05 Solara SE front end noise(s)
Hi --newbie here so please be gentle
Posting to help out a friend.
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05 Solara SE, 3.3 V6, 235K.
There is a bizarre noise similar to that made by cards in your bicycle wheel spokes (guys will remember this) which occurs when pulling away from a full stop up to about 3 mph. It's a fairly quiet noise but is there nonetheless. It is not present when coming to a stop.
However, it is NOT always there --some pullaways it's there, some it's not.
Not clear how long it's been making the noise as the driver usually has the radio cranked and only recently noticed it.
It is coming from the driver's side front, and sounds like it is behind the dash but it may be lower – I could get my head only so far under the wheel while driving (don't worry it was in a parking lot)
Any ideas as to the source?
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Also—
While trying to diagnose this noise, I noticed that there is a bit of a thunk/clunk felt through the steering wheel which also occurs when pulling away from a stop. This is consistent.
Sway bar bushings? Control arm bushing? I don't know anything about Toyota suspensions… seeking guidance on where to look. I'm pretty sure the suspension is all original.
I have not yet been under the car
All ideas welcome.
Thanks
Posting to help out a friend.
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05 Solara SE, 3.3 V6, 235K.
There is a bizarre noise similar to that made by cards in your bicycle wheel spokes (guys will remember this) which occurs when pulling away from a full stop up to about 3 mph. It's a fairly quiet noise but is there nonetheless. It is not present when coming to a stop.
However, it is NOT always there --some pullaways it's there, some it's not.
Not clear how long it's been making the noise as the driver usually has the radio cranked and only recently noticed it.
It is coming from the driver's side front, and sounds like it is behind the dash but it may be lower – I could get my head only so far under the wheel while driving (don't worry it was in a parking lot)
Any ideas as to the source?
__________
Also—
While trying to diagnose this noise, I noticed that there is a bit of a thunk/clunk felt through the steering wheel which also occurs when pulling away from a stop. This is consistent.
Sway bar bushings? Control arm bushing? I don't know anything about Toyota suspensions… seeking guidance on where to look. I'm pretty sure the suspension is all original.
I have not yet been under the car
All ideas welcome.
Thanks
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