Finding out noises from your vehicle frequently is never reassuring, so listening noises on your Acura TLX suspensions when you go over a speed bump can be stressful. This symptom may be a sign of a insignificant issue as well as a warning of a much larger repair to come. Whatever the case, it is necessary to check the cause and take the necessary actions to eliminate the issue, it is with this aim in mind that we wanted to write this article to help you see more clearly. We will first see the possible explanations for a crack when the speed bump passes, after that, 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 Acura TLX
Check Acura TLX suspension
If you experience a suspension noise when you pass a speed bump on your Acura TLX, and it is characterized by a “clack” or cracking, it is highly possible that your suspension block is the cause of it. Indeed, it may be the suspension cups, which, when they are old, 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 check if this is the issue that worries 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 replacing them as soon as possible or you may ruin other parts and have to make more important auto repairs.
Check the cardan shaft
If you are here because you have looked for for “Acura TLX 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 Indeed, when the cardan bellows get out of date and the dirt/dust amasses inside them their functions is deteriorated and it is possible to experience a noise when they are in torsion. To check 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 circumstances you should consider replacing it or them. If you have the feeling that this noise is more like a a loud noise on Acura TLX, don’t hesitate to consult this article.
Check steering hinges/stabilizer bar
Finally, when you find out a suspension noise when your Acura TLX passes over a speed bumps, it is imaginable that the hinges or the stabilizer bar are responsible. Simply like the gimbals, the steering part is mobilized when you modify direction. If this is the case, the components that may have been broken by regular wear and tear or impacts (e. g. sidewalks). The steering hinges, the stabilizer bar hinges. can be the causes of your noises, to check it, position it under the vehicle and apply twists on each of its components to check that there is no special play on one of them, they are expected to endure you quite strongly over their entire travel. Remember to take your vehicle to your auto technician or swap them if they are involved.
squeaky noise speed bump Acura TLX
Check the stabilizer bar
If, alternatively, you have a noise that is more like a squeak when you go over a speed bump with your Acura TLX, it is possible that it is the stabilizer bar itself that is involved. Indeed, abnormal/pronounced wear of the latter can cause unusual friction which can provoke this squeaking noise. Please remember to check by going under your vehicle the condition of the paint on your bar which will indicate if there is friction. Second possible point, it may be your stabilizer bar silentblocks that are dry and cause noise, in which case take them out from the cradle and grease them, this should resolve the issue.
Check engine silentblocks
Finally, last possibility that we can check together, it is the engine silentblocks, in fact, these silentblocks operate as pads/shock absorbers between the engine and the cradle of the vehicle, a evident fatigue of these will create a subsidence and therefore a space between the engine and the silentblocks, it may happen that a squeaking noise comes up when you pass a speed bumps or any holes with your Acura TLX. To change them go to your auto mechanic.
Other speed bump noise Acura TLX
If, even though all its assumptions, you still can’t locate the source of the noise your Acura TLX makes when you pass a speed bump, we encourage you to refer to this content on a loud noise on Acura TLX or to visit your auto technician in order to carry an in-depth check on your Acura TLX and discover this issue.
