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KVT84

Member Since: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Calgary, Canada
Posts: 2

2008 Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 HSE Baltic Blue

Creaking when Lowering/Raising

Just last night I happened to notice that my 2008 Range Rover Sport HSE produced a creaking noise whenever I raised/lowered the car. It isn't audible in the car with windows shut, but is when the window is open. I just purchased it used from a Land Rover dealer last week...they inspected everything prior to purchase and noted nothing of concern in the suspension or other parts.

Any thoughts?

Thu Sep 22 2011 5:44pm

NickM

Member Since: 14 Feb 2008
Location: London
Posts: 2995

It's normal, most do it. Or when it lowers slightly when you lock it up.....

Thu Sep 22 2011 7:26pm

Siberianfox

Member Since: 12 Mar 2011
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 1495

2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Siberian Silver

Is it? Mine doesnt do it. Could it be the bushers ?

Thu Sep 22 2011 7:28pm

sweetafton

Member Since: 05 Dec 2009
Location: Weymouth
Posts: 961

2011 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Santorini Black

Yes mine does after I lock up. It's like it's farting, funny.

Thu Sep 22 2011 8:48pm

Ady 555
Site Moderator

Member Since: 12 Dec 2010
Location: Good old yorkshire
Posts: 8738

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

sweetafton wrote:
Yes mine does after I lock up. It's like it's farting, funny.

Are you sure that isn't you

Thu Sep 22 2011 8:55pm

sweetafton

Member Since: 05 Dec 2009
Location: Weymouth
Posts: 961

Well now that you mention it I do like beans ady. Well that's sorted then. Perfect

Thu Sep 22 2011 8:59pm

KVT84

Member Since: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Calgary, Canada
Posts: 2

The creaking was occurring while the RRS was in park/brakes applied...I've been reading some posts that seem to suggest it isn't wise to change to access mode when in park (instead it should be done when in motion)...is there any truth to this? Was the creaking a result of me changing to access mode when in park?

Thu Sep 22 2011 10:14pm

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 8987

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

KVT84 wrote:
The creaking was occurring while the RRS was in park/brakes applied...I've been reading some posts that seem to suggest it isn't wise to change to access mode when in park (instead it should be done when in motion)...is there any truth to this? Was the creaking a result of me changing to access mode when in park?

I rarely use access mode and the only time I've heard a creaking noise is when I have used it (to help aged rellies getting /out of the back seats). Most likely it's because the geometery changes with suspension movement and you've effectively locked one end of the car with the park brake. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Thu Sep 22 2011 10:20pm

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