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Car Shaking Problems
Car shaking problems are usually the results of mechanical problems. Out of adjustment tires or suspension will make the car shake after reaching a certain speed. Warped brake rotors will also make the car shake when it’s slowing down.
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A continuous thumping noise and floor shaking while driving on a 2000 Honda Accord could mean a loose exhaust system. It could also mean a bent frame or a broken spring.
Thats simple,due to experience..it's your cv joints,,worn out..but take notice, it can be from regular wear and tear,or due to soft motor mounts,creating undue stress on the inner joints.The motor actually twists to far and creates damage to the inner cv joint.I replaced top(driver's side mount)and the bottom mount.Installed new Cv's,,result is aok. Note:Most say the motor mounts are only good for 4-5 years,before replacement.
I had the exact same problem with my '92 Grand Voyager, a bad shake and wobble in the front end only when accelerating and was especially noticeable around 35-45 mph. I finally found a mechanic who knew exactly what the problem was. My c.v. joints were fine, the problem really was the motor mounts. They were badly worn (182,000 miles) and one of the mounting bolts was actually broken. He explained that the extra play in the motor mounts causes the c.v. joints to "bind-up" under acceleration. I'm no mechanic, but I do know that this fixed the problem. You will probably have to replace all three mounts to remedy the wobble.
Why does my car shake trying to accelerate pass 50 mph and from a stop?
I would check your tires they could be out of balance. or a tire could be bad .
Your car shakes some times when slowing down?
If you mean that the brakes "pulsate" when you apply light to moderate pressure... that's caused by a warped rotor. If a rotor overheats it will warp causing disk brake "chatter".
Sometimes the rotors can be turned to make them "true" again, but often you need to replace the rotors. I generally do both front rotors at the same time so that there is no difference between the left and right brakes.
How do i tell if my u-joints need replacing on my 2007 dodge 2500 diesel?
Generally, I just lift one wheel enough to clear the ground then I put the vehicle in neutral and have someone turn the wheel while I watch and listen to the U Joint. If I hear ANY squeaking or grinding I replace the U Joint. Next I put it back in park then have someone move the wheel again. Now it will hit against the parking gear so the helper moves the wheel back and forth while you "touch" the area between the driveshaft and the yolk. If there is ANY play, I replace the U Joint.
Some of the longer driveshafts have been divided into two parts and have a center "carrier bearing". Often the carrier bearing will make noise, hum, grind, squeek... If that's the case, replace it.
Why would the steering wheel shake while braking?
You have a warped rotor. Brake pads need replacing and the rotors turned or replaced.
Why would a car vibrate when it goes over 70?
Vibrations are usually caused by an imbalance of a spinning part. Tires, wheels, CV joints/axles, or large engine components can either be damaged and become "out-of-round", or in the case of tires, the steel belts can shift inside of the tire, causing vibration that can be felt through the steering wheel. In general, start with the tires, eliminating problems along the way, and work toward the inside of the car. Have your tires balanced, and get an alignment check. That should take care of the problem (and should be done on aregular basis anyway). It is important to take care of the vibration right away, even if you can "live with it". Out of balance equipment like that can cause other damage within the car, and can make the vehicle unsafe to drive.
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i have a small truck i put tires on it had them on it for about 8 moths . it vibrated in the front bad i could not get anyone to tell me why they told me this and that. i just gave up so one day i chose to buy tires and the tire shop guy siad oh you want light truck tires so i said sure why not the shaking and vibrating stopped. moral of the story i had car tires and NOT truck tires. for what its worth it helped my vibrating. it stopped it....
Why would a car shake after getting new brake pads and rotors?
Since you didn't specify WHEN it shakes (high speed, when using the brakes, low speed???) here are a couple possibilities:
- wheel balance,
- worn suspension,
- worn steering linkage,
- bent wheel,
- defective tire.
- And if it only occurs when you use the brakes, it could even be a faulty rotor even if it IS supposed to be new.
What causes a car tire rim to bend?
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Car tire rims don't bend easily. I'd say that if your rim is bent you might have hit a rather large pot hole or perhaps someone else who drives your car could have run it against the curb at a pretty good speed as the tire has to almost collaspe before hitting the rim. Might want to keep an eye on potholes.
What does it mean when your car shakes wen you brake?
It's not so much the "car shaking" as it is feedback through your foot from the brake hydraulic system. YOU are shaking -- at least your foot is -- and you're assuming that it's the car.
Most likely, your car is equipped with disc brakes on the front, possibly on the rear also. Disc brake rotors warp. It usually happens due to overheating, but it can be the result of a manufacturing defect. The "thumping" effect is a real attention-getter!
Your car gives a whistle like noise when you press on the brakes?
Look at your brake pads. You probably need new ones.
is also possible that the pads are okay but maybe the last person to replace the brakes didn't use the disk brake compound on the back of the brakes. Disk brakes are notoriously noisy and can squeal, even when the pads are in good condition. Disk brake dust can make the noise even worse.
If the brake pads look good, use an air compressor to blow the dust away from the brakes. Make certain that you don't inhale any of that dust though, maybe you could find a dust mask or respirator. If the brakes are worn, have a qualified mechanic take care of it for you or if you decide to do it yourself, make certain that you understand what you're doing.
Why does car shake when giving it gas?
check trans mount or u joint maybe you have a hanger bearing? and its loose in the rubber? dent in drive shaft? or a bad drive tire?
Check/replace the thermostat.
When should a tire balancing be done?
# When the tires are new. # When you feel any vibration in the steering wheel that can be attributed to a wheel balance problem.
Why Car shakes at low idle and noise of missing fire noise from mufler?
chech catalyc converter or muffer. check also o2 sensor or egr valve.
What causes violent wheel wobble when hitting a bump?
I would suspect either a loose wheel, or worn suspension or steering parts. This is very dangerous. Have the steering & suspension inspected.
AnswerI have a 1997 dodge 3/4 ton, my pickup was shaking real bad when I would hit a bump so I replaced the "steering shock" I do not know if that is what it is called but it is the shock on the front of the vehicle. Replace it and that should fix the problem. AnswerThis is a very common problem on 2nd generation 4x4s, Don't use a stock steering shock get a heavy duty after market one. Another good fix is a Luke's Link, check the link at the side for more information it has great diagrams and instructions to fix the track bar.Get a Bilstein Steering Shock. The problem will most likely go away. I've had 2 RRC's and I did this fix myself on both cars.
What causes skipping while driving down the road?
A warped rotor can cause a vehicle to have an intermediate hop in one of the wheels. Check to see if the brakes of the car need to be serviced.
You had your brake pads and rotors replace and your car shakes at 75 mph plus?
brake replacememnt should not make car shake
have your wheels balanced and see if that fixes the problem. may have lost a balance weight off wheels when wheels removed from vehicle
Have the tires balanced and/or check the wheels and tires for "round". A bent rim or damaged tire can cause shaking as well.
How do you replace the High Mount brake light bulbs on a Saturn L200?
These can gotten from hiresautomotive. I'm not affiliated with them, nor a reseller, just the ONLY place I could find them. They sell on Amazon and eBay.
The part number for these is "PC 168" without quotes.
PC 186 is a twist lock lamp, a GM proprietary part and can't be bought (as of Aug 2010) from just any car parts store such as PepBoys or AutoZone, etc.
Just posting this for anyone finding this thread Saturn Center-Mount brake light.
I bought these for a 2002 Saturn LW200 wagon.
