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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Knock, Clunk or Rattle from front of vehicle [minn_maxx]
by tcontas
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Jul 03, 2006 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: minn_maxx (Jun 27, 2006 1:07 pm)
If anyone is actually able to get past the dealer's standard "unable to duplicate" answer for this problem and does get the work done, could you please post the results here? I'll be very curious to see if the new steering gear assembly solves this problem. I do think we'll have to fight somewhat to get this fixed under warranty, as the knock/clunk doesn't happen consistently and the service tech. who takes it for a quick test drive may not notice it if he doesn't go over the right kind of road. I notice mine most if I go fairly slowly over a "washboard" type of road, or a road with a series of small, close-together bumps, or a dirt/gravel road with little holes or dips. I can live with it for now, but I only have 3,300 miles on my Maxx and it may loosen up some more. I rented an '04 Malibu last year and the knocking was very noticeable. I actually told the rental company that I thought the tie rod ends or ball joints were going to fall off under normal driving. Anyway, feedback from anyone getting this new fix would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Knock, Clunk or Rattle from front of vehicle [tcontas]
by maxx4me
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Jul 03, 2006 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: tcontas (Jul 03, 2006 11:00 am)
Good post. I agree totally. We all have the problem. While I'm not a mechanic, (I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night) I did described the problem during my last visit, but since it did not happen for the service manager, I was turned away. The manager only stated that there was no hazzard to my life or groceries. How reassuring!!
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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Knock, Clunk or Rattle from front of vehicle [tcontas]
by mdp35sub
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Jul 03, 2006 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: tcontas (Jul 03, 2006 11:00 am)
I have a 05 Classic with 35800 miles and recently started having a clunk sound when placing into drive and when AT shifted from 1 to 2 gear. Come to find out it was the left strut that was bad. Dealer repaired under warranty. I got at least three "unable to duplicate" from them before I nailed down the location of the problem.
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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Knock, Clunk or Rattle from front of vehicle [mdp35sub]
by sciguy85
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Jul 05, 2006 (11:19 pm)
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Replying to: mdp35sub (Jul 03, 2006 6:39 pm)
Had it "fixed" today. They only had the car 1 day and had the steering gear and my "flooded" headlight replacement. When I handed them the TSB number they said they'd check it out. Primary diagnosis was rack or steering gear. Ended up being the steering gear. Only had it back for a few miles but steering is tight and better than before. No clunk. Unlike the 2 previous times they "fixed" it and I left with it clunking merrily along. Today's fix was almost $600 (no charge to me) With all my other "no charge" fixes, I believe I counted almost $4500 in repairs in less than 2 years and over 30 days in the shop. Hope this is it.
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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Knock, Clunk or Rattle from front of vehicle [sciguy85]
by pao
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Jul 06, 2006 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: sciguy85 (Jul 05, 2006 11:19 pm)
seems they might have gotten it this time.....bit of a clunk here..but I will live with it since mine is out of warranty....04 Maxx LT...72K on it....only one warranty repair needed....in the shop a total of 4 hours over two visits for two recalls and a replaced right turn signal socket..no other problems to report..and still going strong......
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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Completed - NO clunk!
by minn_maxx
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Jul 17, 2006 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: tcontas (Jul 03, 2006 11:00 am)
Had the TSB done today. Noticeable difference. Clunky rattle is basically gone. Woo hoo!
Small draw-back is that it seems less willing to center itself after a turn. May get better with time.
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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Completed - NO clunk! [minn_maxx]
by maxx4me
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Jul 17, 2006 (4:25 pm)
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Replying to: minn_maxx (Jul 17, 2006 1:57 pm)
great! now how did you get the dealer to do the fix? Did they have to hear the noise before choosing to do the work?
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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Completed - NO clunk! [maxx4me]
by minn_maxx
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Jul 18, 2006 (4:17 am)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Jul 17, 2006 4:25 pm)
The dealer has been trying to fix the "clunk" for the last 10-months. Replaced sway bar links twice, strut bearing, strut, steering column (EPS) and tie wrapped/tightened many small parts. Once the TSB was released, I faxed it to the dealer and they ordered the part.
Drove over a rough road last night that used to rattle the suspension - night and day difference now. Feels like a different car.
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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Completed - NO clunk! [minn_maxx]
by pao
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Jul 19, 2006 (5:52 am)
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Replying to: minn_maxx (Jul 17, 2006 1:57 pm)
were you still on 3/36 warranty when you had the TSB fixed?
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Re: TSB 06-02-32-007, Completed - NO clunk! [pao]
by minn_maxx
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Jul 19, 2006 (8:47 am)
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Replying to: pao (Jul 19, 2006 5:52 am)
Yes, I was still under 36k miles. Went over 36k as I drove home from the dealer.
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