06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
Doubtful that it's just a "noisy" suspension. I got a chance to ride in the
trunk and it's only from the passenger side, not the driver's. The noise
isn't a clunk and then it's over. It's goes on for a couple seconds
sounding as if something is loose. I highly suspect the exhaust system, but
haven't given it enough look-see yet. Perhaps the rubber isolators in the
hangars are to blame. Let me know if anyone else has any ideas.
"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in message
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> The clunking in the suspension is unfortunately a characteristic of the
> vehicle. The noise transmits too well from the suspension through the
> rear shock mounts and there is little insulation in the rear area of the
> vehicle. I have no idea whether Hyundai intends to address these issues
> with design revisions or whether such revisions can be made retroactive.
>
trunk and it's only from the passenger side, not the driver's. The noise
isn't a clunk and then it's over. It's goes on for a couple seconds
sounding as if something is loose. I highly suspect the exhaust system, but
haven't given it enough look-see yet. Perhaps the rubber isolators in the
hangars are to blame. Let me know if anyone else has any ideas.
"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in message
news:800c3270315548e6a140c1bd7efbb9fb@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> The clunking in the suspension is unfortunately a characteristic of the
> vehicle. The noise transmits too well from the suspension through the
> rear shock mounts and there is little insulation in the rear area of the
> vehicle. I have no idea whether Hyundai intends to address these issues
> with design revisions or whether such revisions can be made retroactive.
>
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
It sounds like you may have an actual problem then, Zy. If that's the
case, the dealer should be willing to investigate until they determine the
cause and repair it. I've seen a couple with itching noises, but never an
actual abnormal clunk noise. I did have one car, however, where the
customer was complaining of an inaccurate fuel gauge and found the fuel
pump module broken off the mounting plate in the top of the tank, leaving
the module loose enough to bounce around the tank.
case, the dealer should be willing to investigate until they determine the
cause and repair it. I've seen a couple with itching noises, but never an
actual abnormal clunk noise. I did have one car, however, where the
customer was complaining of an inaccurate fuel gauge and found the fuel
pump module broken off the mounting plate in the top of the tank, leaving
the module loose enough to bounce around the tank.
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
It sounds like you may have an actual problem then, Zy. If that's the
case, the dealer should be willing to investigate until they determine the
cause and repair it. I've seen a couple with itching noises, but never an
actual abnormal clunk noise. I did have one car, however, where the
customer was complaining of an inaccurate fuel gauge and found the fuel
pump module broken off the mounting plate in the top of the tank, leaving
the module loose enough to bounce around the tank.
case, the dealer should be willing to investigate until they determine the
cause and repair it. I've seen a couple with itching noises, but never an
actual abnormal clunk noise. I did have one car, however, where the
customer was complaining of an inaccurate fuel gauge and found the fuel
pump module broken off the mounting plate in the top of the tank, leaving
the module loose enough to bounce around the tank.
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
It sounds like you may have an actual problem then, Zy. If that's the
case, the dealer should be willing to investigate until they determine the
cause and repair it. I've seen a couple with itching noises, but never an
actual abnormal clunk noise. I did have one car, however, where the
customer was complaining of an inaccurate fuel gauge and found the fuel
pump module broken off the mounting plate in the top of the tank, leaving
the module loose enough to bounce around the tank.
case, the dealer should be willing to investigate until they determine the
cause and repair it. I've seen a couple with itching noises, but never an
actual abnormal clunk noise. I did have one car, however, where the
customer was complaining of an inaccurate fuel gauge and found the fuel
pump module broken off the mounting plate in the top of the tank, leaving
the module loose enough to bounce around the tank.
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of trim
level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
with the same package and it sounded the same.
In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
present in all of them.
level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
with the same package and it sounded the same.
In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
present in all of them.
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of trim
level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
with the same package and it sounded the same.
In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
present in all of them.
level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
with the same package and it sounded the same.
In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
present in all of them.
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of trim
level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
with the same package and it sounded the same.
In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
present in all of them.
level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
with the same package and it sounded the same.
In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
present in all of them.
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in
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> A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of
> trim level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower
> areas. And it sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He
> also drove another car with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
> In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible
> the suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not
> be present in all of them.
It is entirely possible that the sound is present in my car also. I just
have never noticed it. And I am usually sensitive to that kind of noise
too. I will listen for it further and see if I can reproduce it.
