Front end rattle going over bumps
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On our 2004 Bonneville, when driving over small bumps in the road, there'* a rattle coming from the front end. Just curious what this could be? We only have 32,000 miles on it, and are the original owners, so we know it'* not been in any accidents. I'm just thinking that some of these potholes around here have caused something to work loose.
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I had a similar issue and after MUCH checking I found my hood would make that noise when I tapped it. So I loosened the bolts on the receiving bracket (on the car), moved it down slightly to take up the free play, and no more noise over bumps. Hope that helps - I spent hours and hours to find that resolution.
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I had a similar issue and after MUCH checking I found my hood would make that noise when I tapped it. So I loosened the bolts on the receiving bracket (on the car), moved it down slightly to take up the free play, and no more noise over bumps. Hope that helps - I spent hours and hours to find that resolution.
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OFF TOPIC: I see on the homepage they want people to tell a little of who they are, etc. Our Bonneville is my wife'* car (that'* why I put "bonnie_gal" for our name.)
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If it sounds like it is coming from a wheel, could be a brake pad rattle, usually cause by a caliper hanging up leaving one pad loose
Also check you sway bar end links
does it sound metalic?
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If it sounds like it is coming from a wheel, could be a brake pad rattle, usually cause by a caliper hanging up leaving one pad loose
Also check you sway bar end links
does it sound metalic?
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Yes, sounds metalic. Not real loud, just when going over certain bumps. The brakes have never had any work, and it has a little squeek when applying the brakes...so maybe it'* time for some new pads, that may take care of the rattle too, I'm thinking. Thanks.
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I had a similar noise coming from my LF wheel, and was wondering where it was coming from. Before I could get to inspecting much further I noticed the noise was gone. Coincidentally, my LF lug cover is also now missing.
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On our 2004 Bonneville, when driving over small bumps in the road, there'* a rattle coming from the front end. Just curious what this could be? We only have 32,000 miles on it, and are the original owners, so we know it'* not been in any accidents. I'm just thinking that some of these potholes around here have caused something to work loose.
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