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Old 04-23-2008, 09:12 AM
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Squeaking when driving.... HELP

I'm lowered with GF210's. It's been lowered for about a year with no problems. I recently notice a constant squeaking noise when I drive. When I turn right there is no noise. It's not when I step on the brakes. The noise is coming from the left side (maybe front).

If i take my car to the dealership, I think they will say that b/c I lowered the car that voids the warranty. I need to find someone to put the stock springs back on. then take it to the dealer.

any other suggestions?

OH BTW its a 2007 Auto
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 11:44 AM
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It's not when I step on the brakes. The noise is coming from the left side (maybe front).
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sounds like brakes, no? dealer should give you no crap about your springs
if they are your brakes. take it in for inspection first and see wat they
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Old 04-23-2008, 01:45 PM
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might not be the breaks though.. Its a constant sound, not just when I step on the breaks.
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 02:10 PM
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it could be your wear indicator
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 02:16 PM
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Squeak + oil = Silence

Luichenwai,
Before you go through the process of changing out the springs, first try shooting the coils with a spray on lube of some type. I had a similar symptom that immediately went away after using this simple fix. Give it a quick shot, it won't hurt to try.
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Old 04-23-2008, 02:17 PM
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Any type of Lube at the Auto store?
Any suggestions on which kind? And where do I actually apply it?
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 02:49 PM
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i would try white lithium lube spray.
 
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Old 04-23-2008, 03:05 PM
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Oil the Coil...

Originally Posted by Luichenwai
Any type of Lube at the Auto store?
Any suggestions on which kind? And where do I actually apply it?
Luichenwai,
I think the noise was generated from the rubbing of the coils against each another. I tried to shoot the spaces wherever the coils make contact. I just used a silicone based spray. Kenchan's suggestion sounds like a better choice.
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Old 04-23-2008, 05:34 PM
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I will try it now. I went to the mechanic and he says its no big deal. The round piece behind the rotor was "rubbing" I will try the lube and push that round piece back.
 
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