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Old 08-28-12, 06:18 PM
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Shock absorber, I think... Whenever the car comes with contact with the slightest bump on the road it makes the whole car shake, how do I fix this?

Leather off on the steering wheel? When I turn the steering wheel sometimes, a weird noise comes, I think it's from the leather.

Weird noise from cd area, it sounds like its always changing cds.

Any help would be much appreciated.
Old 08-28-12, 06:34 PM
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The noise from the steering wheel, is probably coming from the steering column. Spray some lubricant down where the steering shaft/column meets the firewall. Search on here for more details.

The weird noise from the cd area, is one of the servo motors for the HVAC. Search on here for more details.

A quick search would have given you all of those answers, just sayin'

What do you mean the car shakes when you go over bumps? Do you feel the shake in the seat or in the steering wheel?
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Originally Posted by MnM24
Shock absorber, I think... Whenever the car comes with contact with the slightest bump on the road it makes the whole car shake, how do I fix this?
Yes, most likely. Does the suspension bottom out (crash) when you go over big bumps a little too fast? Could also be worn ball joints/bushings in the front suspension/steering.
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Originally Posted by MnM24
Shock absorber, I think... Whenever the car comes with contact with the slightest bump on the road it makes the whole car shake, how do I fix this?

Leather off on the steering wheel? When I turn the steering wheel sometimes, a weird noise comes, I think it's from the leather.

Weird noise from cd area, it sounds like its always changing cds.

Any help would be much appreciated.
Do a bounce test at each corner [push down as much as you can and then let go .. vehicle should rise up and then go donw and stop].

Trace the source of sound from steering .. if the noise is from the foot-well, use a silicon lubricant where the steering exits from the firewall.

The constant chatter from the cd -area is most likely air mode servo. (search)

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Old 08-29-12, 03:58 PM
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How much do you think this would cost to fix at the dealership?
Old 08-30-12, 06:24 AM
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too much, I would go to an independent garage and get some quotes. Do some research on this forum and you will have the knowledge to deal with the garages and not get taken.....
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