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What makes a rattling noise in the back of a 2005 Grand Caravan?

What makes a rattling noise in the back of a 2005 Grand Caravan?

Rattle in back of 2005 Grand Caravan Stow n Go. my 2005 3.8 has the heat shield between the exhaust and fuel tank rattling. no idea how to secure it as it is “shoe horned” in there. I think that’s my problem too.

Why does my Chrysler van make a rattling noise?

The vans have a rear exhaust heat shield which can come loose or rust. The shield is over the exhaust on the rear passenger side. Good Luck Sorry it took me a while to reply to this thread.

Is there a rattle coming from the rear of my car?

I’ve had a rattle that comes and goes on my 2009 Routan rear driver’s side. It has been inspected countless times and nothing has been found. It is here, it is there and it goes away. The rattle drove me so crazy I gave the car away to my son. The rattle still comes and goes in 2018.

Why does my spare tire make a rattling noise?

Maybe something wrong with the leaf springs and even though your shocks seem to of given you a good status, sometime one or more of their internals can have flaws as in not rebounding properly and so on. Spare tire loose and banging around?

Rattle in back of 2005 Grand Caravan Stow n Go. my 2005 3.8 has the heat shield between the exhaust and fuel tank rattling. no idea how to secure it as it is “shoe horned” in there. I think that’s my problem too.

The vans have a rear exhaust heat shield which can come loose or rust. The shield is over the exhaust on the rear passenger side. Good Luck Sorry it took me a while to reply to this thread.

Why does the back of my minivan make noise?

The rattling and rumbling is so near to subsonic that after awhile it is for the most part just background noise. Unfortunately, after 15K or so, you become aware that the noise is coming back. The sound might have nothing to do with the shocks at all.

I’ve had a rattle that comes and goes on my 2009 Routan rear driver’s side. It has been inspected countless times and nothing has been found. It is here, it is there and it goes away. The rattle drove me so crazy I gave the car away to my son. The rattle still comes and goes in 2018.

Where does the rattle come from in a van?

The shock appears ok, both ends are secure. Put the wheel back on, drove the van, rattle, clunk, rattle again. A 3rd row passenger says the noise is behind the sliding door, kind of in the wheel well. I know it can be hard to locate a noise.

Why does my Chrysler Town and Country Rattle?

Turned out to be a loose top shock bolt. Second time the bolt actually broke. 2008 Chrysler town & country rear rattle noise. Hi, I have a 2008 Chrysler town & country and I have the same crazy rattle behind the passenger sliding door. It drives me nuts.

Why does my van rattle when over bumps?

I did a 500 mile drive in the van on Saturday morning, and guess what, as I left my house the rear started rattling when driving over bumps, which it has never done before. It is very loud. Today I took off the passenger side rear wheel, everything is nice and tight in the suspension and brake caliper/rotor.

What makes a rattling noise at the rear of the car?

It was a piece of pipe banging in a piece of steel. On the rear axle, looking from the floor point of view, underneath the rear axle, you will see a bar (pipe) inside the axle. This bars is welded in both sides and one of these sides had the weld broken, so the bar is loose.

Why does my Dodge Grand Caravan make a knocking noise?

Dodge Grand Caravan Clunking or knocking noise from wheels Inspection costs $89 on average. Clunking or knocking noises can be very disconcerting for any driver to hear while they are going down the road. While these noises may be a symptom of some different issues, all are usually related to a suspension component that has failed.

Why does my minivan make a clunking noise when going over bumps?

Every Chrysler minivan owner eventually complains about front suspension noise. The suspension makes clunking sounds when going over bumps. The problem can be narrowed down to two components—the stabilizer bar end links, and the stabilizer bar bushings. The stabilizer bar connects to the strut with an end link that contains two ball joints.

What to do if your Dodge Grand Caravan is clunking?

The mechanic will begin by lifting the front of the vehicle off the ground and shaking the front tires to check for play. If there is play in the front tires, the mechanic will suspect bad ball joints. The mechanic will then remove the wheel and the control arm (s) in order to access the faulty ball joint.

Why does my car make a noise when I turn the wheel?

With shocks, another thing to check for is loose or dried-out mounting bushings. A groaning noise when you turn the wheel typically means there’s a dry joint, likely at the idler or pitman arm. Another potential source of noise is the husky stabilizer bar (also known as a sway bar).

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