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Unusual Sounds when Steering

Old Feb 25, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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My 2002 Accord has been giving me some unusual sounds when steering.

Video of what I hear

Any ideas?
 
Old Feb 25, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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upper front strut mounts
 
Old Feb 25, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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upper front strut mounts
thanks kyle. have you had something similar? ill check it out, but thought i'd ask why you suspect the front strut mounts.
 
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dyrrachiumus
thanks kyle. have you had something similar? ill check it out, but thought i'd ask why you suspect the front strut mounts.
i fix cars for a living
pop the hood and have a friend turn the wheel while you listen. im not 100% sure but ive heard that sound thousands of times
 
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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I'd check the ball joints. Sitting still, turning the wheel, the knuckle is "spinning" (if you will) the ball joints.
 
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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ball joints are a posibility, but the sound is more spring "pop" theres a ton of pressure in a loaded spring, with a worn out strut mount youll get the "pop"
either way, have a friend turn the wheel while you listen.
siezed ball joints will give you a more restricted turning radius. let go of the steering wheel in a turn, if it doesnt return, likely ball joints.
 
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