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#236 of 266 Thumping noise in rear. by ctsguy2

Dec 09, 2009 (8:20 am)

Thanks for the information guys. My 09 CTS with 14,000 also makes the noise when going over a speed bump or other large bump. Coincidentally the car is at the local Caddy dealer now for that and some other issues such as brake squeal, leaking headlight washer nozzle, squeaks and creaks and a defective shifter switch. Will be interesting to see if dealer diagnoses the wheel bearing issue without me telling them of the "service bulletin". I love my CTS but seriously think mine is somewhat of a lemon. Either that or they dropped it off the truck when delivering it new

#237 of 266 Re: Thumping noise in rear. [ctsguy2] by pao

Dec 14, 2009 (7:08 am)

Replying to: ctsguy2 (Dec 09, 2009 8:20 am)
havent heard of the bushing issue...my 09 is quiet with 21K on it..however did have the brake squeal.....the only fix is to replace the brake pads....and add the new caliper pieces.....all in the TSB.....dont drive off the lot unless they replace the pads.....otherwise...it will come back in about 1000 miles.........

#238 of 266 Re: Thumping noise in rear. [ctsguy2] by joey245

Dec 14, 2009 (7:30 am)

Replying to: ctsguy2 (Dec 09, 2009 8:20 am)
thumping in 200-9 cts is not a wheel bearing issue, ut is something to do with bushings for alignment of the rear end. it is in the service bulletin.
joe

#239 of 266 Re: Thumping noise in rear [redgtconv1] by 150mphclub

Dec 16, 2009 (7:53 am)

Replying to: redgtconv1 (Dec 08, 2009 11:37 pm)
"noticing a noise coming from the rear which sounded like I had something loose in my trunk. I would hear this sound occasionally when I would go over a bump."
 
I am not discounting the service bulletin, BUT I had a similar noise. After a lot of investigation (by me), I discovered the battery cable was hitting its enclosure. A small piece of self stick foam insulation at the point of contact solved the problem.

#240 of 266 Thumping noise in rear by ctsguy2

Dec 16, 2009 (8:47 am)

Thanks again for the insight. The dealer claims that on my car it's not the bushings, but a different service bulletin regarding the rear quarter panel. They allegedly took care of the problem, yet the car still makes the noise. Anyone else ever heard of or had this issue, or leaking headlamp washer nozzles? I firmly believe the local dealer is incompetent, as they can't correct either problem, but the next closest dealer is over an hour away. BMW here I come.

#241 of 266 Re: Thumping noise in rear [150mphclub] by redgtconv1

Dec 16, 2009 (8:26 pm)

Replying to: 150mphclub (Dec 16, 2009 7:53 am)
Since they replaced the bushings, the difference is dramatic. No more noises, car feels better. Their diagnosis was correct.

#242 of 266 Headlamp washer nozzles & shift assembly by ctsguy2

Jan 25, 2010 (11:32 am)

Is anyone else having problems with leaking headlamp washer nozzles and defective gear shift assemblies?

#243 of 266 Re: Headlamp washer nozzles & shift assembly [ctsguy2] by 150mphclub

Jan 25, 2010 (5:27 pm)

Replying to: ctsguy2 (Jan 25, 2010 11:32 am)
16,200 miles--not yet.

#244 of 266 Re: Headlamp washer nozzles & shift assembly [ctsguy2] by pao

Jan 26, 2010 (6:28 am)

Replying to: ctsguy2 (Jan 25, 2010 11:32 am)
not here either...09 with 22.5 on it

#245 of 266 How about a sqeaky seat? by redgtconv1

Jan 27, 2010 (10:42 pm)

I have 7,000 miles and I only weigh 165 lbs. However, the lower back of the drivers seat just began to sqeak if I move or put any pressure on it. I've never had anything like this in any car. Has anyone had this and what was the resolution. I will be taking it to my dealer next week.

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