BanjoTT

Sounds like something is loose in the upper area of the right rear quarter panel. Looked underneath as much as I could this evening and nothing appeared loose. If I had to guess I'd say that my shock is shot or a wheel bearing. The sound is a light clunk when going over bumpy roads or starting/stopping. No clunking when turning. I had new tires mounted a few weeks ago, but can't see how that would be a cause.

2002 TTR 1.8 FWD 47K, Suspension and shocks are still original OEM.

Any thoughts on what to look for? Or obvious places to start?

Thanks,
Mike

JustJeff

wheel bearings don't 'clunk'. pull the wheel and look/test brake/shock

Rocky-in-Connecticut

rear cargo cover. remove.

MarTT

Upper mount bolt on shock. ( ? )

SereniTTy

Had that one...

XCLR8TT

Check your anti-swaybar brackets and links. I had a nut back-off once on the link and had the clunk.

OldSchool AG

1. Put down the keyboard/mouse

2. Go out to garage

3. Look at the actual car (not in .JPG format, either)

;-)

Seriously, it could be almost anything. Go out and take a look at that corner... jack it up, push/pull/twist on that wheel in all directions (still mounted), if not luck pull the wheel...

It could even be the exhaust, for that matter.... think outside the box!

QS -

I think that your upper strut bolt is a little loose and needs to be torqued.

Raise the car, partially compress the trailing(?) arm on the side w/ the noise, and tighten the upper bolt. I suggest raising the arm, so that you can ensure that there is little-to no play when you torque it down.

good luck.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1436327.phtml">One of my many posts on awtt on the matter.</a></li></ul>

mel g

i had same noise, tried all the forum fixes, noise stil there, i gave up

XCLR8TT

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