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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 01:13 AM
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Anyone know what might be causing this? It's for sure coming from the left driver's side and it happens when im cruising or going pretty slowly and accelerate a tiny bit harder than usual.. It sounds like a clicking/chirping noise, nothing loud but noticeable
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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does the sound comes from inside the cabin?if it does, i will check under you sit to check if there is something loose down there that could be vibrating once you accelerate.
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im pretty sure its coming from around the wheel area
can hardly hear it with my windows up
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:59 AM
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C.V. joint... Check to see if the boot is torn. When they dry out, they click when accelerating and turning.
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how do i check this? sorry im a noob..
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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i believe i have the same problem. from what i have been reading on the forums its either the cv or bearings. i have checked my cv boot and its seems fine, so im thinkin bearings
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Originally Posted by yirichie
how do i check this? sorry im a noob..
Get under your car and look to where the axle connects to the wheel (hub). There will be a black boot. Inside that boot is a C.V. joint. That joint will dry out if there is a tear in the boot because all of the grease will leak out. The C.V. joint can also dry out and go bad even if there is no rip in the boot though...

If there is a "clicking" noise when you turn or accelerate, 99% of the time it is the C.V. joint.
Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Make sure your lugnuts are tight too. You can also try jacking up the wheel and turning it by hand and check for any binding when you turn it. Also try turning it with the steering wheel turned all the way to the right and left as it will probably make more noise then.
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