Suspension Problem Troubleshooting and Tips

On this page of all about auto, you will find a car troubleshooting guide for common suspension problems. The suspension problem on this page is based on the technician's experience, this will only serve as a guide and will not guarantee to solve your suspension problem, please feel free to read out the suspension problem-related article below.

Car Vibrates at Certain Speeds

When a car vibrates at a certain speeds it is because that the wheels are not evenly rotating when the car has driven the wheels are already vibrating and when the car reaches a certain speed, the vibration becomes severe and cause the suspension which is connected to the wheels to vibrate also. This vibration will be transferred to the body of the car making the entire car vibrate.

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Clicking Noise at Front End on Turning

If your car is a front-wheel drive and you notice a clicking noise when turning, the noise comes from the front end. The most common reason for the noise is the problem on the constant velocity joint or the CV joint usually the CV joint is faulty. CV joint or Constant Velocity Joint is a flexible joint that allows a smooth application of the engine power into the front wheel of the car.

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Out of Balance Wheel or Out of Round Tire

There are two reasons why the tire will not rotate evenly. The first one is when the wheel is out of balance. This means that there is an uneven weight distribution within the wheel which is why the wheel will not rotate evenly and cause the steering wheel or the car body to vibrate. The second one is when the wheel is out of round. This means that the tire is not perfectly round causing the wheel to rotate awkwardly and causes the entire car to vibrate while being driven.

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When to Replace Shocks and Struts

If your car encounters front end dives when applying the brakes then it means front shocks or front strut is faulty. As you probably have guessed, this problem has nothing to do with the brakes themselves. Rather it typically points to the following suspension problem.

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Car Feels Bouncy When Driving

First, determine if this car has shocks, struts, or both. A lot of vehicles have struts in the front and shocks in the rear. However, this may not be the case for this vehicle. Ask a local dealer's service department or check a manual covering the make/model in question.

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Car Pulling to the Left? What to do

The car pulls to the left when driving usually causes by three problems namely, a mismatched front tire inflation pressure, dragging front brake, and slightly out of alignment wheels. To determine the exact cause follow this simple car problem diagnosis.

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Rattling Noise Under Car When Going Over Bumps

When there is rattling noise under the car when going over bumps the most common cause of this problem is the following.

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Car Pulls to One Side when Stepping On the Brakes

When the car pulls to the right when braking or either left this kind of problem usually involves your car's front end, front brakes, or front tires.

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Why Is My Car Shaking While Driving?

Why is my car shaking while driving? This is just one of our customers' questions when they bring their car to the shop.

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The Car Makes a Noise When Turning

The reason why the car makes noise when turning depends if your car is a front-wheel drive or a rear-wheel drive.

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Car Front End Vibrates While Driving

The car's front end vibrates while driving, this problem can be observed especially when the car shakes at certain speeds.

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Why Does My Car Make A Clicking Sound When I Turn?

Why does my car make a clicking sound when I turn? Well, when there is a clicking sound when the car turns there are two reasons that cause the problem

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Front End of the Car Vibrates at a Certain Speed

When driving at a certain speed, for example, more or less 60 KPH, it feels that the car's front end vibrates but no vibration on the rear end.

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When Should You Check Your Tire Pressure?

Do you know when you should check your tire pressure? It is recommended that you should check your tire pressure monthly. Tire pressure must be checked regularly.

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