Eric
news:07b097540f65b66b6c8e0a4cd1b02984@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
> A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of
> trim level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower
> areas. And it sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He
> also drove another car with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
> In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible
> the suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not
> be present in all of them.
It is entirely possible that the sound is present in my car also. I just
have never noticed it. And I am usually sensitive to that kind of noise
too. I will listen for it further and see if I can reproduce it.
Eric
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"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in
news:07b097540f65b66b6c8e0a4cd1b02984@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
> A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of
> trim level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower
> areas. And it sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He
> also drove another car with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
> In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible
> the suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not
> be present in all of them.
It is entirely possible that the sound is present in my car also. I just
have never noticed it. And I am usually sensitive to that kind of noise
too. I will listen for it further and see if I can reproduce it.
Eric
news:07b097540f65b66b6c8e0a4cd1b02984@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
> A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of
> trim level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower
> areas. And it sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He
> also drove another car with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
> In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible
> the suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not
> be present in all of them.
It is entirely possible that the sound is present in my car also. I just
have never noticed it. And I am usually sensitive to that kind of noise
too. I will listen for it further and see if I can reproduce it.
Eric
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"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in
news:07b097540f65b66b6c8e0a4cd1b02984@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
> A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of
> trim level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower
> areas. And it sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He
> also drove another car with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
> In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible
> the suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not
> be present in all of them.
It is entirely possible that the sound is present in my car also. I just
have never noticed it. And I am usually sensitive to that kind of noise
too. I will listen for it further and see if I can reproduce it.
Eric
news:07b097540f65b66b6c8e0a4cd1b02984@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com:
> A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of
> trim level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower
> areas. And it sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He
> also drove another car with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
> In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible
> the suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not
> be present in all of them.
It is entirely possible that the sound is present in my car also. I just
have never noticed it. And I am usually sensitive to that kind of noise
too. I will listen for it further and see if I can reproduce it.
Eric
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 17:06:48 -0500, "hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com>
wrote:
>A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of trim
>level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
>sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
>with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
>In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
>suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
>present in all of them.
You guys have my sympathy, because noises like that can be a real nightmare
to fix.
Let's HOPE it's the shocks themselves. That would be the most painless
remedy for Hyundai, the dealers, and the customers. <fingers crossed!>
Even if the shocks aren't defective, perhaps another shock profile can heel
in the noise. That could also possibly fix that little "floaty" feeling you
get on smooth roads at cruising speeds.
--
Bob
wrote:
>A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of trim
>level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
>sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
>with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
>In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
>suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
>present in all of them.
You guys have my sympathy, because noises like that can be a real nightmare
to fix.
Let's HOPE it's the shocks themselves. That would be the most painless
remedy for Hyundai, the dealers, and the customers. <fingers crossed!>
Even if the shocks aren't defective, perhaps another shock profile can heel
in the noise. That could also possibly fix that little "floaty" feeling you
get on smooth roads at cruising speeds.
--
Bob
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On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 17:06:48 -0500, "hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com>
wrote:
>A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of trim
>level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
>sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
>with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
>In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
>suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
>present in all of them.
You guys have my sympathy, because noises like that can be a real nightmare
to fix.
Let's HOPE it's the shocks themselves. That would be the most painless
remedy for Hyundai, the dealers, and the customers. <fingers crossed!>
Even if the shocks aren't defective, perhaps another shock profile can heel
in the noise. That could also possibly fix that little "floaty" feeling you
get on smooth roads at cruising speeds.
--
Bob
wrote:
>A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of trim
>level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
>sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
>with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
>In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
>suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
>present in all of them.
You guys have my sympathy, because noises like that can be a real nightmare
to fix.
Let's HOPE it's the shocks themselves. That would be the most painless
remedy for Hyundai, the dealers, and the customers. <fingers crossed!>
Even if the shocks aren't defective, perhaps another shock profile can heel
in the noise. That could also possibly fix that little "floaty" feeling you
get on smooth roads at cruising speeds.
--
Bob
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 17:06:48 -0500, "hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com>
wrote:
>A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of trim
>level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
>sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
>with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
>In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
>suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
>present in all of them.
You guys have my sympathy, because noises like that can be a real nightmare
to fix.
