[utahoboe]

Hi All,

Just got my 2011 Soul Sport serviced and re-registered and noticed that after a couple of days I was getting this knocking sound, originally sounding like it was coming from below the front seat, around the undercarriage. So I took it back in, they said everything looked A-OK, and we were unable to reproduce the noise. I thought it might have been due to me inadvertently putting in some lower-than recommended octane gas which may have caused some knocking/pinging, but now the noise seems to have migrated to the other side of the car. Same kind of sound, only coming from the right side, underneath. I'm wondering if perhaps a bolt or nut that came loose or wasn't replaced properly after the last service has been causing these sounds. I plan on taking it in Monday, and fortunately I don't need to be doing any heavy commuting for a few days, but I have been quite anxious while driving it on the highway as of late. Wondering if anybody has experienced this or has any ideas. Thanks!

 

[Kevster]

The only "Knock" I've ever heard was the seat belt flapping against the side panel when I opened the pass window while driving. There is not a lot under the car (under seating areas) that could knock. The engine/tranny/axles are all well forward of the seats. Perhaps the heat shielding around exhaust has come loose and moves? Just guessin...

 

[conwelpic]

these are so difficult to comment on as we can't actually hear the sound, what can sound normal to one personal can be totally alien to another. Sometimes why dealers/garages have such a hard time narrowing down what this type of problem is.

Not sure what re-registered means with regards your comment, is this a US or Utah thing?

 

[SASoul]

We are dealing with the same exact issue with our 2011 Soul Sport. It is staying at the dealer until they can pin it down.

 

[SASoul]

Update - The dealer claims that they retourqued everything on the front end and the sound appears to be gone.

 

[utahoboe]

Took it back to the dealer and they said they thought the heat shield had been loose, however the knocking/thumping has now returned, so I will return it to the dealership and leave it with them until this can be resolved. Maybe a retorqueing would be the answer. I may tell them to drive it on the highway for a good 1/2 hour or so, as that seems to be the situation most likely to produce the noise. Thank you all for the replies!
(btw, I guess I meant renew the registration on the car, rather than re-register conwelpic)