Clunking sound when accerating.
Clunking sound when accerating.
If I do a quick acceration at low speed (0-20. I hear a clunking sound coming from the right front side of the car. There no other sound when turning & haven't had other problems. Any idea what this can be.? Im leaning on a bad CV joint maybe
Re: Clunking sound when accerating. (ProtonXX)
A bad CV will usually make a clicking noise if you turn the steering wheel full lock in the direction of the CV in question and drive very slowly.
It could be something as simple as your wheel lug nuts. If they are not tightened to spec, you can experience an odd clunking sound. That happened to be my case a couple years ago.
Justin 2003 Vibe GT - Mille Miglia Evo5 18x8 Wheels (now stock)- Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust (now stock)- Tein S-Tech Springs (now stock)- Injen CAI - Red Painted Calipers - Hella Supertone Horns - Polk Speakers - Bazooka RS8A-HP Sub - Kenwood Headunit - Still love my Vibe, but I've just turned it back into a basic daily driver.
Re: (slowpro)
Quote, originally posted by slowpro »My wagon clunks during certain "spirited Driving" manuevers. Lowered suspension+ stock swaybar = clunk. dunno if same holds true for the vibe. yup mine does that after I lowered it. Its usually just the spring isnt seated properly and well im too lazy to take it off and redo it again.could be some linkage, or ball joint. did you try when the car is parked to just push down on the corners of the front?
Re: Clunking sound when accerating. (ProtonXX)
My guess would be...1st motor mount(s)2nd CV joints. Usually CVs will clunk at shift points and while turning, especially when going up a driveway or inclined surface.Both are pretty easy to check.
Base Two Tone Satellite, Auto, & Pwr Pkg....my current commuting car.
Re: Clunking sound when accerating. (JohnC)
Doesn't matter if Im turning or not.Usually the sound only comes from 1st gear & max acceleration.