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Car Sounds
Car sounds are usually an indication of car problems. The best way to eliminate unnecessary car sounds is to bring the car into a certified mechanic for a checkup.
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The squeak possibly could be tierods. My '98 Mercury had a bit of a squeak coming from under the front and I figured it to be just old car sounds coming on. The steering started getting a bit tight and shaky, from there I was told the steering trouble was undiagnosable, but the tirods needed replacement and the squeaking was what alerted them to that. I went to a different mechanic to have that fixed and they told me the steering trouble was definitely related to the tierod. After they replaced that the squeak and steering trouble was gone.
The CV Joints are shot and need replacing. You may also have what I have - failure of the viscous coupler in the quadra-trac transfer case. My '98 jeep would have a lot of tension/binding when making tight turns like u-turns or 90 degrees turns to park etc. This is a sign of the front and rear differentials being 'locked' together via the transfer case. This is a common failing to the quadra-trac transfer case. Check jeep forums for more info. One potentially better solution than to replace it with the same failure prone product is to revert to a selec-trac transfer case. Have to make sure you get the right thing to bolt it up correctly. This gives you selectable full-time 4WD (like quadra-trac 4WD High), 2WD drive, part-time 4WD high/low, and neutral. Note 'part-time 4WD' is misleading. In part-time the front and rear differentials are locked together and it is only for use on loose surfaces (i.e offroad) which is typical only used part-time.
Why does your car make a knocking noise when you give a little gas?
Pre-ignition, the fuel detonating before it is supposed to. Can be caused by using too low an octane rating fuel. Put a few gallons of premium in the tank and see if it disappears.
it sounds like CV joints that are worn out, you will notice it more if at low speed you turn sharply. This definitiely sounds like a worn out CV joint. The complete half-shaft should be replaced immediately. These are carried by most of the major after-market auto parts outlets such as Schucks, UAP. The half-sahft is a remanufactured unit with new CV joints and boots. If one side is gone, chances are good that the other side is going; my advice is to replace both half-shafts (I have done this twice on my 1989 Mazda 323).
Will a starter make a whining noise when it is bad?
Yep, a starter can whine worse than a little kid.
If the "bendix" doesn't kick the gear out to fully engage into the flywheel teeth - and even worse: if the teeth on the flywheel are worn down/away.
A physical inspection of the starter and flywheel gear-teeth will be a good guide.
don't know about belt; but the noise might be water pump or AC compressor (if installed). Mine has same.
hi there mate I'm a Toyota tech. you need a need belt and tensioner its hydrolic therefore not adjustable.
It sounds like the cv boot on the axle. When there is a hole, the grease leaks out and it starts to grind the axle. You may need a new left or right axle, and cv boot.
What does mean when you hear knocking in your engine?
Several things can cause a knock.
low octane gas
worn bearings
timing not set correctly
or even something loose on the outside of the motor
What could a tapping sound on the motor while driving symbolize?
Sure, an engine is not a motor but its a common term for engine. That diagnosis is correct! I've found...
The Mega Power Valve Treatment is a different way to end that dreadful tap tap tapping. Different because you get a free engine motor tune up with it! Online about it.
Why is there a squeaking noise when you make right turns in your 98 grand Cherokee?
Could be one of your belts.
it depends how much energy is used making the sound the more energy the louder because sound waves are transverse waves and waves are a reapeating disturbance of energy
What is a whistle noise that happens only when the rpm is peaking before gear change?
its probably cuz of Blow off valve.... only cars with turbo makes tht sound
This sounds like the rear differential requires an oil change. A groaning noise is generated by the limited slip discs when the oil has broken down after many miles and can no longer lubricate them properly. Honda recommends changing the diff oil every 48,000 miles or whenever you get this noise when making sharp turns. It is easy to change and took me less than 20 minutes. There are two plugs that have to be unscrewed on the diff. The bottom plug drains the oil and is then replaced. You then fill through the top plug until the oil begins to overflow. Then close this plug. the dealer will tell you how much oil is required. You MUST use the special Honda diff oil as it has a unique formulation. It's not very expensive either.
Pulling the steering wheel too hard can make a completely different "hissing" or chugging noise from under the hood. This is the power steering unit and is normal if you force the steering wheel.
A worn, front constant velocity (CV) joint will again make a completely different noise. It will make a clackety-clackety-clack noise.
Check for a blown fuse. It could have 2 fuses. Maybe an inline fuse along with the fuse in the fuse panel.
BEFORE you go to the expense of checking all suspension parts, check the hood mounts.
Raise the hood and support it with the prop rod, then vigorously shake the hinge (fore, aft, left, right, up and down). Be careful not to disturb the prop rod (it might help to have a friend hold the hood) or you might lose fingers. That's what mine was. $2.00 part vs $1000 for a new front end. That should account for the clunkiness. If you don't replace the part, try tightening it, or stuff a small rag underneath the hinge so that upward pressure is exerted on the hinge when closed.
If you discover another (much quieter) rattle after the clunk is gone, check the wiper grate. It can come loose and also add to road noise. THEN: Check all steering linkages, ball joints, brakes, and bearings. Be sure to clean and apply grease to all appropriate locations. The caliper pins can come loose too if you haven't serviced your breaks in a while - which is very dangerous. 20 bucks says it's your hood hinges.
What would cause 1995 Monte Carlo 3.4L DOHC to accelerate while idling?
The 1995 Monte Carlo could have a vacuum leak. An engine vacuum leak can make the car idle up and accelerate.
What is the thumping noise coming from the 3rd row seat of your 2004 Chevy trailblazer?
rear airaucators are shot or mod door is broke eather way $$$ about 3hr booked time
The most likely cause of a ticking sound in a motor is a bad timing belt. A valve out of time can also cause a ticking sound.
Why is thre a Knocking sound coming from back driver side wheel?
i would check right rear axle if it is 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive or rear wheel drive. She may also have broken belt in tire. you may check wheel bearing or lug nuts for tightness.
Dragging chain sound in front end?
If you are certain that you haven't recently run over somebody's dog, you might want to look at your Constant Velocity (CV) joints. If the sound gets worse when you turn sharply, that is a dead-giveaway symptom of needing a new CV joint. If that isn't it, your disk brakes might be metal-to-metal.
Understand that when you apply the brakes you're putting tremendous torque on the hub assembly. If the lower control arm bushings or the strut bushings are worn, you could certainly get the kind of noise you're describing. If the brakes weren't put in properly you could also get that noise, but it's not likely since brakes cannot usually be installed improperly.
