Suspension Knock at back on start-up (not shocks ??) - Page 2

Topcat · 3rd February 2007, 11:02

Hmmmmm over the last few days I have had a definate "rumbling" sound on bumpy roads I can't quite work out if its coming from the front or back or both)!!

It cant be the shocks - How can they go so quickly I have only done 6000 miles and when the first generation of Civics hit the road I thought it was a certain batch of shocks that had caused a problem and Honda dealt with it.

Adambsmith · 3rd February 2007, 11:40

Mine was in for the same thing yesterday.

It seems to have been cured as I set off this morning in peace (well with a smidge of diesel clatter) after the car had been standing all night in the cold. Usually we get a clunk as we reverse from the drive, down the kerb and onto the road.

There is a Honda bulletin relating to rear springs that were installed upside down at the factory on 06 Civics. Maybe worth checking with your dealers.

pikkumies · 3rd February 2007, 18:53

The hand brake gets stuck, at least on mine.. it hasnt done it now anymore, but there are marks on the passengers side (right) brake disk..

leicesterminiracer · 8th February 2007, 21:57

hi mine did this too, ive had new shocks fitted now, then the o/s/r started to rattle.. The dealer rotated the springs, saying they had a advice note from honda, the noise has dissapeared now.

KillingJoker · 8th February 2007, 22:06

Leicesterminiracer,

Just got my car back after it's 1st service and was told I already have the 'fixed' batch of rear shocks fitted, so Honda wouldn't let them replace them again under warranty, yet I still get a rumble when I reverse the car off my drive in the morning. I was a bit peeved after being told when I booked it in that I had had a faulty batch fitted the 1st time they were replaced and would have new (properly modded) ones fitted yesterday.

Cheers,
KJ

pcr · 8th February 2007, 22:37

KJ,
This is what the warranty means to me. If the dealer agrees there is a fault and it can be fixed, then it must be fixed. The fact that it has been fixed previously or the faulty batch numbers don't tally is not your problem.

Cheltenhamshire · 12th February 2007, 09:09

I had this problem and the dealer actually solved it! The noise was a creaking, rumbling noise for the first 30 seconds or so of driving. It turned out to be a combination of the exhaust mounts rubbing or something, they lubed it all and it has not returned in a month now.

Problem solved, unlike the front shock squeak....broken for the second time filler cap.....terrible trim, dash, windscreen rattles / creaks / groans.

My car is turning citrus. I will be turning purple and angry pretty soon.

Topcat · 12th February 2007, 16:43

When mine went in today I told them I had some kind of rumble going on, they are checking it out for me.

heysidays · 12th February 2007, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheltenhamshire

I had this problem and the dealer actually solved it! The noise was a creaking, rumbling noise for the first 30 seconds or so of driving. It turned out to be a combination of the exhaust mounts rubbing or something, they lubed it all and it has not returned in a month now.

Problem solved, unlike the front shock squeak....broken for the second time filler cap.....terrible trim, dash, windscreen rattles / creaks / groans.

My car is turning citrus. I will be turning purple and angry pretty soon.

yeah been there, I am contemplating getting shut of it. They are basically a ***** car. good looks nice engines, build quality garbage.

yorkshiregrit · 13th February 2007, 00:43

i have a noise from the back of my type-s, only had it a week and a half - i suspect it either the boot liner, the parcel shelf or the trim round the rear window.

could even be the rear seatbelt - not had chance to investigate, only get the noise on choppy road surfaces and when turning anything more than about 45 degrees left, sound comes from the rear right somewhere.

Only noticed it tonight, will have a look in the light in the morning!!

basegreen · 13th February 2007, 01:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkshiregrit

i have a noise from the back of my type-s, only had it a week and a half - i suspect it either the boot liner, the parcel shelf or the trim round the rear window.

could even be the rear seatbelt - not had chance to investigate, only get the noise on choppy road surfaces and when turning anything more than about 45 degrees left, sound comes from the rear right somewhere.

Only noticed it tonight, will have a look in the light in the morning!!

parcel shelf hinge. it's fixable

geoff · 13th February 2007, 05:41

the trim around my top half of the tailgate one side has broken clips awful creaking sound when stopping and moving off

I wish I could afford to sell it

Caplecure · 13th February 2007, 08:54

I had a letter from Honda saying that my car had been recalled for the power stearing and rear shocks. Took it in to the dealer, they had it for 2 hours, tested the power stearing, it passed, checked out the rear shocks, I need 2 new ones. I also asked them to look the fuel filler cap, they are going to get me a new unit. I also said that both rear lights were fogging up, they had to take pictures to prove to Honda. I am also having both rear light units replaced. Although these are faults, I have received very good service from Honda and I am very pleased overall with the car. The car will be in for a day but they will be lending me a car for the day.

smiffy · 13th February 2007, 12:44

Had my first service last week, asked them to sort the usual rattle out. They came up with a new one - said they were fitted upside down, so they'd changed them over! Made no difference at all, still the same noise reversing down the drive. Obviously a feature.

tamar · 13th February 2007, 14:09

A thought worth considering.............

I have this initial creaking noise as well and as like most of you I have had the shocks checked and given the all clear. What I have noticed though is that the rear hatch on opening has occasionally made loud creaking noises (worse when the car is in the sun or extreme cold - expansion of materials?) and it may be worth considering if this noise is the hatch initially moving in it's hinges to realign as the car moves off.

Barryjm · 19th February 2007, 15:39

Me Too! I also get the 5 seconds of rumbling creaks reversing out of the drive. Mine's had the rear suspension replaced and its due in for an EPS recall soon and a suspension recheck, oh... and hopefully a proper fix for the fuel cap!

