Noise When Setting Off In 2.0 D-4d

[Luthier]

Hi this is my first post - so I hope I've done it correctly. I have had a 2008 Avensis 2.0 D-4D for a couple of months and I'm concerned about a fairly quiet 'clunk' as I set off when on partial lock. The noise appears to come from the front wheels / brake disc area. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Anyone had experience of something similar? Any suggestions would be most welcome.

[Luthier]

Hi this is my first post - so I hope I've done it correctly. I have had a 2008 Avensis 2.0 D-4D for a couple of months and I'm concerned about a fairly quiet 'clunk' as I set off when on partial lock. The noise appears to come from the front wheels / brake disc area. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Anyone had experience of something similar? Any suggestions would be most welcome.

I should add that the car has done less than 2000 miles and the noise has been there from the start.

[Q.S.]

Hi this is my first post - so I hope I've done it correctly. I have had a 2008 Avensis 2.0 D-4D for a couple of months and I'm concerned about a fairly quiet 'clunk' as I set off when on partial lock. The noise appears to come from the front wheels / brake disc area. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Anyone had experience of something similar? Any suggestions would be most welcome.

I should add that the car has done less than 2000 miles and the noise has been there from the start.

As you've only had it a couple of months I presume it's under warranty. I would take it back in and get them to check it out for you.

[Luthier]

Thanks for your reply Q.S. I will have it checked out - I just wondered whether anyone knew if the noise was normal.

[Dunkelmann]

I've had that noise on two Avensis, old model and 2007. As far as I know it is normal. It is one of ABS/TRC/VSC setting itself. If it only happens on partial lock then perhaps it is something else. Park the car ready to move off in a straight line and leave overnight. Next day, drive straight off and see if you get the same noise. In my case, I reverse a little out of my garage/drive, straighten up, drive a few yards then I get it.

[Luthier]

I've had that noise on two Avensis, old model and 2007. As far as I know it is normal. It is one of ABS/TRC/VSC setting itself. If it only happens on partial lock then perhaps it is something else. Park the car ready to move off in a straight line and leave overnight. Next day, drive straight off and see if you get the same noise. In my case, I reverse a little out of my garage/drive, straighten up, drive a few yards then I get it.

That's very interesting. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll definitely try it. My noise can occur in reverse or forwards. I notice it especially when reversing off my drive in a morning - the noise occurs just as I am half-way through turning the wheel to reverse onto the road.

I don't notice it as I set off though which is what you have found.

[Neil Barker]

It is the car's self-test for the traction control system. Don't worry about it :)

[Luthier]

It is the car's self-test for the traction control system. Don't worry about it :)

Thanks Neil. I was beginning to think along those lines as it occurs when the car gets above about 2 mph. If I set off VERY slowly the noise is delayed until I it reaches 2mph. It also only occurs when the engine has been switched off.

Your help is much appreciated. Cheers.

[Luthier]

I've had that noise on two Avensis, old model and 2007. As far as I know it is normal. It is one of ABS/TRC/VSC setting itself. If it only happens on partial lock then perhaps it is something else. Park the car ready to move off in a straight line and leave overnight. Next day, drive straight off and see if you get the same noise. In my case, I reverse a little out of my garage/drive, straighten up, drive a few yards then I get it.

Tried your suggestion, and you are right - it happens in a straight line too and only after the engine has just started. Thanks for your help, I'm now happy it's normal.

[igormus]

I've had that noise on two Avensis, old model and 2007. As far as I know it is normal. It is one of ABS/TRC/VSC setting itself. If it only happens on partial lock then perhaps it is something else. Park the car ready to move off in a straight line and leave overnight. Next day, drive straight off and see if you get the same noise. In my case, I reverse a little out of my garage/drive, straighten up, drive a few yards then I get it.

Tried your suggestion, and you are right - it happens in a straight line too and only after the engine has just started. Thanks for your help, I'm now happy it's normal.

yes mine is also criates the same noise.

do not worry.

cheers/Igor

[dacarinaeman]

It is the car's self-test for the traction control system. Don't worry about it :)

Thanks Neil. I was beginning to think along those lines as it occurs when the car gets above about 2 mph. If I set off VERY slowly the noise is delayed until I it reaches 2mph. It also only occurs when the engine has been switched off.

Your help is much appreciated. Cheers.

Hi Luthier,

I second what Neil says, I also get the same noise just as I move off after starting the engine, I actually think that there is a mention of this somewhere in the owners manual so nothing to be concerned about.