Experiencing noises from your automobile regularly is never comforting, so hearing noises on your Peugeot e-208 suspensions when you go over a speed bump can be stressful. This indicator may be a sign of a small problem as well as a warning of a much larger repair to come. In any case, it is necessary to check the origin and take the necessary actions to eliminate the problem, it is with this aim in mind that we wanted to write this document to help you see more clearly. We will first see the possible causes for a crack when the speed bump passes, then, what can be the cause 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 Peugeot e-208
Check Peugeot e-208 suspension
If you encounter a suspension noise when you pass a speed bump on your Peugeot e-208, and it is characterized by a “clack” or cracking, it is highly possible that your suspension block is the origin of it. Indeed, it may be the suspension cups, which, when they are outdated, have the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension that no longer fulfils its role during small bumps that compress the suspensions. To verify if this is the problem that concerns you, take a dented road and listen to the noise coming from your front axle as you circulate over holes. If it is indeed the cups, think of swapping them as soon as possible or you may damage other parts and have to make more important auto repairs.
Check the cardan shaft
If you are here because you have searched for “Peugeot e-208 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 Indeed, when the cardan bellows get outdated and the dirt/dust builds up inside them their action is deteriorated and it is possible to experience a sound when they are in torsion. To verify 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 make a turn at low speed. If it cracks in these two conditions you should consider swapping it or them. If you have the feeling that this noise is more like a a loud noise on Peugeot e-208, don’t hesitate to check out this article.
Check steering hinges/stabilizer bar
Finally, when you find out a suspension noise when your Peugeot e-208 passes over a speed bumps, it is plausible that the hinges or the stabilizer bar are responsible. Exactly like the gimbals, the steering part is mobilized when you modify direction. If this is your situation, the components that may have been damaged 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 verify it, position it under the car and apply twists on each of its components to verify that there is no particular play on one of them, they are supposed to resist you quite strongly over their entire travel. Remember to take your Peugeot e-208 to your mechanic or replace them if they are involved.
squeaky noise speed bump Peugeot e-208
Check the stabilizer bar
If, however, you have a noise that is more like a squeak when you go over a speed bump with your Peugeot e-208, it is possible 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. Bear in mind to verify by going under your car the condition of the paint on your bar which will reveal if there is friction. Second possible point, it may be your stabilizer bar silentblocks that are dried out and cause noise, in which case remove them from the cradle and grease them, this should resolve the problem.
Check engine silentblocks
Finally, last point that we can verify together, it is the engine silentblocks, actually, these silentblocks act as pads/shock absorbers between the engine and the cradle of the automobile, a obvious fatigue of these will create a subsidence and therefore a space between the engine and the silentblocks, it may happen that a squeaking noise occurs when you pass a speed bumps or any holes with your Peugeot e-208. To replace them go to your auto mechanic.
Other speed bump noise Peugeot e-208
If, even though all its assumptions, you still can’t find the source of the noise your Peugeot e-208 makes when you pass a speed bump, we suggest you to refer to this article on a loud noise on Peugeot e-208 or to visit your mechanic in order to carry an in-depth check on your Peugeot e-208 and determine this problem.
