i took the R in for service for a 2nd time for a knocking noise in the rear suspension when going up a driveway and the dealership said it's a normal for R. they said they tested about 3 Rs and all of them have duplicated the knocking noise.
they already changed some rear suspension components under warranty the first time i complained about this, but the knocking is still there. the feeling is like something back there is popping out of place and it only occurs going up a driveway in an angle, not straight up.
does your R make this noise? i don't think it's normal at all.
The rear left shock likely has a blown resevior and the auto air suspension compressor relay doesn't or can't function, resulting in a dead spot or knocking noise when you hit a bump.
There is a technical service bulletin for it - see the sticky in this forum and look for your car.
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wow, there's a lot of info there, i hope i can find it.
once i find it, do i tell the dealership the tsb number?
thanks.
If they are a little "thick" you can quote all the TSB numbers and say look, clearly it is a problem but I'm not certain which number applies to my build date.
i took the R in for service for a 2nd time for a knocking noise in the rear suspension when going up a driveway and the dealership said it's a normal for R. they said they tested about 3 Rs and all of them have duplicated the knocking noise.
they already changed some rear suspension components under warranty the first time i complained about this, but the knocking is still there. the feeling is like something back there is popping out of place and it only occurs going up a driveway in an angle, not straight up.
does your R make this noise? i don't think it's normal at all.
I have the similar noise. Dealer say it's normal. They also tested other R and say it's the same. My is 06 R350.
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