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06-24-2013, 11:40 PM | #1 |
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So about a month ago i hit 2 huge potholes, i got one flat tire as a result.. After that my wheel alignment was wayyyy off and i was getting vibrations into the steering wheel. At the time of the pothole i had 19s which i found out i bent 1 of them after hitting the pothole, as a result i decided to just put back my stock 17s.. After putting the 17s back on i had a wheel alignment done and the wheels re-balanced.. The car does track straight now but this did absolutely nothing for the vibrations and now when i turn the steering wheel in either direction i hear a "squeal" or "squeaking" type noise.. I am also hearing the same noise when i slowly accelerate from a dead stop.. Being i have checked the wheels and tires, my next guess would be to check the suspension? Any ideas as to what this could be? Thanks in advance!
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06-24-2013, 11:56 PM | #2 |
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Yes, your next step would be to check suspension component integrity as well as your axles. Usually wheel balancing will get rid of the vibrations. When do you experience the vibrations? Turning, constant speed, braking, etc? This will help me eliminate causes it may not be.
Since you hit a pothole, get under your car and check to see if the tie rods or control arms are visually bent. Also, press down on each side of your car, front and back, to compress the springs and notice a bouncing motion when it comes back up. Does the car bounce continuously or does it only bounce once or twice before stopping? That will test your shock condition. If they are all fine my next thought is wheel bearings. |
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Post a video of the vibration/noise. Could be your control arm bushings. Check for play.
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06-25-2013, 08:52 PM | #9 |
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Its a wheel bearing...
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06-28-2013, 02:27 PM | #10 |
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so the issue was resolved.. brought the car to bmw and the squeaking sound was my front brakes, they replaced my pads rotors and sensors under warranty as for the vibration after getting the car back has stopped i dont know if they adjusted anything but the car is running smooth
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