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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 04:50 AM
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Popping noise

It used to be where when im driving and make a sharp turn i would hear a pop coming from under the car, and it would do it occasionly. Now it does it all the time. Im going to take it to the shop this week, but anyone have any idea what it is?
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Check your CV joints, it may be your axle
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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I agree, cv axle bearings--replace entire unit with NEW one,,about 100 bucks at napa auto parts
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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is it cool to drive like this for a few thousand miles, or it needs to be replaced ASAP
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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If you're hearing popping from the axle, it would be a good idea to change it out sooner rather than later.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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I would do it asap!
its your life depending on it--and those around you

but lets ck and see if thats the real problem first
Inspect cv rubber boots for tears and loss of grease = dead

In worst case failure: the axle bearing breaks and the shaft drops- the car stops,,
sometimes more suddenly than you ever expected....
have seen them pivot- spin- even catch and flip the car...but waiting is up to you~
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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i brought it to my mechanic, said they couldnt see anything, they took it for a spin and clearly hear the noise, he greased up the axels or something i forget, and now it doesnt make the popping sound but it creaks when i brake
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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greased the axles? were the rubber boots broken? thats death for the bearings when grease gets out and grit gets in
some places will put new boots on but those split-slip on type suck.. and the bearing damage is already done

creak in brakes- when cold? every time?
did they ck brake pad thickness? do you need brakes?

go to a better shop!!- someone isnt being straight with you
If you cant explain the repairs to us--they didnt explain it well enough to you--the paying customer!
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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It's your steering rack!!! I've had this problem for way longer than I care to admit and it was a very simple fix. I took my TL to a Honda dealership recently and one of the techs mentioned that Honda Odysseys had an issue with loose bolts on the steering rack. I had them take a look and ask the tech to tighten those bolts holding the steering rack in-place and I'm much happier with my car overall now!!!

I used to hear a popping sound in my passenger wheel-well while taking slower corners and in parking lots. Going up hills slowly and maneuvering around would pop pretty often too. This finally fixed the issue.

Let me know if this does it for you.
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