Suspension System Fault Analysis Cases

Comprehensive suspension system diagnostics including shock and strut failures, steering issues, and ride quality problems.

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2001 Ford Explorer Vibration When Turning
2001 Ford Explorer
The owner reports experiencing a vibration in their 2001 Ford Explorer that occurs only when making a turn from a stop, describing it as feeling like ...
Ford Explorer Vibration
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Grinding and Rattling Noise from Front Left Wheel
2001 Kia Magentis
The owner reports a grinding noise coming from the front left of the vehicle that started off barely noticeable and gradually worsened over approximat...
wheel_bearing ball_joint CV_axle
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1998 Honda Accord Clunking Noise Diagnosis
1998 Honda Accord
The owner reports a clunking noise from the suspension after recently replacing both front upper control arms, all four struts, and sway bar end links...
suspension clunking noise Honda Accord
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1998 Ford Ranger Vibration Like Driving Over Rumble Strips
1998 Ford Ranger
The owner reports a consistent rumbling noise and vibration while driving their 1998 Ford Ranger. The problem occurs only when the vehicle is in motio...
Ford Ranger Vibration
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1998 Jeep Wrangler Blinker Noise Diagnosis
1998 Jeep Wrangler
The owner reports a noise coming from the blinker system of their 1998 Jeep Wrangler. They noted that the blinkers function correctly inside the vehic...
turn_signal_system flasher_relay BCM
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1999 Saturn SL1 Groaning Noise Diagnosis
1999 Saturn SL1
The owner reports a groaning noise coming from the front of their 1999 Saturn SL1, which seems to worsen when turning. They have attempted basic diagn...
Saturn SL1 wheel bearing
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1999 BMW 328 Rear Thumping Noise Diagnosis
1999 BMW 328
The owner of a 1999 BMW 328 reports a thumping noise coming from the rear of the car, which becomes more pronounced during acceleration and coasting d...
BMW 328 differential
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2004 Honda Accord Vibration at 50-65mph
2004 Honda Accord
The owner reports that their 2004 Honda Accord, with approximately 50,000 miles, vibrates significantly when accelerating between 50-65 mph. The vibra...
Honda Accord vibration
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Spare Tire Location Inquiry for 1995 Jeep Cherokee
1995 Jeep Cherokee
The owner of a 1995 Jeep Cherokee is trying to locate the spare tire. They found the jack under the back seat, but are unsure about the spare tire's l...
Jeep Cherokee spare_tire
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2003 Saturn Ion Rear Suspension Concerns
2003 Saturn Ion
The owner, Richard, reports that after having new shocks and springs installed in the rear of his 2003 Saturn Ion, he experiences a significant issue ...
suspension shocks springs
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Steering Wheel Pulls Back When Turning
2000 Jeep Cherokee
The owner reports a sudden issue with their 2000 Jeep Cherokee (4.0L, 96,000 miles) where the steering wheel pulls back during turns, creating a sensa...
steering suspension brakes
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Clunking Noise from Front Suspension in 1999 Ford Ranger
1999 Ford Ranger
The owner of a 1999 Ford Ranger V6 2WD with 71,000 miles reports a clunking noise from the front of the truck, which only occurs in hot weather after ...
Ford Ranger suspension
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Tire Size Compatibility for 1996 Dodge Ram 1500
1996 Dodge Ram 1500
The owner of a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Duel Cab 2x4 Pickup wants to replace the factory tires (225/75R16) with wider tires (305/70R16) without any lift. T...
Dodge Ram 1500 tire size tire compatibility
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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Whirring Grinding Noise Diagnosis
1999 Pontiac Grand Am
The owner reports a whirring and grinding noise that increases in volume when accelerating. The noise seems to get louder when turning left, suggestin...
wheel_bearing grinding_noise Pontiac_Grand_Am
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2001 Chevy Tahoe Hard to Steer After Sitting
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
The owner reports that the 2001 Chevy Tahoe is hard to steer after sitting for 8 or more hours, especially in cold weather. The power steering pump ma...
Chevrolet Tahoe steering issues
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1986 Chevy C20 Truck Deceleration Shake Diagnosis
1986 Chevrolet C20
The owner reports that their 1986 Chevy C20 truck shakes and wobbles during deceleration in the 55-65 mph range. They have replaced the tires, had the...
Chevrolet C20 vibration
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2004 BMW 325 Steering Wheel Vibration at Stops
2004 BMW 325
The owner reports that while stopped at traffic lights or signs, the steering wheel vibrates and the engine noise increases. There are no warning ligh...
BMW IAC Valve Steering Vibration
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2007 Honda CR-V Intermittent Washboard Noise Diagnosis
2007 Honda CR-V
The owner of a 2007 Honda CR-V reports an intermittent issue where the vehicle feels like it is driving over a washboard. This sensation occurs sudden...
Honda CR-V suspension
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