scraping sound coming from car

mrmojorising · 01-28-2012, 09:38 PM

Hi,

I noticed a metallic scarping sound coming from my car. It occurs at slow, parking lot speeds (not sure about high speed, the wind noise might block it out), and sounds like metal scraping on metal, or possibly something metallic scraping on the ground. I looked under the car though and don't see anything obviously amiss (nothing hanging down). I hear the sound without breaking and when I break too.

Plan to take it to the dealership, but any ideas on what it could be?

Thanks

Rickl · 01-28-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmojorising

I noticed a metallic scarping sound coming from my car. It occurs at slow, parking lot speeds (not sure about high speed, the wind noise might block it out), and sounds like metal scraping on metal, or possibly something metallic scraping on the ground. I looked under the car though and don't see anything obviously amiss (nothing hanging down). I hear the sound without breaking and when I break too.
Plan to take it to the dealership, but any ideas on what it could be?

Could it be the same problem discussed in this thread.

WooRav · 01-28-2012, 10:12 PM

is your mother-in-law stuck underneath?

**JuneBug** · 01-28-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmojorising

Hi,

I noticed a metallic scarping sound coming from my car. It occurs at slow, parking lot speeds (not sure about high speed, the wind noise might block it out), and sounds like metal scraping on metal, or possibly something metallic scraping on the ground.

Remove the noisy wheel and check for a small rock or pebble caught between the brake rotor and dust shield.

Dr. Dyno · 01-28-2012, 11:29 PM

Put it in neutral, jack up one wheel at a time and spin each wheel by hand. Bet you'll find it.

mrmojorising · 01-29-2012, 02:09 AM

thanks! i'll try the advice, it sure sounds like the same problem others had.

avs · 01-29-2012, 10:45 AM

Maybe go for a car wash first before you remove the wheels?

RAV4owner · 01-25-2013, 09:34 AM

I had the same problem with my 2009 RAV4, an intermittent and inconsistent metallic noise from the rear. There was a rock stuck between the rotor and the backing plate. I read several forums and this was a common problem that helped my mechanic quickly solve the issue. Good luck!

01-28-2012, 09:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrmojorising Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	scraping sound coming from car Hi, I noticed a metallic scarping sound coming from my car. It occurs at slow, parking lot speeds (not sure about high speed, the wind noise might block it out), and sounds like metal scraping on metal, or possibly something metallic scraping on the ground. I looked under the car though and don't see anything obviously amiss (nothing hanging down). I hear the sound without breaking and when I break too. Plan to take it to the dealership, but any ideas on what it could be? Thanks

01-28-2012, 11:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dr. Dyno Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,855 Thanks: 76 Thanked 130 Times in 126 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Put it in neutral, jack up one wheel at a time and spin each wheel by hand. Bet you'll find it. __________________ Fred __________________ 2006 RAV4 V6 4WD Red Limited 2006 Accord V6 Hybrid - quick as the RAV but +8 mpg 1999 F-250 4X4 Diesel - snow plow, Bully Dog chip 2001 F-250 4X4 Diesel - truck camper, TS chip, 20' bike/trike dyno trailer 2004 Suzuki DRZ-400S Dual Sport It's the pedal (or the handgrip) on the right!!

01-28-2012, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
WooRav Junior Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: OH Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is your mother-in-law stuck underneath?

01-29-2012, 02:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
mrmojorising Member Country: Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks! i'll try the advice, it sure sounds like the same problem others had.

01-29-2012, 10:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
avs Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe go for a car wash first before you remove the wheels?

01-25-2013, 09:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
RAV4owner Junior Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had the same problem with my 2009 RAV4, an intermittent and inconsistent metallic noise from the rear. There was a rock stuck between the rotor and the backing plate. I read several forums and this was a common problem that helped my mechanic quickly solve the issue. Good luck!

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