Wierd "SNAP,CRACKLE,POP!" noises coming from car?
11-29-2007, 07:25 PM
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Wierd "SNAP,CRACKLE,POP!" noises coming from car?
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Wierd snap, crackle pop noises coming from the front of the car. Usually heard when I back out of somewhere or turn at low speeds.
Not noticeable while driving at normal speeds, only slow/backing out.
What gives?
Wierd snap, crackle pop noises coming from the front of the car. Usually heard when I back out of somewhere or turn at low speeds.
Not noticeable while driving at normal speeds, only slow/backing out.
What gives?
11-29-2007, 09:32 PM
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The tC's come with what you would call a floating caliper. If you notice it make the noise as you start going from a dead stop either going forward or backward, it would most likely be your caliper clicking, which is no big deal.
If you notice it as you are turning and accelerating, it could very well be a CV Joint.
If you notice it as you are turning and accelerating, it could very well be a CV Joint.
11-29-2007, 09:59 PM
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Or it could be as simple as having low tire pressure in one or both of the front tires, so when you turn, the tire will put enough pressure on the hubcap to cause it to loosen up and click, assuming you have hubcaps, hope this helps.
11-29-2007, 10:24 PM
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no accidents...
I have driven on a gravel road, not often though.
No hub caps..
It might be the floating caliper thing. Tire presure is normal.
hmm....I guess it's a normal noise....
Has 35K on it, not sure if its the CV joint or not, dont think so since its only at very low speeds.
I have driven on a gravel road, not often though.
No hub caps..
It might be the floating caliper thing. Tire presure is normal.
hmm....I guess it's a normal noise....
Has 35K on it, not sure if its the CV joint or not, dont think so since its only at very low speeds.
11-29-2007, 10:52 PM
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A CV joint will click only at very low speeds, but when on the highway at a constant speed, try accelerating and you should feel a vibration, but only on acceleration. This is because the speed differential will cause the CV joint to go out of balance and cause a vibration or 'wobble'. let us know what this does.
11-29-2007, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sprslug_182
A CV joint will click only at very low speeds, but when on the highway at a constant speed, try accelerating and you should feel a vibration, but only on acceleration. This is because the speed differential will cause the CV joint to go out of balance and cause a vibration or 'wobble'. let us know what this does.
Smooth as butter on the freeway...
11-29-2007, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by paulky_2000
How many miles on your car? Most CV joints will make noises during turns and when accelerating from a dead stop when they're going bad.
Let us know what you find out!
Let us know what you find out!
I dont think its the CV joint, but if anything else devlops I will let you guys know.
thanks for the replys.