Listening noises from your auto frequently is never reassuring, so discovering noises on your Mini Countryman 2 suspensions when you go over a speed bump can be stressing. This indicator may be a sign of a minor trouble as well as a warning of a much larger repair to come. Whatever the case, it is essential to check the origin and take the necessary actions to eliminate the trouble, it is with this objective in mind that we wanted to write this document to help you see more clearly. We will first see the possible reasons for a crack when the speed bump passes, then, what can be the reason of a squeaking noise when a speed bump is being passed and finally what to do if you have another noise when a speed bump is passed.
Suspension cracking noise Mini Countryman 2
Check Mini Countryman 2 suspension
If you notice a suspension noise when you pass a speed bump on your Mini Countryman 2, and it is characterized by a “clack” or cracking, it is highly plausible that your suspension block is the origin of it. Indeed, it may be the suspension cups, which, when they are dead, have the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension that no longer fulfils its function during small bumps that compress the suspensions. To examine if this is the trouble that concerns you, take a dented road and pay attention to the noise coming from your front axle as you go over holes. If it is indeed the cups, think of swapping them as soon as possible or you may affect other parts and have to make more important auto repairs.
Check the cardan shaft
If you are here because you have researched for “Mini Countryman 2 suspension noise” and the suspension is not the cause of your problem, it may be that the cardan shaft is responsible. Indeed, when the cardan bellows get outdated and the dirt/dust amasses inside them their functions is degraded and it is possible to experience a noise when they are in torsion. To examine this, you can try both types of torsion, first vertical with suspension compressions on the speed bump passages, and horizontal when you are going to turn at low speed. If it cracks in these two circumstances you should consider changing it or them. If you have the feeling that this noise is more like a a loud noise on Mini Countryman 2, don’t hesitate to check out this document.
Check steering hinges/stabilizer bar
Finally, when you recognise a suspension noise when your Mini Countryman 2 passes over a speed bumps, it is plausible that the hinges or the stabilizer bar are responsible. Simply like the gimbals, the steering part is mobilized when you adjust direction. If this is your situation, the components that may have been destroyed by usual wear and tear or impacts (e. g. sidewalks). The steering hinges, the stabilizer bar hinges. can be the origins of your noises, to examine it, position it under the car and apply twists on each of its elements to examine that there is no special play on one of them, they are supposed to resist you quite strongly over their entire travel. Remember to take your Mini Countryman 2 to your auto mechanic or change them if they are involved.
squeaky noise speed bump Mini Countryman 2
Check the stabilizer bar
If, on the other hand, you have a noise that is more like a squeak when you go over a speed bump with your Mini Countryman 2, it is plausible that it is the stabilizer bar itself that is concerned. Indeed, abnormal/pronounced wear of the latter can cause unusual friction which can create this squeaking noise. Please remember to examine by passing under your car the condition of the paint on your bar which will show if there is friction. Second plausible point, it may be your stabilizer bar silentblocks that are dry and provoke noise, in which case take them out from the cradle and grease them, this should solve the trouble.
Check engine silentblocks
Finally, last possibility that we can examine together, it is the engine silentblocks, actually, these silentblocks operate as pads/shock absorbers between the engine and the cradle of the auto, a noticable fatigue of these will create a subsidence and therefore a space between the engine and the silentblocks, it may happen that a squeaking noise happens when you pass a speed bumps or any holes with your Mini Countryman 2. To replace them go to your auto mechanic.
Other speed bump noise Mini Countryman 2
If, even though all its assumptions, you still can’t find the source of the noise your Mini Countryman 2 makes when you pass a speed bump, we suggest you to refer to this article on a loud noise on Mini Countryman 2 or to visit your auto mechanic in order to carry an in-depth check on your Mini Countryman 2 and discover this trouble.
