up the car and unloading the suspension.
Why does my galaxy make a knocking noise?
I’ve got a 2013 Galaxy Titanium X with Powershift gearbox which has done around 33k miles and for the last couple of months I’ve had a knocking noise which sounds like it’s coming from the front offside suspension when going over the slightest bump.
Open the bonnet and boot of the car and while repeating this test inspect the top seats of the dampers for movement. Movement indicates possible rubber bush failure or loose mounting bolts. Almost ringing “Clang” or “Tang” or “Clung” sounding noise, over large bumps and/or when jacking up the car and unloading the suspension.
To date it’s had the complete suspension leg including top mount, spring, shock and bottom arm replaced along with both anti roll bar drop links and the top engine mount. All other suspension parts including steering, ball joints and bushes have been checked.
