Clunking when turning the car in reverse
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Clunking when turning the car in reverse
So, whenever I reverse, I'll wait a second or two for it to get into gear and then I'll reverse. Every now and then, when I reverse and start to turn it, like backing out of a parking space and turning, I get this clunking noise like I am caught on something. I can definitely feel it, it's not natural. Anybody have this happen? It's weird because it doesn't really do it all the time, just randomly does it sometimes. Any thoughts on how to troubleshoot this? Like, what components can possibly rub together when I am turning in reverse? 
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There is a TSB out for this, and it is deemed normal.
I've had mine looked at 3 times because of how loud it does it. Apparently it is caused by various suspension parts unloading.
I've had mine looked at 3 times because of how loud it does it. Apparently it is caused by various suspension parts unloading.
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W204
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W204
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Romeo ,I think you should definitely look further into this.
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In the US, once a TSB has been released calling something normal, good luck in getting a dealer to fix it - not sure how things are in the ROW.
