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Ok...so I searched for this, using a few different terms, but I can't find a thing *sigh* My poor little '96 SE has started making a strange metallic klink-type noise when going over bumps. Only on the driver's side...sounds like it is somewhere behind the driver's seat. If I hit a bump on the passenger's side...nothing. I have checked the trunk...nothing that could be making that kind of sound (loose jack or anything), and it definatly sounds louder when I open the window. I think it sounds like I'm constantly driving over a loose manhole cover...or someone left a wrench tied to the bottom of my car and it's hitting something on the underside....it's frustrating!!! My dad says my radio's not loud enough.......  Any BETTER suggestions? TIA!
'96 Contour SE
86,*** miles...well loved 
New tires, new fuel pump, new shift cable and shifter , broken cup holder...a typical Contour 
Check Engine light is OFF
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rear sway bar ends..
strut mounts?
broken spring? (though more popular on the front, not the rear.. and more of a clunk, so I doubt it..)
Ray
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I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
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Originally posted by Psymon:
Ok...so I searched for this, using a few different terms, but I can't find a thing *sigh*
My poor little '96 SE has started making a strange metallic klink-type noise when going over bumps. Only on the driver's side...sounds like it is somewhere behind the driver's seat. If I hit a bump on the passenger's side...nothing. I have checked the trunk...nothing that could be making that kind of sound (loose jack or anything), and it definatly sounds louder when I open the window. I think it sounds like I'm constantly driving over a loose manhole cover...or someone left a wrench tied to the bottom of my car and it's hitting something on the underside....it's frustrating!!!
My dad says my radio's not loud enough....... Any BETTER suggestions?
TIA!
Thats the best way to fix any noise.
Sounds like the sway bar bushing or strut mount is worn. Mine makes a klink noise to, not loud though, but it's cuased by fancy aftermarket suspension goodies. 
2006 Pontiac G6 3900SFI GTP Coupe
CAI, Stainless Cat Back, Vector Tune, Strut Brace, Eibach Pro Kit, Custom Made Projector Headlights, 4300K, 20% Tint
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I remember having a clink noise when I first got my car, when I put on the BAT kit though it went away. I could easily hear it while going over the train tracks here.
Later I had a noise like wooden boards slapping together, which turned out that one of the front struts needed to be re-torqued.
Not much help, eh!
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Well, I have to say...this site is awesome! I listen to this noise for a week, decide to post here since you all are so smart....and today the darn noise is GONE!!!! So apparently I just have POST about my problems and they are magically fixed! And to think of all the money I spent at the repair shop  My husband thought it could be some sort of bushing as well, so I'll pass this info on to him so when the noise starts up again (or if my rear axle falls off or something!) we can start there! Thanks again!
'96 Contour SE
86,*** miles...well loved
New tires, new fuel pump, new shift cable and shifter , broken cup holder...a typical Contour
Check Engine light is OFF
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Originally posted by Psymon:
My husband thought...
Let teh leg-humping begin!!
Ray
'99 CSVT - Silver #222/276
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Originally posted by Kremitthefrog:
I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
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