Scythe

hey everyone... i own an '06 250AWD and have had very few problems with it. No dash rattles, or other tsbs, except the brake dust one. Currently my car has about 27,000 miles on it, and at around 25,000 (unfortunately it came after my 25k service, otherwise i would have brought it up then) i began to notice a very loud creaking/squeak from what seems like the rear end suspension as i exit the car. I can easily replicate the noise by simply opening the driver side door and putting my foot on the door sill and pushing down with my weight and then letting off. i have the stock suspension, but aftermarket rims (which arent causing this). i plan on taking my car in a little bit early for its 30,000 mile service and bringing this issue up to the technician, but wanted to see if this has happened to anyone before i bring it in.. does anyone know what could be causing this??
the first time i brought my car in with its squealing brakes, the technicians put it off as a weather issue (humidity?) i disagreed but brought the car home, and then on my next service insisted that i get the TSB done because humidity has nothing to do with it... i just want to get my facts straight before i go in so they dont try to put it off as some variable issue that doesnt have to do with the car, but rather the conditions in which the car drives in. Has anyone else experienced this suspension creak? and if so what have they done for it?

BTW - I am NOT talking about the Eibach slap noise that comes with the suspension kit, i have the stock suspension.

This squeak is most noticeable while exiting the car after any length of ride (quick ride down the road or a long highway trip), but while getting in it seems to be somewhat quieter.. any thoughts or help?

thanks

BounceNY

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I have the same thing, but no clue whats causing it...

Gr8Dane

I have the same problem also, when I get home from work and get out in the garage it is very noticeable. I'm all stock suspension and wheels.

Let us know what you find out.

BounceNY

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just to add, I can't always replicate it, most of the time it occurs is on a sunny day after work like the poster above.

juncho

I got it too... honestly I thought it was just me.

I'm also not able to consistently replicate so I just ignore it right now. I'm at 30k miles... with my luck, just right when warranty is over, it'll make the noise consistently and cause me issues.

ELL Y

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I never get that from my 06 AWD with 40k miles
Stock everything.

ISBU

Is your E-brake applied when you hear the creaking noise? If it is try exiting without applying your e-brake. If the noise is gone, then the noise is cause by your e-brake which is normal.

juncho

Actually I do apply the e-brake before exiting the car. I guess I'll try without the e-brake and see if the noise still comes back.

Scythe

yeah i always put my ebrake on.. i'll try w/out it but if not ill see whats up when i get my service done and let everyone know

SGMIS3

The sound is comign from your E-brake, not your suspension. Our cars seem to have really weak E-brake, and if you dont apply it hard enough can cause noises.

Evil Teo

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i dont have that problem but i dont use the e brakes only when im parked on a hill i'll use it. maybe it is the e brakes, try it and let us know.

Scythe

aright so i got the service done and brought it up with the tech.
we went out and replicated the sound, and he immediatley said it was my e-brake and that he would take care of it..
when i got the car back he told me that they had tightened the e-brake, and that the noise was gone =) (at no charge) and it was!
I've heard of there being a TSB for getting their e-brake tigthened.. or if it wasnt a tsb then maybe it is just a free service anyways
so i guess if people are continuously having this problem, at your next stop to the dealership ask them to tighten up the e-brake to solve the noise and any small rolling that occurs after putting down the ebrake (mine used to roll a considerable amount)

Gr8Dane

Thx Scythe, I'm due for an oil change in about 500 miles and I will tell them to do that.

vif350

I get the same thing when I'm parked on a slight hill. Thought it was just normal wear on the e-brake.