Why do I hear a knocking sound in the back of my car?
If you hear a knock or other odd sounds coming from below, the culprit is usually one of three parts of your system – your tie bar, ball joints or sway bar. All three of these can wear out with enough use, which could lead to some serious issues including total loss of steering control.
What’s the knocking sound coming from the back of the car?
At first it was very faint and you could only hear it when the windows were up and silence in the car, but now the noise is EXTREMELY loud and even when you sit in the back seat as a passenger you can feel it knocking under your feet on both sides.
Why do I hear a knocking sound when I turn the steering wheel?
The ball joints are necessary for your wheels to have a proper range of motion which allows you to turn left or right when you turn the steering wheel. When these joints begin to wear out then you’re going to hear a grinding or knocking sound as you make adjustments to how you’re driving with the steering wheel.
Why do I hear a ticking sound from my side of the car?
It is more likely that the “ticking-like” sound that you hear coming from the passenger side of the car is actually coming from the engine compartment. If the “ticking-like” sound is coming from the engine compartment, this could be due to a faulty drive belt or drive belt pulley, or a faulty tensioner pulley.
Why does my front wheel make a grinding noise when I drive?
Wheel bearings are what allow your tires to spin freely and smoothly while the vehicle is in motion. If the bearings begin to seize up or they get dirty and that prevents them from doing their job properly then you’re going to be experiencing grinding and knocking sounds while you’re driving.
What should I do if I hear a knocking noise in my car?
You stay outside the vehicle, grab the roof right above the driver’s door, and rock the vehicle from side to side like you are trying to roll it up on its side. If the person inside the vehicle can hear the noise, your sway bar bushings will need to be replaced.
Why does my steering rack make a knocking noise?
If you suspect your steering rack is causing a knocking noise while driving on uneven road surfaces here is one way to check for play in the steering rack end bushings. Jack up the front of your vehicle and support it under the frame with jack stands.
Why does my car make a knocking noise when I drive over bumps?
These small inexpensive bushings wear out over time and can cause a knocking noise while driving over small cracks and bumps in the pavement. If you suspect this may be your problem and you would like to do a quick check, have a friend sit in the vehicle and close the door and listen for the noise.
What’s the clunking noise when you turn the steering wheel?
Here http://www.odyclub.com/forums/9-problems-concerns/155953-2010-ody-steering-clunk.html is a thread with the TSB link in it. Thanks. I don’t hear any clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel or while it is accelerating.