New to me '07 TL
11-21-2012, 07:48 AM
#1
Good morning,
I recently acquired a 2007 TL Base with ~84k miles. Car runs well besides a few quirks that have recently popped up. Ordered parts for the 105k service, service manual, and a bunch of oil filters. One issue that I am having is that I am hearing some REAL weird noises from what I would guess is the suspension. When started in the cold (no garage, was ~25 this morning), it sounds like the car is going to rattle apart as I'm driving out of my apartment complex. After driving about five minutes though, the clanks and rattles go completely away. Not a peep. Odd, but whatever, maybe the bushings are cold/old/etc. I'll have a look this weekend. When I get to work, I turn the wheel to back into the spot, and when I lightly hit the brakes and get off them, there is a groan that comes from the front driver's side wheel area. It sounds like when you inflate a balloon and rub your hand on it and the friction makes that loud rubbing noise. When the wheel is straight as an arrow, it's less noticeable/GONE. I searched but came up with way too many threads (which isn't a bad problem to have...). I am going to get the car up on some jack stands this weekend and have a look at the bushings. I found oemacuraparts.com and have been already pricing stuff out there. The forum looks to have a huge wealth of information and I look forward to many miles of ownership. Thanks.
-J
I meant to actually add a question to that post, it was not meant to be a narrative on my new vehicle. The question should have stated, "has anyone had anything else remotely similar to this?"
Whoops.
I recently acquired a 2007 TL Base with ~84k miles. Car runs well besides a few quirks that have recently popped up. Ordered parts for the 105k service, service manual, and a bunch of oil filters. One issue that I am having is that I am hearing some REAL weird noises from what I would guess is the suspension. When started in the cold (no garage, was ~25 this morning), it sounds like the car is going to rattle apart as I'm driving out of my apartment complex. After driving about five minutes though, the clanks and rattles go completely away. Not a peep. Odd, but whatever, maybe the bushings are cold/old/etc. I'll have a look this weekend. When I get to work, I turn the wheel to back into the spot, and when I lightly hit the brakes and get off them, there is a groan that comes from the front driver's side wheel area. It sounds like when you inflate a balloon and rub your hand on it and the friction makes that loud rubbing noise. When the wheel is straight as an arrow, it's less noticeable/GONE. I searched but came up with way too many threads (which isn't a bad problem to have...). I am going to get the car up on some jack stands this weekend and have a look at the bushings. I found oemacuraparts.com and have been already pricing stuff out there. The forum looks to have a huge wealth of information and I look forward to many miles of ownership. Thanks.
-J
I meant to actually add a question to that post, it was not meant to be a narrative on my new vehicle. The question should have stated, "has anyone had anything else remotely similar to this?"
Whoops.
Last edited by Steven Bell; 11-21-2012 at 04:38 PM. Reason: Merged Posts
11-21-2012, 02:24 PM
#3
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11-21-2012, 02:35 PM
#4
Thanks for responses. I found an OLD thread with someone having a similar problem, but the thread was abandoned and I never saw resolution in it...
Neto, there was no warranty with the car besides a small powertrain warranty.
truong, will do, thanks.
-J
Neto, there was no warranty with the car besides a small powertrain warranty.
truong, will do, thanks.
-J
11-21-2012, 04:39 PM
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11-21-2012, 11:25 PM
#6
My TL's engine use to make that knocking noise at the engine before, around 80K miles, it eventually went away when the weather wasnt as cold... and its never happened again.
11-21-2012, 11:34 PM
#7
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Good morning,
I recently acquired a 2007 TL Base with ~84k miles. Car runs well besides a few quirks that have recently popped up. Ordered parts for the 105k service, service manual, and a bunch of oil filters. One issue that I am having is that I am hearing some REAL weird noises from what I would guess is the suspension. When started in the cold (no garage, was ~25 this morning), it sounds like the car is going to rattle apart as I'm driving out of my apartment complex. After driving about five minutes though, the clanks and rattles go completely away. Not a peep. Odd, but whatever, maybe the bushings are cold/old/etc. I'll have a look this weekend. When I get to work, I turn the wheel to back into the spot, and when I lightly hit the brakes and get off them, there is a groan that comes from the front driver's side wheel area. It sounds like when you inflate a balloon and rub your hand on it and the friction makes that loud rubbing noise. When the wheel is straight as an arrow, it's less noticeable/GONE. I searched but came up with way too many threads (which isn't a bad problem to have...). I am going to get the car up on some jack stands this weekend and have a look at the bushings. I found oemacuraparts.com and have been already pricing stuff out there. The forum looks to have a huge wealth of information and I look forward to many miles of ownership. Thanks.
