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Old 07-09-2005, 08:44 PM
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Thumping sound from front wheels while turning at low speeds... :(

Ok, just got a new Hyundai Elantra, have only had it a few months, so far no problems... has around 2500 miles on it... yes, only 2500.

Ok, so, driving around today, all of a sudden I noticed that at low speeds, when I turn the steering wheel, I get a rather loud "thump" sound from the front wheels... sounds more like the passenger side wheel.

The sound is like when you drop a book on a floor... just kind of a "thump".

Sometimes there is a slight amount of vibration, other times there isnt.

Also, it doesnt always do it, but more often then not... generally three times during a turn.

At high speeds I hear nothing.

I cant get it in to the shop for a few days and wanted to know what anyone might think? I mean, 2500 miles... btw, it happens when the car is sitting still in park too, not only when rolling.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Old 07-10-2005, 07:05 AM
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Re: Thumping sound from front wheels while turning at low speeds... :(

Something is loose. It will need to be looked at. Try not to drive it because depending on what is loose it could be very dangerous.
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Old 07-10-2005, 01:53 PM
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Re: Thumping sound from front wheels while turning at low speeds... :(

I'm with public. On a car that new, there's some part of the suspension not assembled correctly, and it could be very serious.

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