Suspension Bump Stops??

tucker101uk · 20th June 2008, 11:49

Hey all -

My civic is currently in for its 37500 service and the dealer just rang to say that it is in need of some warranty work on the front bump stops...

This means nothing to me - not being mechanically savvy! I know that there has been some threads on squeeking and clunks from the suspension, but I cant find anywhere what the hell a bumpstop is!?!?!

Anyone that can help?!
Thanks!

mattlittle · 20th June 2008, 11:57

There is loads on the fault ang bugs forum, but they are the whit or yellow plastic bits on the top of the suspension struts (certainly front, not sure about rear).

If they are loose, then when you go over a pothole or speed bump, you hear a 'clank' sound when the strut expands again.

Sorry, but I don't have any photos.

Link Bump Stops

RFY · 20th June 2008, 11:57

Found the following definition on the web:

Bump Stop:
Rubber bumpers (often cone or wedge shaped) on the chassis that limit suspension travel. "Bottoming out" the suspension means hitting the bump stops.

RFY

Smarty · 20th June 2008, 12:18

I had bump stops replacement when I first got my Civic as there was a knocking noise. When the noise returned within a day or so I was told then whole shock absorber (i think) was replaced. New one is yellow, old one was white, or other way round. anyway, no problems now. All was done under warranty. I heard it was something to do with them not being able to fully cope with the heavier front of a diesel.

civicfan · 20th June 2008, 12:20

I thought this problem is long forgotten, but obviously not...

electron · 21st June 2008, 00:46

Had mine replaced yesterday under warranty on a 07 civic, apparently they were found missing when the handbrake mod was carried out the previous week

sushi_chef · 21st June 2008, 07:15

Have a look here for diagrams & discussion

Loose bump stops - Civinfo Wiki

It's always worth using the search box or checking the wiki

gmp · 5th August 2008, 11:24

Asked dealer to check for noise from engine a few weeks ago,evidently it was HUK policy to change bumps stops when a noise was refered to coming from front!Well now I have the constant thudding from the suspension(front and back) that I did'nt have before my original enquiry - its driving me to distraction!!!. Is there a diy remedy - like removing the stops altogether?My advice is think seriously if you have a noise, you will probably end up with problems later on!Incidently the dealer was a bit negative when I asked whether the shocks should be changed.

matg · 14th August 2008, 18:50

My car is going back next week after its service today as I informed them of the suspension noise and they told me the bump stops needing replacing.

chailey · 26th August 2008, 17:27

Had my 1st service today and one of my front Bump Stops has apparently dropped and needs to be replaced when they get chance. Doesn't cause any handling problems they say

robbo51 · 27th October 2008, 14:20

Had mine looked at today..Yes both bump stops have dropped at the front..
They are now submitting a warrranty claim to Honda.
So I now have to wait to get the work authorised.
I would have thought that it was cut and dried..
Its clearly a fault; not wear and tear!!

NH Dan · 27th October 2008, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Had mine looked at today..Yes both bump stops have dropped at the front..
They are now submitting a warrranty claim to Honda.
So I now have to wait to get the work authorised.
I would have thought that it was cut and dried..
Its clearly a fault; not wear and tear!!

It should be cut and dried but the dealer still needs the work authorised through HUK before they do anything. this way, not only can they claim through Honda rather than you paying but HUK also get to log it as another 'repeat offender' and work on a long term fix if needs be.

robbo51 · 27th October 2008, 14:44

Thanks Dan....This is the first manufacturer I have dealt with that has done this. (Skoda, Renault, VW, Vauxhall) my last 4 cars..all booked the car in there and then

DeanFYoung · 27th October 2008, 15:20

Sounds like the dealer is going on the side of caution - perhaps they have been caught out before - undertaking work thinking it would be covered by HUK, but it wasn't...

NH Dan · 27th October 2008, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Thanks Dan....This is the first manufacturer I have dealt with that has done this. (Skoda, Renault, VW, Vauxhall) my last 4 cars..all booked the car in there and then

I could say thats because they have ALOT more experience in this market. buts that negative so i wont lol

robbo51 · 27th October 2008, 18:04

Back on topic please..
So...could they have failed because of crap components then?
I'm not the only one to have this happen to.

Pottsy · 27th October 2008, 18:32

It has happened to loads of people.

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/attachm...-bumpstops.pdf

FWH · 27th October 2008, 18:33

Loose bump stops - Civinfo Wiki

FWH · 27th October 2008, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

I could say thats because they have ALOT more experience in this market. buts that negative so i wont lol

robbo51 · 27th October 2008, 18:39

Thanks guys...my car isnt mentioned on the Service Bulletin:

VEHICLES AFFECTED

2006 Civic 2-Door Si

– ALL

2006 Civic 4-Door:

From VIN 1HGFA1...6L000001 thru
1HGFA1...6L137665
From VIN 2HGFA1...6H500001 thru
2HGFA1...6H528035

2007 Civic 2-Door EX A/T:

From VIN 2HGFG128.7H500001 thru
2HGFG128.7H500056

2007 Civic 2-Door Si:

From VIN 2HGFG215.7H100001 thru

2HGFG215.7H100199

Are these UK spec cars???

