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Old 03-01-2013, 01:53 PM
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Last year I bought a CPO 535X. When I was driving it home, I noticed a vibration. Took it back to the dealer, this is the sixth time. So far they have replaced, with no charge to me:

Tires
Alignment
Control Arms
Control arm bushings
Brakes
Hubs

The vibration is still there and is most apparent around 65-70 MPH. It comes and goes and I cannot seem to consist replicate the conditions. The dealer is at a loss. What else?
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It might be actually the WHEEL itself. It maybe bent.
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Originally Posted by ss109
Last year I bought a CPO 535X. When I was driving it home, I noticed a vibration. Took it back to the dealer, this is the sixth time. So far they have replaced, with no charge to me:

Tires
Alignment
Control Arms
Control arm bushings
Brakes
Hubs

The vibration is still there and is most apparent around 65-70 MPH. It comes and goes and I cannot seem to consist replicate the conditions. The dealer is at a loss. What else?
Looks like all u have left to replace is ur shocks/struts ...
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+1 on the wheels. try to swap all 4 if u can borrow from someone and see if it helps.
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I would suggest looking into wheel bearings.
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I have that vibration 60-70mph. I have had 2 sets of rims so I know it's not a wheel issue.
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Might be incorrectly balanced or a wheels bearing. Took me a long time to find the best wheels shop 100% right every time.
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Have you/dealer checked the tie-rod ends?

Or try changing the driver and see if the vibration is still there. :-)
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Have tried two sets of wheels.

We have confirmed vibrations with two different techs.
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Take it to a shop that has a: Hunter GSP9600 wheel balancer.

To really know if its not a balance issue, you must use another shops equipment.

It could also be your struts or any of the associated rubber mount components.


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