-J
I meant to actually add a question to that post, it was not meant to be a narrative on my new vehicle. The question should have stated, "has anyone had anything else remotely similar to this?"
Whoops.
I recently acquired a 2007 TL Base with ~84k miles. Car runs well besides a few quirks that have recently popped up. Ordered parts for the 105k service, service manual, and a bunch of oil filters. One issue that I am having is that I am hearing some REAL weird noises from what I would guess is the suspension. When started in the cold (no garage, was ~25 this morning), it sounds like the car is going to rattle apart as I'm driving out of my apartment complex. After driving about five minutes though, the clanks and rattles go completely away. Not a peep. Odd, but whatever, maybe the bushings are cold/old/etc. I'll have a look this weekend. When I get to work, I turn the wheel to back into the spot, and when I lightly hit the brakes and get off them, there is a groan that comes from the front driver's side wheel area. It sounds like when you inflate a balloon and rub your hand on it and the friction makes that loud rubbing noise. When the wheel is straight as an arrow, it's less noticeable/GONE. I searched but came up with way too many threads (which isn't a bad problem to have...). I am going to get the car up on some jack stands this weekend and have a look at the bushings. I found oemacuraparts.com and have been already pricing stuff out there. The forum looks to have a huge wealth of information and I look forward to many miles of ownership. Thanks.
-J
I meant to actually add a question to that post, it was not meant to be a narrative on my new vehicle. The question should have stated, "has anyone had anything else remotely similar to this?"
Whoops.
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11-22-2012, 07:39 AM
#9
Steven: Thank you.
Ultimatum: Interesting. I will keep an ear open as the weather gets warmer. When I bought the car it was a solid 40deg warmer than it's been, go figure haha...
Para: Thanks, I will keep this thread posted when I get the car up this weekend and visually/physically inspect some of the front end bits. If I can figure it out maybe it will solve your issue as well.
Vp: Thank you.
-J
Ultimatum: Interesting. I will keep an ear open as the weather gets warmer. When I bought the car it was a solid 40deg warmer than it's been, go figure haha...
Para: Thanks, I will keep this thread posted when I get the car up this weekend and visually/physically inspect some of the front end bits. If I can figure it out maybe it will solve your issue as well.
Vp: Thank you.
-J
11-22-2012, 06:20 PM
#10
morning noise - engine mount??? i heard if it's leaking it's done.
brake groan - i think i get the groan too when car sits in rain for couple days and rotors rust.
it's just annoying not safety or any performance. but if it's annoying lube the sliding pins, back of the pads and clips in the caliper.
or you can use this as an excuse to get yourself performance pads
does your car have OEM pads????
i really hate when brake shops (not me, to other people who can't DIY) tell customers "just drive a few hundred miles. the noise will go away"
welcome. i got my 07 base @ 84301mls little more than a year ago.
i freaked and got prepared to do 105k service only to realize i don't have to worry about a thing until car tells me code 4 lol
brake groan - i think i get the groan too when car sits in rain for couple days and rotors rust.
it's just annoying not safety or any performance. but if it's annoying lube the sliding pins, back of the pads and clips in the caliper.
or you can use this as an excuse to get yourself performance pads
does your car have OEM pads???? i really hate when brake shops (not me, to other people who can't DIY) tell customers "just drive a few hundred miles. the noise will go away"
welcome. i got my 07 base @ 84301mls little more than a year ago.
i freaked and got prepared to do 105k service only to realize i don't have to worry about a thing until car tells me code 4 lol
11-27-2012, 09:32 AM
#11
Thanks... I have OEM pads that will need to be changed before winter is out, however it seems to do it, fairly loud, when first driving. I took a quick peek at my pass. side mount, and it looks to be cracked underneath the bracket that mounts on top. Guess I'll be doing that with the timing belt, as it looks damn easy. Also have read that if my side mount is shot, odds are good my front mount is also on borrowed time.
-J
-J
