Experiencing noises from your automobile frequently is never reassuring, so listening noises on your Kia Xceed suspensions when you pass a speed bump can be stressful. This sign may be a sign of a small issue as well as a warning of a much larger repair to come. In any case, it is important to check the cause and take the necessary actions to resolve the issue, it is with this aim in mind that we wanted to write this article to support you see more clearly. We will first see the possible reasons 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 Kia Xceed
Check Kia Xceed suspension
If you encounter a suspension noise when you pass a speed bump on your Kia Xceed, and it is characterized by a “clack” or cracking, it is highly plausible that your suspension block is the origin of it. In fact, it may be the suspension cups, which, when they are out of date, have the rubber (silentblock) that acts as a buffer and shock absorber for the upper part of the suspension that no longer fulfils its job during small bumps that compress the suspensions. To check if this is the issue that worries you, take a dented road and focus on the noise coming from your front axle as you go over holes. If it is indeed the cups, think of changing them as soon as possible or you may ruin other parts and have to make more important fixes.
Check the cardan shaft
If you are here because you have researched for “Kia Xceed suspension noise” and the suspension is not the cause of your problem, it may be that the cardan shaft is responsible. In fact, when the cardan bellows get out of date and the dirt/dust builds up inside them their operation is deteriorated and it is possible to experience a noise when they are in torsion.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 changing it or them. If you have the feeling that this noise is more like a a loud noise on Kia Xceed, don’t hesitate to read this article.
Check steering hinges/stabilizer bar
Finally, when you know a suspension noise when your Kia Xceed 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 vary direction. If this is your situation, the parts 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 check it, position it under the vehicle and apply twists on each of its elements to check that there is no special play on one of them, they are meant to endure you quite strongly over their entire travel. Please remember to take your Kia Xceed to your technician or replace them if they are involved.
squeaky noise speed bump Kia Xceed
Check the stabilizer bar
If, alternatively, you have a noise that is more like a squeak when you pass a speed bump with your Kia Xceed, it is plausible that it is the stabilizer bar itself that is involved. In fact, abnormal/pronounced wear of the latter can cause unusual friction which can cause this squeaking noise. Bear in mind to check by going under your vehicle 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 dried out and create noise, in which case disassemble them from the cradle and grease them, this should fix the issue.
Check engine silentblocks
Finally, last point that we can check together, it is the engine silentblocks, in fact, these silentblocks process as pads/shock absorbers between the engine and the cradle of the automobile, a obvious weakness of these will create a subsidence and therefore a space between the engine and the silentblocks, it may happen that a squeaking noise appears when you pass a speed bumps or any holes with your Kia Xceed. To swap them go to your mechanic.
Other speed bump noise Kia Xceed
If, even though all its assumptions, you still can’t locate the source of the noise your Kia Xceed makes when you pass a speed bump, we suggest you to refer to this article on a loud noise on Kia Xceed or to visit your technician in order to carry an in-depth check on your Kia Xceed and determine this issue.
