If you too have already hear a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent, you must have wondering the same questions as all Hyundai Accent owners. We are rarely reassured when a grinding noise happens on our car. As we are conscious of your fears and questions, we have chosen to write this article in order to assist you in and facilitate your quest for a answer to your problem. To do this, first we will see what the origins of a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent are when you turn the wheel, then those of a grinding noise when you brake, if you have a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent that originates from the shock absorbers and to finish from one of your doors.
I experience a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent when I turn the wheel
First, we will take a look at the grinding noises on Hyundai Accent that appear every time you turn the wheel of your car. Here are the main causes for this:
- Hydraulic system
- Bearings
- Steering pump
- You have an oil leak at a shock absorber, it is up to you to check that there is no oil leaking from your shock absorbers.
- You may experience abnormal wear and tear on one of the seals. This would result in an oil leak
- Finally you can have one of your shock absorber cylinders deformed, which will make a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent
If you feel grinding noises on your Hyundai Accent when you turn the wheels, it may be linked to the hydraulic system of your car that allows you to operate the entire power steering part. In this case, the main point to check is the power steering fluid level, which if below the normal level could be a signal of a leak of the unit. In this case, think about to redo the level and check it frequently. If the problem remains, go to your auto technician.
“A grinding noise on Hyundai Accent when I turn the wheels of my car” can also originate from premature wear of your bearings. Indeed, bearings play an essential role in the good behaviour of the car when driving. When you turn at low speed and bring the steering to a stop, the pressure on the bearings is higher than at high speed, it can make sounds close to a grinding if they are worn. Take into account to check their condition.
Finally, a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent when I turn may be associated with a tired steering pump power steering pump. The goal of this organ is to operate the steering belt, which will allow you to take advantage of the power steering. If the pump is tired, its operation will be impaired and squeaks may emerge between it and the belt. Take into account to check that it is working properly.
If despite these different solutions you continue to notice a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent when turning your steering wheel, we have created a complete content on this subject that can support you discover the origin.
I listen to a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent when braking
If you experience a grinding noise from the brakes of your Hyundai Accent, it is highly possible that it will be related to brake pads at the end of their life, indeed, the role of the pads is to act as a buffer during braking and they will therefore naturally wear out over time. Each manufacturer gives an average range in kilometres for pads, but according to your driving style and route, this may vary. Remove the wheels in question and check the wear indicator on them. If they are dead they will have to be replaced fairly quickly because they will fairly quickly damage your discs.
If, despite crontrol, your grinding noise on Hyundai Accent does come from your brakes but is not linked to the pads, check this content page to find out the other plausible origins of brake noises on Hyundai Accent.
I experience a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent at the shock absorbers
If you are in the situation where you discern the grinding noise on Hyundai Accent as coming from the damping part of your car, whether you are driving over a retarder, on a bumpy road, or simply when you change direction and the vehicle’s mass is swung from one side to the other. In such a case, there are several causes that can justify this noise. Indeed, you will have to check some points, here they are:
at each compression.
Once you have checked out all these elements, you should have found the origin of your problem, go to your mechanic to repair the faulty part. If you have not found the origin of your problem, we would suggest that you have a look at this content page which discusses all possible origins of shock absorber noise on Hyundai Accent.
I experience a grinding noise on Hyundai Accent at a door
If that’s not enough, don’t hesitate to read this full content page on door sounds on Hyundai Accent.
It is plausible, according to the kind of of noise you experience, that the hinge of your door is at the source of these noises. If this is the case, you will have to check it by opening your door and checking out that
