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Bouncy front end

Tiny
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When I hit bumps my front end seems very bouncy at times.
Monday, October 8th, 2018 AT 9:54 AM

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Tiny
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Have the shock absorbers or struts replaced.
The repair manual says these have shock absorbers and they keep the springs from just bouncing continuously.
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Monday, October 8th, 2018 AT 10:34 AM
Tiny
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Bouncy front end and the check suspension light comes on and off. Sometimes it is okay for days then will come on.
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
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Good morning.

There is a fault code stored in the suspension module for this failure. You need to have this read and when you have the code, we can further help you with possible failures.

It could be the pump, relay or a connection in the system. When it does not work, I recommend not driving it as you could damage the system further by driving it with no suspension control.

Roy
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Can I use just a code reader or or does it need to go to the dealer?
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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No, code readers only read the engine.

No to the dealer, a parts store has the ability to read those codes and it is a free service.

Roy
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I went to AutoZone and they said the only check check engine light.
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 AT 2:43 PM
Tiny
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The AutoZone around me is the same, must just be they do not want to invest in better scan tools for all the stores but who knows the truth behind that. I do know that Advance Auto around me does scan any module you want scanned not just the engine control module.
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 AT 8:39 AM
Tiny
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I will try them. Thank you.
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 AT 8:42 AM

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