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2003 Pathfinder - rhythmic, faint "thumping", righ

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:03 am
by jgilmore8
Hey All,

Just joined, just became proud owner of a 2003 SE.

There is a faint, rhythmic "thumping" sound coming from the right front wheel. Only detectable at lower speeds, appears to coincide w/ the rotation of the wheel. Does not get more pronounced in 4WD, does not change when turning the wheel all the way to one side or the other. There is a slight shimmy to the steering wheel when braking, but nowhere near as pronounced as other vehicles that needed new rotors.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

JG

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:37 am
by fleurys
have you checked if you do not have a rock or a screw/nail stuck in your tire?... is that the kind of thumping your are referring at ??

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:18 am
by jgilmore8
Fleurys,

Should've thought Occam's Razor off the bat...I'll check it!

Thanks,

JG