Annoying Squeek

[thomasoes]

Hi.I have an annoying squeeking noise even over uneaven roads.It sounds like its coming from the front left hand side.It is a Xsara Picasso 2hdi.Has anyone had this problem and what was the fix. :blink:

[coastline taxis]

need  a bit more info off you. Is it a engine related squeek does it get louder with higher engine speed or is it road speed related. what is the age and milage of the vehicle and what have you done to date to resolve it

[thomasoes]

Hi.Its not an engine squeak its more like a bed spring.Its ok on smooth motorway roads but squeeks like anything on uneven roads.could be suspension related but not sure.It does seem to be coming from that area.Has just passed an mot so nothing can be worn

[Johndouglas]

Try applying the footbrake gently as you maintain speed on the accelerator. It will rule out any movement of the brake pads.

[thomasoes]

Hi.Thank you but its not a brake squeek

[paul.h]

If you push that corner of the car up and down as if checking the shock absorbers, does it then make the noise ? If so and using a helper it will be easier to find the cause. If you think it is from a rubber bush, you could spray it with something like wd40 and that may stop the noise but do not get any on the brakes/brake disc.

[thomasoes]

I think you are right someone said it is common for these to squeak from the top of the suspension. Thanks for your replies

[paul.h]

A few years ago we had a 2005 Xsara Picasso and that did not squeak so it is still worthwhile finding the cause.

[thomasoes]

its the top of the strut that's squeeking so it must be the rubber.Will sort it when I get time. :)

[thomasoes]

changed both front wishbones as balljoints had gone and the squeak has also gone

[Johndouglas]

That's called "a good result".............. ;)

[coastline taxis]

Thanks for comming back and letting us know