MINI2 Header Logo

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

Welcome to MINI2.
You are currently viewing MINI2 as a guest.
Please register by clicking this link or login:
       
Search forums: Show: Advanced: Forums or Members or Tags
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread
Old Dec 22nd, 2001, 06:55 PM   #1
myfirstmini
MINI2 Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Local Time: 02:40 AM
Posts: 4
Offline
Noise from front wheels just after starting.

I have noticed that everytime i drive off, after about a hundred yards I hear a noise from the front of the car. It sounds a bit like it would if I had some paper or cardboard stuck to a wheel (I don't!) and it was hitting the wheelarch. It only happens this once, but it always happens. Anybody else heard this???
I will have to take it back up to the dealers I suppose, but I don't want to be parted with it.

I LOVE HER!!!!!

Black Cooper/White Roof/Alloys Chili Aircon/ASC/Heated Seats&Mirrors
Onboard computer/Boost&Multichanger
  Reply With Quote
Alt Today
Sponsors

Sponsored Links


Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts.
Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum
   
Old Dec 22nd, 2001, 07:41 PM   #2 (permalink)
LMB
Has met Quack Quack Jack
Toon Toon..
 
LMB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Up North
Local Time: 03:40 AM
Posts: 24,859
Offline
Humm..not heard that one before. Here are some links to some threads that have cover a similar the subject.

Just Click on the links

Link One
Link Two
Link Three
Link Four

This web site has a very good search facility. If you can't find the answer in the above threads, do a search

Hope that helps.

LMB

Global Moderator

Last edited by LMB : Dec 22nd, 2001 at 07:46 PM.
England Male View LMB's Thunder Blue & Silver 1st Gen MINI Cooper S Profile   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 22nd, 2001, 08:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
myfirstmini
MINI2 Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Local Time: 02:40 AM
Posts: 4
Offline
Thanks LMB

I checked the first link and discovered that two others (both moderators!) have this problem, although they describe it as a clunk from the front, its obviously the same thing.

If either Gazzaman, or Monsta (or anyone else with relevant experience) are reading this can they get in touch and let me know if anything developed as a result of you noticing the noise?

Black Cooper/White Roof/Alloys Chili Aircon/ASC/Heated Seats&Mirrors
Onboard computer/Boost&Multichanger
  Reply With Quote
Old Dec 22nd, 2001, 08:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
LMB
Has met Quack Quack Jack
Toon Toon..
 
LMB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Up North
Local Time: 03:40 AM
Posts: 24,859
Offline
Re: Thanks LMB

Quote:
Originally posted by myfirstmini
I checked the first link and discovered that two others (both moderators!) have this problem, although they describe it as a clunk from the front, its obviously the same thing.

myfirstmini,

If the noise you mention is a 'Clunk', then it is nothing to worry about. Apparently the ABS does a system check everytime the car hits 12mph;it is perfectly normal.

If you read some of the other links, you will see that a conclusion is eventually reached.

LMB

Global Moderator
England Male View LMB's Thunder Blue & Silver 1st Gen MINI Cooper S Profile   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 22nd, 2001, 11:47 PM   #5 (permalink)
Flowki
MINI2 Newbie
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Local Time: 02:40 AM
Posts: 35
Offline
Clunk...

I had exactly the same with a Ford Puma. Always thought it was a problem, but consistently told (across garages) that it was an ABS reset/check and nothing to worry about... No problems other than a bit annoying...

Flowki
United Kingdom   Reply With Quote
Alt Today
Sponsors

Sponsored Links


Registered members do not see Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts.
Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum
   
Reply
More is car insurance



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Humming noise from front wheels alexconvertible Faults & Fixes 23 Aug 1st, 2007 12:06 PM
Pinging noise when starting engine Kim Prior General Discussion 19 Nov 4th, 2006 03:49 AM
Noise when starting from cold Scoobystu Faults & Fixes 2 Aug 14th, 2006 08:25 PM
Clunking noise from front end bryce03 Faults & Fixes 2 Dec 24th, 2004 07:20 AM
Clutch Issues and a noise after starting maximus73 Faults & Fixes 0 Jan 22nd, 2004 04:59 PM