20th June 2008, 11:49	#1 (permalink)
tucker101uk Join Date: 8th August 2006 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Bump Stops?? Hey all - My civic is currently in for its 37500 service and the dealer just rang to say that it is in need of some warranty work on the front bump stops... This means nothing to me - not being mechanically savvy! I know that there has been some threads on squeeking and clunks from the suspension, but I cant find anywhere what the hell a bumpstop is!?!?! Anyone that can help?! Thanks!

20th June 2008, 11:57	#2 (permalink)
mattlittle Supporter Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 185 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	There is loads on the fault ang bugs forum, but they are the whit or yellow plastic bits on the top of the suspension struts (certainly front, not sure about rear). If they are loose, then when you go over a pothole or speed bump, you hear a 'clank' sound when the strut expands again. Sorry, but I don't have any photos. Link Bump Stops Last edited by mattlittle; 20th June 2008 at 11:59.

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sushi_chef Nifty with fish Join Date: 7th March 2007 Location: Nr Halifax, W.Yorks Posts: 311 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have a look here for diagrams & discussion Loose bump stops - Civinfo Wiki It's always worth using the search box or checking the wiki

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gmp Join Date: 22nd March 2007 Posts: 191 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Asked dealer to check for noise from engine a few weeks ago,evidently it was HUK policy to change bumps stops when a noise was refered to coming from front!Well now I have the constant thudding from the suspension(front and back) that I did'nt have before my original enquiry - its driving me to distraction!!!. Is there a diy remedy - like removing the stops altogether?My advice is think seriously if you have a noise, you will probably end up with problems later on!Incidently the dealer was a bit negative when I asked whether the shocks should be changed.

14th August 2008, 18:50	#9 (permalink)
matg Supporter Join Date: 23rd September 2007 Location: Near Cambridge Posts: 257 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	My car is going back next week after its service today as I informed them of the suspension noise and they told me the bump stops needing replacing.

26th August 2008, 17:27	#10 (permalink)
chailey Join Date: 24th September 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had my 1st service today and one of my front Bump Stops has apparently dropped and needs to be replaced when they get chance. Doesn't cause any handling problems they say

27th October 2008, 14:20	#11 (permalink)
robbo51 www.civgone.com Car: Civic Type S GT (Now Sold) Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: God's own county Posts: 8,994 Thanks: 391 Thanked 415 Times in 398 Posts iTrader: (6)	Had mine looked at today..Yes both bump stops have dropped at the front.. They are now submitting a warrranty claim to Honda. So I now have to wait to get the work authorised. I would have thought that it was cut and dried.. Its clearly a fault; not wear and tear!!

27th October 2008, 14:44	#13 (permalink)
robbo51 www.civgone.com Car: Civic Type S GT (Now Sold) Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: God's own county Posts: 8,994 Thanks: 391 Thanked 415 Times in 398 Posts iTrader: (6)	Thanks Dan....This is the first manufacturer I have dealt with that has done this. (Skoda, Renault, VW, Vauxhall) my last 4 cars..all booked the car in there and then

27th October 2008, 15:20	#14 (permalink)
DeanFYoung Supporter Join Date: 19th June 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,012 Thanks: 46 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the dealer is going on the side of caution - perhaps they have been caught out before - undertaking work thinking it would be covered by HUK, but it wasn't...

27th October 2008, 18:04	#16 (permalink)
robbo51 www.civgone.com Car: Civic Type S GT (Now Sold) Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: God's own county Posts: 8,994 Thanks: 391 Thanked 415 Times in 398 Posts iTrader: (6)	Back on topic please.. So...could they have failed because of crap components then? I'm not the only one to have this happen to.

27th October 2008, 18:32	#17 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Car: Merc E220 Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 9,402 Thanks: 88 Thanked 1,018 Times in 434 Posts iTrader: (0)	It has happened to loads of people. http://www.civinfo.com/forum/attachm...-bumpstops.pdf

27th October 2008, 18:33	#18 (permalink)
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27th October 2008, 18:39	#20 (permalink)
robbo51 www.civgone.com Car: Civic Type S GT (Now Sold) Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: God's own county Posts: 8,994 Thanks: 391 Thanked 415 Times in 398 Posts iTrader: (6)	Thanks guys...my car isnt mentioned on the Service Bulletin: VEHICLES AFFECTED 2006 Civic 2-Door Si – ALL 2006 Civic 4-Door: From VIN 1HGFA1...6L000001 thru 1HGFA1...6L137665 From VIN 2HGFA1...6H500001 thru 2HGFA1...6H528035 2007 Civic 2-Door EX A/T: From VIN 2HGFG128.7H500001 thru 2HGFG128.7H500056 2007 Civic 2-Door Si: From VIN 2HGFG215.7H100001 thru 2HGFG215.7H100199 Are these UK spec cars???