When I press the gas I hear a thump?
Your engine mounts have worn out, and are not securing th enegine firmly in place when you accelerate, or brake. Basically the rubber on the engine mount is supposed to absorb the vibrations as your car moves. But if it work out the engine will shift its weight and thus the thud.
What does it mean when your car thumps?
If you hear a regular thumping or vibration that varies with your speed as you’re driving down the road, the tires are usually the culprit. If your steering wheel shakes back and forth, slightly left to right, that’s an indication that the tread has moved inside the tire, and you definitely need to replace the tires.
Why does my car make noise when I push the gas pedal?
Check under the hood for the noise, it might be something simple. Ed B. The noise does not occur when the car is in reverse, only when the gas pedal is pushed down (loudest) in drive or when in park. It sounds like a Harley… or a bad muffler, but the sound is clearly coming from the front of the car.
Why does my car make a thumping noise when I brake?
Check the front brake rotors for a rusty spot exactly the size of a brake pad. Are you feeling it through the brake pedal when lightly applying the brake? You don’t say, but if the car was parked for a while in moist conditions, the pad may have rusted to the rotor and the spot may be thumping on every rotation. Good luck finding the culprit.
Why does my car sound like a Harley Davidson?
The noise does not occur when the car is in reverse, only when the gas pedal is pushed down (loudest) in drive or when in park. It sounds like a Harley… or a bad muffler, but the sound is clearly coming from the front of the car. I opened up the hood and couldn’t see anything-i think it is underneath somewhere. filippidi April 8, 2017, 2:40pm #9
How to troubleshoot a clicking or popping sound in car?
Turn the wheels from lock to lock going from right to left. This will check to see if the bearing plates will make a clicking or popping noise while the vehicle is stationary. Step 3: Drive the vehicle around the block. Make turns where you can turn the steering wheel all the way in a direction.