Let's HOPE it's the shocks themselves. That would be the most painless
remedy for Hyundai, the dealers, and the customers. <fingers crossed!>
Even if the shocks aren't defective, perhaps another shock profile can heel
in the noise. That could also possibly fix that little "floaty" feeling you
get on smooth roads at cruising speeds.
--
Bob
wrote:
>A coworker investigated the suspension noise on one car (V6, unsure of trim
>level). He found it to be coming from both rear strut tower areas. And it
>sounded like shock noise. Everything was tight. He also drove another car
>with the same package and it sounded the same.
>
>In fact, I thought the noise was present in all. But it's possible the
>suspensions are different in some models, causing the noise to not be
>present in all of them.
You guys have my sympathy, because noises like that can be a real nightmare
to fix.
Let's HOPE it's the shocks themselves. That would be the most painless
remedy for Hyundai, the dealers, and the customers. <fingers crossed!>
Even if the shocks aren't defective, perhaps another shock profile can heel
in the noise. That could also possibly fix that little "floaty" feeling you
get on smooth roads at cruising speeds.
--
Bob
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
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On Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:29:53 -0500, "hyundaitech"
<notpublic@not.public.com> wrote:
>The clunking in the suspension is unfortunately a characteristic of the
>vehicle. The noise transmits too well from the suspension through the
>rear shock mounts and there is little insulation in the rear area of the
>vehicle. I have no idea whether Hyundai intends to address these issues
>with design revisions or whether such revisions can be made retroactive.
That type of issue was exactly what I suspected with my 06 sonata.
It does not sound like an unusual noise or noise level to me! Rather, the
vehicle is so quiet in all other respects it really stands out. On many
cars, the same noise would be masked by others.
Given that, if the intent was to make a very quiet car, it is a defect in
design. Sure hope they can fix it.
gerry
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On Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:29:53 -0500, "hyundaitech"
<notpublic@not.public.com> wrote:
>The clunking in the suspension is unfortunately a characteristic of the
>vehicle. The noise transmits too well from the suspension through the
>rear shock mounts and there is little insulation in the rear area of the
>vehicle. I have no idea whether Hyundai intends to address these issues
>with design revisions or whether such revisions can be made retroactive.
That type of issue was exactly what I suspected with my 06 sonata.
It does not sound like an unusual noise or noise level to me! Rather, the
vehicle is so quiet in all other respects it really stands out. On many
cars, the same noise would be masked by others.
Given that, if the intent was to make a very quiet car, it is a defect in
design. Sure hope they can fix it.
gerry
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Personal home page - http://gogood.com
gerry misspelled in my email address to confuse robots
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Re: 06 Sonata - Rear Clunking Noise
[original post is likely clipped to save bandwidth]
On Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:29:53 -0500, "hyundaitech"
<notpublic@not.public.com> wrote:
>The clunking in the suspension is unfortunately a characteristic of the
>vehicle. The noise transmits too well from the suspension through the
>rear shock mounts and there is little insulation in the rear area of the
>vehicle. I have no idea whether Hyundai intends to address these issues
>with design revisions or whether such revisions can be made retroactive.
That type of issue was exactly what I suspected with my 06 sonata.
It does not sound like an unusual noise or noise level to me! Rather, the
vehicle is so quiet in all other respects it really stands out. On many
cars, the same noise would be masked by others.
Given that, if the intent was to make a very quiet car, it is a defect in
design. Sure hope they can fix it.
gerry
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gerry misspelled in my email address to confuse robots
On Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:29:53 -0500, "hyundaitech"
<notpublic@not.public.com> wrote:
>The clunking in the suspension is unfortunately a characteristic of the
>vehicle. The noise transmits too well from the suspension through the
>rear shock mounts and there is little insulation in the rear area of the
>vehicle. I have no idea whether Hyundai intends to address these issues
>with design revisions or whether such revisions can be made retroactive.
That type of issue was exactly what I suspected with my 06 sonata.
It does not sound like an unusual noise or noise level to me! Rather, the
vehicle is so quiet in all other respects it really stands out. On many
cars, the same noise would be masked by others.
Given that, if the intent was to make a very quiet car, it is a defect in
design. Sure hope they can fix it.
gerry
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Personal home page - http://gogood.com
gerry misspelled in my email address to confuse robots
