Why does my car make a flapping noise when I drive?
Check your tyres as a screw can often cause a tapping noise as you drive. Click to expand… Or gravel/rocks/road salt stuck in the treads. I had an issue with an occasional flapping sound.
What should I do if I hear a flapping noise in my front wheel?
If you do not hear any suspicious noises, take the car to a shop that does “road force balancing”. A machine that does this rotates the wheel while aimulating road forces by pressing a spinning drum against the tire. That can detect internal tire defects that a regular balancer cannot.
Why do I hear a low pitched hum while driving?
While driving, you hear a low-pitched hum. As you accelerate, the noise gets louder—maybe it sounds like an airplane taking off—but after a certain speed the volume is consistent. When you make a turn, the noise gets louder; but if you turn the other way, it disappears. What it could mean: This is most likely a wheel bearing noise.
What does it mean when your car makes a popping noise when you turn?
A finger-snapping, popping or clicking sound when you turn What it means: If you have a front-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive vehicle and hear this sound when you turn or corner (but the noise stops when you steer straight) one or both of the constant velocity (CV) joints on your front axle could need replacing.
While driving, you hear a low-pitched hum. As you accelerate, the noise gets louder—maybe it sounds like an airplane taking off—but after a certain speed the volume is consistent. When you make a turn, the noise gets louder; but if you turn the other way, it disappears. What it could mean: This is most likely a wheel bearing noise.
If you do not hear any suspicious noises, take the car to a shop that does “road force balancing”. A machine that does this rotates the wheel while aimulating road forces by pressing a spinning drum against the tire. That can detect internal tire defects that a regular balancer cannot.
What makes the flapping noise under the driver’s side?
The end furthest forward is NOT secured very well. You can “flick” the front edge with your fingers and you will recreate the noise. I just stuck some closed cell foam in, above the plastic shield to stop it from vibrating, when air flows in that area. Closed cell foam/weatherstrip does not absorb water.
A finger-snapping, popping or clicking sound when you turn What it means: If you have a front-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive vehicle and hear this sound when you turn or corner (but the noise stops when you steer straight) one or both of the constant velocity (CV) joints on your front axle could need replacing.