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By *ex-a-frolics OP   Couple
over a year ago

Brizzle

My car is making a noise which is coming from the front, it’s like a spongy sound, It’s not a rattle & whine or a screech & if I was to hazard a guess sounds like a steering or suspension issue.

It happening all the time & even when I’m coasting with the ignition off, which tells me it’s not mechanical, I know this happens when a wheel bearing goes but already replaced one & in any case the noise is different.

I know it needs to be taken to a mechanic & driven but am very weary of being given misinformation.

Anybody any suggestions or things to try, to ascertain what it might be.

TIA.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Is there any jam and cream ooozing?

Wondering if it’s a Victoria Sponge issue.

(Hope things get sorted )

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Is there any jam and cream ooozing?

"

If so , there are plenty on here who will offer to clean that up for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What type of car Vw??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

sounds like the wigwam has gone on your mustard wheel

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By *lap.n.tickleCouple
over a year ago

sunny Manchester :)

Mistic meg said it's the flux capacitor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bounce up and down on the bonnet when it is parked up and see what it sounds like then and from where.

I hate cars but I am good at guessing noises now.

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

Guessing not water pump then which could kaput the engine, take it to a garage regardless

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Check the condition of your tyres.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Turn the music up so you can’t hear the strange noise. Works everytime

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By *eorge JetsonMan
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

What car.

Year, make, model.

Little bit of history would be useful.

Does this sponginess happen on flat ground, over bumps, when your travelling at speed, when you brake?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Turn the music up so you can’t hear the strange noise. Works everytime "

Friend of mine did that... eventually his near side front wheel fell off going round a roundabout in Andover!

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

Needs some of these I think

https://youtu.be/nqqZ28m8uCo

Carlos Fandango super wide wheels

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Broken front spring

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By *errysMan
over a year ago

milton keynes and kent

Im not a mechanic but if it happens when you coast perhaps its a loose under tray bit flapping down with airflow.

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By *DGF20Man
over a year ago

Dublin

Well could be many things, could u give us more informations? Could be top strut mounting, especially if u have sound at when u turn on steering wheel, also check and tight wheel nuts

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By *ex-a-frolics OP   Couple
over a year ago

Brizzle


"Well could be many things, could u give us more informations? Could be top strut mounting, especially if u have sound at when u turn on steering wheel, also check and tight wheel nuts "

Yes got the noise when turning the steering wheel, it’s a Citroen Picasso.

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

No it needs Carlos Fandangos trust me on this

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By *ex-a-frolics OP   Couple
over a year ago

Brizzle


"Well could be many things, could u give us more informations? Could be top strut mounting, especially if u have sound at when u turn on steering wheel, also check and tight wheel nuts "

So the top strut mounting could be heard when the car is coasting?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Cv joint? Any knocking at full lock?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"it’s a Citroen Picasso. "

There you go, you've diagnosed the issue yourself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It'll be the nut behind the wheel that's loose...

Take it to a mechanic we don't bite

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By *r.HMan
over a year ago

A gentleman never tells


"Well could be many things, could u give us more informations? Could be top strut mounting, especially if u have sound at when u turn on steering wheel, also check and tight wheel nuts

Yes got the noise when turning the steering wheel, it’s a Citroen Picasso. "

Could be power steering pump pulley failing, possibly the belt starting to shred too. Does the noise/sound increase with engine revs or stay at a constant level?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi, does it make the noise on a smooth road? or pulling away?

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Don't take it too dealer (top prices) or the "fast fitting" places. Get a good independant who friends can recommend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably top strut mount Which will move when turning wheel and it’s rubber hence why it maybe feeling spongy . Why are people so negative. If you don’t have an positive answer why answer Why waste your till and other people . Oh yea their lives are perfect so take piss out of other people’s misfortunes and nothing better to do !!!

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

Only a good mechanic can diagnose the problem. Suggest your nearest local independent garage rather than an official dealer. Would also avoid the nationals like Halfords or Kwik Fit. Good luck.

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By *xtrafun4youMan
over a year ago

Dunstable

Would guess suspension. Shock or spring.

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By *DGF20Man
over a year ago

Dublin


"Well could be many things, could u give us more informations? Could be top strut mounting, especially if u have sound at when u turn on steering wheel, also check and tight wheel nuts

So the top strut mounting could be heard when the car is coasting?"

Hey sorry for delay...well that would be first thing to check, i change my strut and top mount because had same problem, try to listen when someone else turning steering wheel and also check if is spring broken

P.s. give us update if u find the problem

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whereabouts are you? I run a mobile mechanics business providing your not hundreds of miles away i could come and check.

Noises being described is hard to diagnose bit sounds like steering or suspension related.

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By *nliveneTV/TS
over a year ago

Selby


"Turn the music up so you can’t hear the strange noise. Works everytime "

I do the same

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Could be a wearing uneven

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By *ex-a-frolics OP   Couple
over a year ago

Brizzle


"Well could be many things, could u give us more informations? Could be top strut mounting, especially if u have sound at when u turn on steering wheel, also check and tight wheel nuts

Yes got the noise when turning the steering wheel, it’s a Citroen Picasso.

Could be power steering pump pulley failing, possibly the belt starting to shred too. Does the noise/sound increase with engine revs or stay at a constant level?"

Hi it’s a constant level, & even when the engine is switched off (coasting), it’s also noisy when the steering is turned left or right.

We have recently moved, been recommended a local garage, they are going to check it tomorrow. Will report back with findings.

Thanks for your help.

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By *errysMan
over a year ago

milton keynes and kent

So come on what was it ??

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