Unable to Diagnose Suspension Problem

[God7r3y118]

Hi everyone ,

Had a lot of problems recently with my car Drop links needed replacing with Top mounts due to knocking on the drivers side this did fix the knocking , DPF needed a full clean now ,

Now all of a sudden once of the worst knocking/rattling noises i have ever heard has started coming from the passenger side , its been to the mechanic and he has rebuild the suspension checked everything and cant seem to diagnose the problem ! ,
yesterday a new driveshaft was fitted as that was the likely culprit but it hasn't worked at all (lukily the mechanic didn't charge me as it didn't fix it )

Does anyone have any suggestions on what it could be, or had the same problems ? Could it possibly be the steering rack ?

its going back into the garage Monday morning and hes going to spend all day on it to try and find the fault , as im driving to Cornwall Tuesday and really need it fixing ,
ive been contemplating going to Citroen and getting them to diagnose it but been told this is a waste of time ?


Thanks !

Ben

[Dangerousfish]

If you could get us a video of the noise Ben you might have a bit more success with us trying to diagnose the issue.

Don't get your hopes up though, the suspension is more than just the shock and springs.

[lfcrule1972]

Why would Citroen be a waste of time ? If you have an ongoing issue I'd start with them as they may have more experience of issues affecting DS3s.

Ask for a quote for investigation work first if you're not still covered under warranty. How old is your car ?

[SiPhyliss]

Get yourself a crowbar or equally angry looking piece of steel, and with the car in the air, start hanging off stuff to see if it moves a great deal, i.e, ball joints and bushes. this is the best way i find to zero in on a problem you cant see.
Failing that, with the car keys in but not turned full on, get the missus/boyfriend/cat to shake the steering from left to right and look for more play in stuff.

[God7r3y118]

Thanks for your replies !

Ill try and get a video of the noise and post it on here ,

The car is a 2011 1.6 DSport ,I've rang the Citroen garage near me its £95 for an hour inspection , i decided to bite the bullet and do it , might cost more at Citroen but like you said they know their own cars

i have already give that a go and so have a few other mechanics , that's the difficult thing with the car stationary it doesn't make a single noise you can bounce on the bonnet and struts don't make a noise ,
there is no play in the wheels , all the bushes have been done

[Dangerousfish]

I've rang the Citroen garage near me its £95 for an hour inspection.

Jesus Christ! It's your money you're free to do with it what you want but £95/hr labour?! I'm in the wrong job.

[God7r3y118]

I know tell me about it me too ! just hoping they manage to find the source , woman on the phone said they generally dont take an hour to diagnose so hopefully they wont , dont want to keep paying out :mad:

[Dangerousfish]

You might want to confirm what the minimum and maximum is they're likely to charge before handing over your keys.

That or try another Citroen dealer..

[God7r3y118]

All she said it was a fixed price at £95/ph however if it takes less time ill be charged less so £95 is the maximum

[Dangerousfish]

All she said it was a fixed price at £95/ph however if it takes less time ill be charged less so £95 is the maximum

Fixed but may be less?

[God7r3y118]

Sorry my Bad just read that back haha , said they charge £95ph for the inspection however if it only takes 30 mins ill get charged half and if it takes 15 ill get charged a quarter ect ....

Dont see them finding the problem quickly though

[lfcrule1972]

Hopefully they'll nail it for you....

Years ago I had a V6 ford Sierra (check Google kids) and it had annoying noise that no one could find for love nor money. In the end a tyre fitter told me it was an engine mount that had worked loose !!! He was spot on and once tightend I never heard it again