I noticed this popping sound that happens when I turn the wheel all the way to the left. Has anybody experienced this also?

 

Nope the only thing that happens when I turn my wheel to the left is that when I'm trying to increase the volume, the stations will change! But that's another topic...

 

Ok, now I guess I'm not so bitter that my car doesn't have the wheel-mounted audio controls

 

maui.. dont be bitter at all.. I got same problem as melo.. IT SUCKS....
woodsdaddy.... stupid question but did you check steering fluid? what about your inner wheel well, may be loose... or check your ball joint bushing and boot....

 

if its a speed related sound it coulf\d be the cv joint

 

Yeah I'm going to get it looked at before my warranty runs out.

 

I agree. This is a problem with front-wheel drive cars. After a while (I don't know how many thousands of miles) you get that CV joint problem. I believe it gets all dirty or something and they start losing its lubrication.

 

well fortunately well over the 30,000 mark and no problems for me..(knocking on wood) thank god.... yea defintely get it checked out asap....

 

My car only has 34,000 miles on it though.

 

I tried to listen for that sound the other day and nothing yet (knock on wood). I don't have anywhere near 30,000 miles yet so let's all pray that it doesn't happen then.

 

well, it dsoesnt matter how amny miles... if it aws dreiven hard, hit a pot hole, or just defectivily installed... Dont HESITATE!!!!

 

Well, excuse me, smarty pants!

 

het.. just trying to help!

 

 

thew nerve of you.... rolling your eyes.... just here to help a fellow CL family member out with what i can...

 

sorry to bring back an old thread but I am having the exact same problem and it's only when I turn left. This is the only thread I found that would be of any help but it wasn't...so is it the ball joints?

 

turn the wheel full and take a look, if you see a tear or mad grease all over the place, then its the boot!

for a second there, i thought casper came back...

 

Me too But it definately sounds like the ball joint

 

I was just under the car not too long ago changing my oil and I didn't see any tears on my CV boot or grease anywhere. I changed the cv boot on my lexus 2 yrs back and it's not the same ticking sound that my lex made. It'll tick once after 1/2 rotation and then it'll tick again on another 1/2 rotation. I'll go check it out again though.

any input would be greatly appreciated

 

The boots are fine... My question is considering it is the ball joints how much am I looking at spending? is it hard to do? any recalls on them? has anyone else had this problem?

after searching the forums someone posted a recall list but my car doesn't fall under that list of vin's.

 

Do u have a link to that recall list? I need to see if mine is under it

 

Woody, I have the same thing, I also have it when moving slowly from a stop. I've checked everything multiple times. I've replaced both axles, tightened up everything, replace numerous bushings, etc.


There are a few of us here who actually have it

 

Thats odd. From the description i would have thought for sure that it was the CV's.... The outers ones(next to your tire) rip and all the grease splatters all over your rim then eventually it will dry up and you hear them clanking together when you turn the wheel and go around a turn.

Is it like a click, click, click, click...Like a constant click until you are going straight or is it a just like 2 or 3 cluncks?

 

That's what I would of assumed as well. It's more of a "POP" then anything for me. I've even been so bothered i've taken it to Acura 2x's, had 3 or 4 different friends at shops look at it as well.

 

its probably

DA BOOOT

 

whatttttt how is this possible. how do some of you lucky bastards have barely 50K with 97's!!!!!! by the way nice mod list.

 

they dont drive it alot or store it in the winter

 

ITs gotta be the cv. Its gotta be. You may have a bad one.

 

that was back in 2001 car prolly has 132198746912359085 miles on it now.

 

Vehicles Affected
3.5RL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1996 ALL
1997 ALL
1998 JH4KA...WC000001 JH4KA...WC007053

2.5TL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1996 JH4UA2...TC021065 JH4UA2...TC025075
1997 ALL
1998 JH4UA2...WC000001 JH4UA2...WC006036


3.2TL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1996 JH4UA3...TC012319 JH4UA3...TC014540
1997 ALL
1998 JH4UA3...WC000001 JH4UA3...WC008112


2.2CL/2.3CL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1997 19UYA1...VL023878 19UYA1...VL023878
19UYA1...VL024293 19UYA1...VL024652
1998 19UYA3...WL000001 19UYA3...WL000022


3.0CL
Beginning VIN Ending VIN
1997 19UYA2...VL018057 19UYA2...VL018057
19UYA2...VL018439 19UYA2...VL019398
19UYA2...VL019402 19UYA2...VL019402
1998 19UYA2...WL000001 19UYA2...WL000013


What is the reason for this notice?
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Acura automobiles. Some vehicles were manufactured with front suspension lower ball joints tht may prematurely wear out. In the worst case, the ball joint would separate without prior warning, causing the front suspension to collapse. The condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also, steering controllability would be reduced, and a vehicle crash could occur.

What should you do?
Call any authorized Acura automobile dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. They will replace the front lower ball joints. This repair will be done free of charge. Parts are now available. The repair takes about two hours, but please plan to leave your vehicle at the dealer all day to allow them scheduling flexibility.

 

I know what your saying about the constant clicking with a ripped boot...but it's more like 2 or 3 pops when I turn left even if I'm not moving. My outer boot is fine it has no rips or tears I don't see any grease splatters anywhere.

 

but your wheel is still turning. Its still gonna cause your cv to move. I think you have a bad axel to begin with.

I can always come take a look at it sicne your local.

 

that was 4 years ago


Thanks for the list JayT, i think i'm part of taht, i will check tonight

 

I appreciate that swervin but today's my only day off, working six days this week.

 

yea duh i didnt even see the date. no wonder why some of those names didnt look fimliar. i wonder what the CL seen was like back then.

 

Does tat sound come out of your left side or is it kind of centered on the car when you turn your wheel?

 

I more or less feel it in the steering wheel hard to tell. I was trying to have my sister turn the wheel while I listen from the outside but I couldn't hear a damn thing. I need some one to drive the car while I listen from the outside, but she can't drive stick... swervin are u busy today?

 

Ah, if you feel it in your steering wheel that really sounds like it could be your steering rack. I am busy after work unfortunatly. What do you work this weekend?

 

10-8 sat. 10-6 sun.

 

Give me a call saturday or sunday night. Ill cruise over to your house and check it out. Ill send ya a pm.