16-08-2013, 06:55 AM
I had to take my 13 plate van into the local Citroen garage as I was getting a knocking noise from the front, and couldn't pin it down to a particular side. The noise seemed to occur at low speeds on and off, particularly after braking. It turns out that all the front wheel nuts were loose.
As I turned to drive away there was a strange vibration and noise, which at first I put down to be the concrete surface. I went to turn out onto the main road and the noise and vibration occurred again. Realising something wasn't right I turned back into the garage and got the mechanic to have a look. The noise and vibration was occurring, although not so badly, when the steering was turned whilst the van was not in motion.
The mechanic said he had felt it when parking the van, but thought it may have been normal, but I've never heard it do that before in 8000 miles. After lifting the bonnet, he held his hand on a pipe which seemed to lessen the effect. He didn't know what the cause was or how to solve it but would have a look see if there are any info on his computer. I said I would carry on driving and see if it settles down.
The noise and vibration only occurs at low speed, and is worst when turning to the left. Through the steering wheel it feels and sounds like driving over a cattle grid, which is definitely not normal. Has anyone experienced anything like this before, or ideas on what it could be?
Many thanks
As I turned to drive away there was a strange vibration and noise, which at first I put down to be the concrete surface. I went to turn out onto the main road and the noise and vibration occurred again. Realising something wasn't right I turned back into the garage and got the mechanic to have a look. The noise and vibration was occurring, although not so badly, when the steering was turned whilst the van was not in motion.
The mechanic said he had felt it when parking the van, but thought it may have been normal, but I've never heard it do that before in 8000 miles. After lifting the bonnet, he held his hand on a pipe which seemed to lessen the effect. He didn't know what the cause was or how to solve it but would have a look see if there are any info on his computer. I said I would carry on driving and see if it settles down.
The noise and vibration only occurs at low speed, and is worst when turning to the left. Through the steering wheel it feels and sounds like driving over a cattle grid, which is definitely not normal. Has anyone experienced anything like this before, or ideas on what it could be?
Many thanks