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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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Default Need help on identifying suspension noise.........

When I'm driving at slow speeds and i'm next to a divider in the road, I can hear this chirping sound comming from the passenger side wheel. I guess that's the best way to describe it. It doesn't seem to be affected by bumps in the road. From what I found by searching, bad control arms cause a clunking sound, and that's not it. Bad tierods cause uneven wear and an overall sloppy feel in the steering. That's not it either. I don't have a droning sound while driving, so I would assume it's not a bad wheel bearing. I was thinking maybe the brakes were wearing on the one side. That's all I could come up with. Any suggestions?
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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Default A bad control arm or sway bar bushing maybe?

Is it rythmic with road undulations or with rpm?
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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Default Re: A bad control arm or sway bar bushing maybe?

It doesn't seem like it's related to road undulations, just audible at slower speeds like 15 or 20mph. Just sounds like a fast chirping sound. It's just annoying.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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Default does rhythmic chirping change with tire rotation speed? could be something in rotor/pads along with

"warped" rotors. basically you have bad pad deposits which happen to squeek. this may mean you need new pads.

my pad light is on. i guess i have to do rotors and pads. pfthhh...
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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Ok, thanks i'll look into it
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