Intermitent sound driving me nuts!

[MagnusB]

Since a week back I have a new sound at low speed (cannot hear it at high speed). It comes and goes.

It sounds like something metallic or hard is loose and hitting something else.

I cannot reliably get it to sound by driving over uneven terrain or by steering rapidly left-right.

I'm not even sure if it's front or back :-)

Any ideas?

Edited January 13, 2008 by MagnusB

[Loren]

I would start with an under car inspection. Look for loose or badly worn swaybar bushings, muffler heat shields rubbing, and spin the wheels and listen for noises.

[MagnusB]

I've done that, cannot see anything wrong. The sway bars looks good and the bushings are 3 months old and look good.

I checked the control arm bushings, checked the shocks for leaks and the wheels for cracks.

The only thing I can think of is that the brake pads are moving. The front rotors are really worn and will be replaced as soon as I get the new ones.

I did install a new battery but I have made sure it's tight about 5 times now :-)

I would start with an under car inspection. Look for loose or badly worn swaybar bushings, muffler heat shields rubbing, and spin the wheels and listen for noises.

[1schoir]

I've done that, cannot see anything wrong. The sway bars looks good and the bushings are 3 months old and look good.

I checked the control arm bushings, checked the shocks for leaks and the wheels for cracks.

The only thing I can think of is that the brake pads are moving. The front rotors are really worn and will be replaced as soon as I get the new ones.

I did install a new battery but I have made sure it's tight about 5 times now :-)

I would start with an under car inspection. Look for loose or badly worn swaybar bushings, muffler heat shields rubbing, and spin the wheels and listen for noises.

Did you check out the muffler heat shields, as suggested? Those shields make some horrendous noises when they get loose.

Regards, Maurice.