2001 Toyota Corolla rattle?

[ROKnight]

I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE and when I drive I hear this rattling sound from somewhere around the driver side front wheelwell. I've taken the entire area apart looking for a loose screw or anything but have't been able to turn anything up. I took it to the dealership and they too could find nothing wrong. It only rattles when the car is in motion, not idle. The only thing else I can think of is the stock spring, but it isn't loose. Any ideas? Thanks

Jae Hoon

[GTS91]

Originally posted by ROKnight
I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE and when I drive I hear this rattling sound from somewhere around the driver side front wheelwell. I've taken the entire area apart looking for a loose screw or anything but have't been able to turn anything up. I took it to the dealership and they too could find nothing wrong. It only rattles when the car is in motion, not idle. The only thing else I can think of is the stock spring, but it isn't loose. Any ideas? Thanks

Jae Hoon

First, I'd push on the 4 corners of the car to make sure it's not shocks.. might help u isolate the noise...

if it's still nothing.. try revving the engine.. if u hear the noise, the prob might be around exhaust (heat shield?) or engine mount (usually makes more noise with engine load - i.e. drive uphill from slow)..

if still nothing.. or u get noise @ regular intervals that changes with speed... check ball bearings (do some tight left/right turns and listen for regularly occuring noise)..

let me know how it goes.