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#61 of 424 Re: Clunk going over bumps [generaltso #35] by galvanize Jul 06, 2004 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: generaltso (Dec 14, 2003 10:41 am) I'm a little late joining this discussion, and you've probably fixed your clunk by now. However if you haven't, I might be able to help. I own a 2004 manual trans Aerio sedan. I too was experiencing the "clunk" going over bumps, from the front of the car.   The first mechanic didn't admit it was a problem, and basically insulted my blondeness, but another mechanic at the same dealership, when I brought the car in for an oil change, fixed the problem without me having to ask.......said the "swaybar" was loose and he tightened it. Since then I haven't heard or felt the clunk.!! Replies to this message: liana (Sep 14, 2004 5:21 am)
#62 of 424 Rattling on acceleration by galvanize Jul 06, 2004 (1:08 pm)
I own a 2004 manual trans Aerio Sedan and have been experiencing a rattling sound associated with acceleration.   Dealership has basically told me "they have spent enough time on the car", and they can't find the problem.   The rattling seems to happen when you hit the accelerator, and it is a quick annoying loud noise (sounds like something loose). I do use high octane gas, as I was told this could be the infamous "ping", but the car still rattles.   The noise reminds me of my old toyota tecel, when the valves went-- the embarassing noise being one reason I got rid of it----- now my brand new car sounds like this! Yikes!!   Other then handing the keys over to the dealership and saying "keep it till you fix it", does anyone else have this problem or could lend some insight into some possible solutions?   Thanks Replies to this message: bcbarrett (Sep 16, 2004 1:25 pm) socaljason (Mar 06, 2005 5:23 pm) dmmaddox (Apr 18, 2005 3:39 pm) albyseenya (May 08, 2005 7:59 am) nscarguy (Dec 31, 2005 1:45 pm)
#63 of 424 2003 Suzuki Aerio SX brakes rubbing/sticking by librarychick Aug 09, 2004 (11:20 am)
I've done some searching of the message boards, but haven't seen any mention of this problem.   My car (automatic, 4WD) all of a sudden one evening in late May 2004 started being extremely sluggish. It felt like I was driving with the brakes on. I checked the emergency brake, but it wasn't on. The car made horrid groaning noises and didn't want to accelerate. When I removed my foot from the gas, the car came to a rather quick stop, without me pressing on the brake pedal. Putting the car in reverse, it did the same thing. Acceleration was almost impossible. There was a nasty burning smell as well. Also the brake pedal was very stiff and wouldn't go down very far. The car at this point had almost 15,000 miles on it.   I ended up having it towed the next day when the problem recurred as it just wasn't drivable. It (of course) didn't perform this problem for the mechanic the next day, but after I described the problem, they ended up bleeding off some of hydraulic pressure. The exact description on my receipt is as follows:   A cust states the brakes are sticking. Cause: Brake pedal rod is mis-adjusted causing hard brake pedal and restricting vehicle movement. Adjust brake pedal rod and retest (OK)   I didn't have any more problems until last night (August 8th). Did the exact same thing. I was fairly close to home, so limped there with my hazard lights on, cringing all the way. I got home, pulled in the garage and got out of the car only to notice smoke coming from the right front wheel. Got back in the car and moved it from the garage to the driveway. The wheel (not tire) was still smoking. Horrible smell as well. As far as I can tell, the brakes are sticking again. The brake pedal was also hard again.   Drove it to the dealer this a.m. with no problems. Got an appointment for Thursday. Not sure how I'm going to make the car misbehave for the mechanic. It currently has about 17,000 miles.   Has anyone had similar problems? This seems to be way more than the brake clunking problem that was much discussed. I've already had the rear differential replaced at about 10,000 miles. I'm not very happy with this car right now!   Thanks!   Diana
#64 of 424 Addendum to brakes sticking/rubbing post by librarychick Aug 09, 2004 (11:23 am)
I do not have ABS brakes.   Thanks, Diana
#65 of 424 librarychick by lngtonge18 Aug 14, 2004 (12:33 pm)
I have had this exact problem in another car before. It was a failing brake master cylinder. My problem was also intermittent but it usually acted up after the car was driven for a little while. Another possibility is a collapsing rubber brake hose, but I'm 99% sure your master cylinder is the problem. You could potentially make the car act up by pressing and releasing the brakes as much as possible before heading to the dealer. Next time it happens, take it straight to the dealer, unless you know for sure it is closed. Maybe document the problem by taking a picture of smoke coming off the front wheel. Good luck and let us know what fixes it.
#66 of 424 Re: Detachable piece on front bumper [junglegirl] by sanjoaerio Sep 10, 2004 (9:32 pm)
Replying to: junglegirl (May 16, 2004 7:49 am) I have the same problem with the bumper piece, but I have no idea when it came off. At the dealership they asked if it had been towed. NO, it hasn't been towed. I didn't follow through from there. THEN... I saw the exact model,color,etc. I thought I'd look to see if his was missing, sure enough, it was gone. The guy saw me at my car and looked at mine for the very same reason. He also pointed out that his windshield was cracked, not by any chips. I got his number and we plan to go to the dealership together. Replies to this message: liana (Sep 14, 2004 5:26 am)
#67 of 424 Re: Clunk going over bumps [galvanize] by liana Sep 14, 2004 (5:21 am)
Replying to: galvanize (Jul 06, 2004 12:59 pm) Hello, i'm a bit of a hands on mechanic my self and i had the same problem when i bought my 2003 model. i found that all the front suspension was loose and needed to tighten every bolt to 40ftlb with a torque wrench if u have someone handy a think dealers are useless so i investigated the problem for myself the suspension is now quite.
#68 of 424 Re: Detachable piece on front bumper [sanjoaerio] by liana Sep 14, 2004 (5:26 am)
Replying to: sanjoaerio (Sep 10, 2004 9:32 pm) Hello, i cought mine falling off in the act. there are to plastic clips underneath that hold it on,wen you go out driveways that scrape the front bumper it takes them off. i put some self taping screws in to the back of it and it hasn't moved for the last year that i have had the car.
#69 of 424 Re: to david & jason [bigfrog] by liana Sep 14, 2004 (5:38 am)
Replying to: bigfrog (Dec 21, 2003 6:10 pm) hello, i have 18' (215/35 ZR18) chrome rims on my car and i have no problems with them, speedo is only out by 5km/h (3.2mph). Slight loss in power 1-2hp, which is expected.
#70 of 424 Re: Rattling on acceleration [galvanize] by bcbarrett Sep 16, 2004 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: galvanize (Jul 06, 2004 1:08 pm) I had the same problem and recently took it to the dealer to get repaired. They kept it overnight as they couldn't find the source of the clunk, but felt it wasn't safe to drive. The next morning they called me and told me several bolts in the suspension had come loose and they re-torqued them. Problem solved.

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