Likele · 4th June 2007, 13:59

I also experience this on my 07 Civic, especially with more people in the car.
I was told by the dealer this problem is caused by one rear spring that has been mounted upside down. Nothing to be worried about, but should be taken care of at next inspection.

13th February 2007, 05:41	#32 (permalink)
geoff Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 20th May 2006 Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	trim the trim around my top half of the tailgate one side has broken clips awful creaking sound when stopping and moving off I wish I could afford to sell it

13th February 2007, 08:54	#33 (permalink)
Caplecure Valve Cap Join Date: 13th November 2006 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	PAS, shocks, filler cap & rear lights! I had a letter from Honda saying that my car had been recalled for the power stearing and rear shocks. Took it in to the dealer, they had it for 2 hours, tested the power stearing, it passed, checked out the rear shocks, I need 2 new ones. I also asked them to look the fuel filler cap, they are going to get me a new unit. I also said that both rear lights were fogging up, they had to take pictures to prove to Honda. I am also having both rear light units replaced. Although these are faults, I have received very good service from Honda and I am very pleased overall with the car. The car will be in for a day but they will be lending me a car for the day.

13th February 2007, 14:09	#35 (permalink)
tamar Valve Cap Join Date: 7th August 2006 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Initial Noise At The Rear On Moving Off A thought worth considering............. I have this initial creaking noise as well and as like most of you I have had the shocks checked and given the all clear. What I have noticed though is that the rear hatch on opening has occasionally made loud creaking noises (worse when the car is in the sun or extreme cold - expansion of materials?) and it may be worth considering if this noise is the hatch initially moving in it's hinges to realign as the car moves off.

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3rd February 2007, 11:02	#21 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,756 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hmmmmm over the last few days I have had a definate "rumbling" sound on bumpy roads I can't quite work out if its coming from the front or back or both)!! It cant be the shocks - How can they go so quickly I have only done 6000 miles and when the first generation of Civics hit the road I thought it was a certain batch of shocks that had caused a problem and Honda dealt with it.

3rd February 2007, 11:40	#22 (permalink)
Adambsmith Valve Cap Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: York Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine was in for the same thing yesterday. It seems to have been cured as I set off this morning in peace (well with a smidge of diesel clatter) after the car had been standing all night in the cold. Usually we get a clunk as we reverse from the drive, down the kerb and onto the road. There is a Honda bulletin relating to rear springs that were installed upside down at the factory on 06 Civics. Maybe worth checking with your dealers.

3rd February 2007, 18:53	#23 (permalink)
pikkumies Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th May 2006 Location: Jyväskylä, Finland Posts: 282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The hand brake gets stuck, at least on mine.. it hasnt done it now anymore, but there are marks on the passengers side (right) brake disk..

8th February 2007, 21:57	#24 (permalink)
leicesterminiracer Valve Cap Join Date: 8th February 2007 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	hi mine did this too, ive had new shocks fitted now, then the o/s/r started to rattle.. The dealer rotated the springs, saying they had a advice note from honda, the noise has dissapeared now.

8th February 2007, 22:06	#25 (permalink)
KillingJoker Valve Cap Join Date: 1st September 2006 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Leicesterminiracer, Just got my car back after it's 1st service and was told I already have the 'fixed' batch of rear shocks fitted, so Honda wouldn't let them replace them again under warranty, yet I still get a rumble when I reverse the car off my drive in the morning. I was a bit peeved after being told when I booked it in that I had had a faulty batch fitted the 1st time they were replaced and would have new (properly modded) ones fitted yesterday. Cheers, KJ

8th February 2007, 22:37	#26 (permalink)
pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 848 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	KJ, This is what the warranty means to me. If the dealer agrees there is a fault and it can be fixed, then it must be fixed. The fact that it has been fixed previously or the faulty batch numbers don't tally is not your problem.

12th February 2007, 09:09	#27 (permalink)
Cheltenhamshire Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 6th June 2006 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had this problem and the dealer actually solved it! The noise was a creaking, rumbling noise for the first 30 seconds or so of driving. It turned out to be a combination of the exhaust mounts rubbing or something, they lubed it all and it has not returned in a month now. Problem solved, unlike the front shock squeak....broken for the second time filler cap.....terrible trim, dash, windscreen rattles / creaks / groans. My car is turning citrus. I will be turning purple and angry pretty soon.

12th February 2007, 16:43	#28 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,756 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	When mine went in today I told them I had some kind of rumble going on, they are checking it out for me.

13th February 2007, 00:43	#30 (permalink)
yorkshiregrit Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th January 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i have a noise from the back of my type-s, only had it a week and a half - i suspect it either the boot liner, the parcel shelf or the trim round the rear window. could even be the rear seatbelt - not had chance to investigate, only get the noise on choppy road surfaces and when turning anything more than about 45 degrees left, sound comes from the rear right somewhere. Only noticed it tonight, will have a look in the light in the morning!!

13th February 2007, 12:44	#34 (permalink)
smiffy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Buxton, UK Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had my first service last week, asked them to sort the usual rattle out. They came up with a new one - said they were fitted upside down, so they'd changed them over! Made no difference at all, still the same noise reversing down the drive. Obviously a feature.

19th February 2007, 15:39	#36 (permalink)
Barryjm Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 15th September 2006 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Me Too! I also get the 5 seconds of rumbling creaks reversing out of the drive. Mine's had the rear suspension replaced and its due in for an EPS recall soon and a suspension recheck, oh... and hopefully a proper fix for the fuel cap!

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Likele Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd January 2007 Location: Amsterdam Netherlands Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I also experience this on my 07 Civic, especially with more people in the car. I was told by the dealer this problem is caused by one rear spring that has been mounted upside down. Nothing to be worried about, but should be taken care of at next inspection.