Noise around RR wheel
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Noise around RR wheel
I have a noise coming from the right rear wheel area somewhere that sounds EXACTLY like a rock rattling around in a metal center cap. That is not what it is, already checked. I only hear it at initial takeoff at normal driving speed, whether I'm traveling straight, or turning, sometimes when coming to a stop, under 20 mph somewhere. It only does it 2 -4 times, that I hear. Nothing noticeably loose or broken that I can see. Any experience or ideas?? Thanks in advance!
Last edited by jpick; May 1, 2013 at 10:59 PM. Reason: vehicle info - 07 A6 35k miles
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Well since the TPMS light isn't on, I would assume the sensor is good. But good point, could be something inside the tire, never even considered it. New tires were put on like a week before the P.O. traded the car in. Actually, it is more like a tick, tick noise, but the SOUND is exactly like back in the day, when a rock would get behind the center cap, or hubcap.
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From: odessa TX
the sensor will still read sometimes...
also check sometimes they put weights on the inside of the wheel they can hit on the caliper, are you sure there is nothing in the tire tread/ like a rock or nail?
also check sometimes they put weights on the inside of the wheel they can hit on the caliper, are you sure there is nothing in the tire tread/ like a rock or nail?
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