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JJL2560

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Feb 11, 2012
 
I have a 2011 with 8000 mi. Since the beginning I've had a noise that cant be tracked down.
It can be heard only with the windows down. It is from under the can but I cant determine exactly where as it can be heard equally from both drivers and passengers seat. A light metallic jingle when a sharp bump is hit over 20 mph . Not a strut or anything heavy!
I first suspected the flimsy wheel covers but tried removing them and noise remained. Numerous trips to the dealer and they hear it but cant eliminate it. Tried tightening heat shields etc, etc under can to no avail.
It does not sound serious but very annoying.
Other than that I love the car.
Any suggestions?
liner

Boynton Beach, FL

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Feb 11, 2012
 
JJL2560 wrote:
I have a 2011 with 8000 mi. Since the beginning I've had a noise that cant be tracked down.
It can be heard only with the windows down. It is from under the can but I cant determine exactly where as it can be heard equally from both drivers and passengers seat. A light metallic jingle when a sharp bump is hit over 20 mph . Not a strut or anything heavy!
I first suspected the flimsy wheel covers but tried removing them and noise remained. Numerous trips to the dealer and they hear it but cant eliminate it. Tried tightening heat shields etc, etc under can to no avail.
It does not sound serious but very annoying.
Other than that I love the car.
Any suggestions?
Annoying, heh? I would put the car on a lift and go over everything you can get your hands on, shaking and trying to move it. Good luck.

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