Strange sounds from the back of the car
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Strange sounds from the back of the car
Hello. I'm from Europe, and I'm not a native speaker, so sorry if I word something out wrong...
I got a 2009 GLK 220 4matic. A couple of weeks ago these strange noises appeared from the back end of the car when turning left or right. I don't know how to best describe it, it's not a sound of metal surfaces grinding on one another, but rather a frequent dull sound of something popping or maybe extending (the sounds is like hitting a rubber tire with a wrench or something like that). It can be heard clearly when turning to the left or right at low speed (when parking, at intersections etc.). And I guess the most important part is that the more I turn the wheel (to the left or right), the sound becomes more frequent (the most frequent when I turn it all the way). It can not be heard at all when driving straight or turning slightly.
I don't know if it's maybe the tires, the rear differential or something else.
Any information is appreciated.
I'll try to post a link to a video. The sound at 00:08 to 00:12 and after 00:18.
https://streamable.com/vbv00l
I got a 2009 GLK 220 4matic. A couple of weeks ago these strange noises appeared from the back end of the car when turning left or right. I don't know how to best describe it, it's not a sound of metal surfaces grinding on one another, but rather a frequent dull sound of something popping or maybe extending (the sounds is like hitting a rubber tire with a wrench or something like that). It can be heard clearly when turning to the left or right at low speed (when parking, at intersections etc.). And I guess the most important part is that the more I turn the wheel (to the left or right), the sound becomes more frequent (the most frequent when I turn it all the way). It can not be heard at all when driving straight or turning slightly.
I don't know if it's maybe the tires, the rear differential or something else.
Any information is appreciated.
I'll try to post a link to a video. The sound at 00:08 to 00:12 and after 00:18.
https://streamable.com/vbv00l
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Make sure your lug bolts are all tight...
It sounds a lot like rubbing, more than some of the more usual noises (like bearings, axles, or a bad differential).
Really loose exhaust hangers can cause similar noises, when the exhaust system contacts the body - see if you can easily move the rear of the exhaust system left and right, enough to "touch something".
It sounds a lot like rubbing, more than some of the more usual noises (like bearings, axles, or a bad differential).
Really loose exhaust hangers can cause similar noises, when the exhaust system contacts the body - see if you can easily move the rear of the exhaust system left and right, enough to "touch something".
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2014 GLK350 base model (active) ; 2001 E320 base (retired); 2001 Wrangler soft-top
The one thing I'm curious about ... what was the mileage (even approximate is fine) that the mounts were changed ??
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Here in Europe, you can never be sure about the mileage if you buy a used car. Officially, it's 230.000 km, but i'm guessing it's more like somewhere around 300.000 km, or 180.000 miles.
Last edited by strenb; Mar 24, 2024 at 11:02 AM.
