phikshin

I have a squeaking noise coming from the rear of the car. Usually happens when I go over bumps but does not happen every time I go over bumps. Sounds like its coming from the rear doors / Rear tires. I have a 1997 civic lx.
Any idea of what it could be? How to fix it? And how much its going to cost to fix it? Any help would be appreciated.

k1e1v1i1n

100% sure its a mouse they dont like bumpy roads.

Jonsin

^bump the mouse.. you'd probably want to lay out some cheese..

or it could be the rear struts being old and squeeky

chris_v2

Could be anything honestly.

Most likely it's strut related though, weither it be the bushing or the actual shock.

seanv98

Check around your rear shocks and see if they are leaking at all.

D.T.P

easiest thing to do is: look under the car where the strut attaches to the lower control arm. it looks like an "n" well in between there, there is a bushing, if it looks worn and squished, thats your problem, if not then look for leaks...unless its gas shock.
also push down on the rear corner[which ever squeeks] and see how much the car waves up and down.

Vida

I had the same noise last week. It happened after I hit this really bad pothole. I noticed a squeak everytime I went over a crack or something. It was coming from the back. Then I was driving a few hours later and I stopped hearing it. Any ideas?

phikshin

The car doesnt seem to overly bounce or anything like that. And its on both sides so more than likely just old worn bushings? Ill take a look later and post some pics.

djgoofy

its most likely the trailing arm bushings. the ones in the front of the trailing arm. Check and see if it is cracked or ripped. Changed a bunch of them on customers cars. Noise whet away.

phikshin

Its a little hard to tell by the picture but thats the bushing in there correct? Because if so they all seem pretty worn out to me. Some of them look cracked / torn.

chris_v2

IMO all bushings of that age will be ripped or torn. But if they are the source of your creek is another question.

To answer your question, that bushing needs to be replaced, HOWEVER, it may not be causing the creek.

phikshin

Yeah there almost all like that so they all prob need to be replaced. Know anywhere that sells them cheap? Also any garage on Oakville that will change them?

chris_v2

Zeeman and I are in Oakville. I believe you already sent me a PM though. I replied a while ago.

phikshin

hmm. I dont think I ever got one. I remember messaging you before though.

chris_v2

Well I don't have a copy of the sent PM anymore, as it was a week or so ago.

However, if you would like, bring it by the shop.. I'll tell you exactly what you need to replace, and what your best options are to fix the vehicle. And we can go from there.

I'm at 1064 Industry Rd. Oakville. You will have to call either myself or zeeman first to make an appt.

phikshin

Anybody know where I can pick up a couple of the trailing arm bushings?

D.T.P

Part source, napa, crappy tire. Prity much any automotive parts store will have it.

christmas2002_05

Hi, I have the same problem I have 2000 CIVIC SIR.. I get squeaky noise from back of the car when I go over the bumps. I had it before, with my bad shocks. Now I changed all my 4 shocks and springs. Tokico and Tien S-tech lowering springs 1.9 front 1.7 rear. I know my car is lowered but my friend have the same drop on his stock shocks his car is pretty smooth. He have 2004 civic LX coupe ..... do I have to change all the bushings with ENERGY SUSPENSION? or REAR LCA'S? .....Want my car to be bit smooth and less squeaky... and IAM RIDING ON 195-55-r15 ....

ANY HELP..

Vida

I found my squeeky noise. Its this part at the back of the trunk where the seat connects. something is just loose.

RedLine Tuner

i have a squeaking noise in my front right and its really starting to annoy me. everytime i go over a bump or turn i hear it. any thoughts of what it is?