Squeaky rear end

mowflow · 03-21-2011, 04:57 PM

There's a metallic sounding squeaking noise coming from the rear of my car. With the windows up it sounds like interior panels squeaking in the rear but when you put the rear drivers side window down it's pretty loud. The noise is a lot worse when I'm wobbling about over the uneven roads at low speeds.

I had a bit of a bounce on the back of the car when I got home tonight and it appears to be on the rebound that the noise happens. Anyone had the same issue or have any idea what it could be? Suspension still feels perfectly smooth.

Shadow · 03-21-2011, 05:22 PM

Worn suspension bushings or shock absorber? I think I read somewhere that these were common causes of squeaks.

I have a brief squeak too, as I pull away but I'm pretty sure it's the handbrake binding slightly...

WD40 all round?

Em135eye · 03-22-2011, 04:03 AM

What shape have you got mow?

My boot cover bit (that weighs a tonne!) squeaked for a while - the dealer sorted it.

BGM · 03-22-2011, 06:00 AM

could be handbreak sticking, drive round the block with it on a tiny bit

could be ball joint, worn bushings perhaps..

mowflow · 03-22-2011, 08:58 AM

It's an e90. And the noise is definitely coming from the rear wheel area under the car. It's definitely not the handbrake. Going into my mates garage tomorrow so we'll find out what it is. I'm hoping it's bushes as they'll be cheapest although the ideal would be if it was a loose heat shield or something that could just be removed at no cost.

mowflow · 03-24-2011, 08:38 AM

The problem was a squeaky rear subframe bush. The bush isn't worn, it's just noisy. It doesn't actually need fixed as long as I don't mind the noise but after putting the car in with my mate and him spending nearly 2 days looking for the squeak I don't really feel good about just saying "ok thanks, I'll turn the stereo up from now on and stop worrying".

I HATE spending money on repairs that don't make your car go quicker, handle better, stop quicker or look better.

Dr Dave · 03-24-2011, 01:55 PM

Lubricate said bush with a little silicone lube

m1bjr · 03-24-2011, 04:50 PM

KY jelly is good on an old bush.
Seriously

You could fit the M3 bushes in there, they are direct swap and will improve the rear end stability.

03-21-2011, 04:57 PM	#1
mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	Squeaky rear end There's a metallic sounding squeaking noise coming from the rear of my car. With the windows up it sounds like interior panels squeaking in the rear but when you put the rear drivers side window down it's pretty loud. The noise is a lot worse when I'm wobbling about over the uneven roads at low speeds. I had a bit of a bounce on the back of the car when I got home tonight and it appears to be on the rebound that the noise happens. Anyone had the same issue or have any idea what it could be? Suspension still feels perfectly smooth. __________________ Daily Golf R Project Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi
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Shadow Private First Class 2 Rep 127 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Worn suspension bushings or shock absorber? I think I read somewhere that these were common causes of squeaks. I have a brief squeak too, as I pull away but I'm pretty sure it's the handbrake binding slightly... WD40 all round?
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Em135eye Banned 175 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M135i 5 door [0.00]	What shape have you got mow? My boot cover bit (that weighs a tonne!) squeaked for a while - the dealer sorted it.
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BGM Colonel 58 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: F20 M140i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farnborough, UK iTrader: (0)	could be handbreak sticking, drive round the block with it on a tiny bit could be ball joint, worn bushings perhaps..
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mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	It's an e90. And the noise is definitely coming from the rear wheel area under the car. It's definitely not the handbrake. Going into my mates garage tomorrow so we'll find out what it is. I'm hoping it's bushes as they'll be cheapest although the ideal would be if it was a loose heat shield or something that could just be removed at no cost. __________________ Daily Golf R Project Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi
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03-24-2011, 08:38 AM	#6
mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	The problem was a squeaky rear subframe bush. The bush isn't worn, it's just noisy. It doesn't actually need fixed as long as I don't mind the noise but after putting the car in with my mate and him spending nearly 2 days looking for the squeak I don't really feel good about just saying "ok thanks, I'll turn the stereo up from now on and stop worrying". I HATE spending money on repairs that don't make your car go quicker, handle better, stop quicker or look better. __________________ Daily Golf R Project Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Lubricate said bush with a little silicone lube __________________
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03-24-2011, 04:50 PM	#8
m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 72 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	KY jelly is good on an old bush. Seriously You could fit the M3 bushes in there, they are direct swap and will improve the rear end stability. __________________
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