Cold weather suspension noise
#1
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Cold weather suspension noise
So figure this one out. My 05 6MT makes a creaking noise in the suspension from what seems to be the Front Driver Side, but it only happens in cold weather and when I'm accelerating while turning (as from a stop sign or light). Once the wheel straightens out the noise stops. Ride is still smooth and fine but the noise is just annoying. I also noticed this stopped during the warm summer months but has now come back in the late fall cool weather. Any ideas, something to worry about or just ignore?
I did a search but nothing seemed to match up with what I have going on
I did a search but nothing seemed to match up with what I have going on
#3
Cuff Yo Chiiccckk
i think the problem you guys have is normal. IDK if you guys are lowered on springs, but if u guys are then don't worry about it. around winter time, when temperatures are lower than usual, the springs tend to stiffen up a bit and make a noise when weight is put on top of it. I personally dont have springs, but i drove my friend's Lancer who is lowered on springs, and his car makes that noise too during this time of year in Chicago . Its a squeaking noise right?
#5
2004 NBP TL 6MT
These are situations which it helps greatly to be physically present.
Could be power steering related, front lower ball-joints or perhaps one of the front subframe bushings.
I don't think it's top hat because it is a shock assembly with bushings and metal inner sleeve. I've had extensive experience with those type of Honda suspension and never had squeaking from that area. You can get knocks into the body due to degraded bushings or missing the thick bump stop washer in shock assembly. Strut setups sometimes have bearings in top hats which could result in squeak type noises when turning.
Could be power steering related, front lower ball-joints or perhaps one of the front subframe bushings.
I don't think it's top hat because it is a shock assembly with bushings and metal inner sleeve. I've had extensive experience with those type of Honda suspension and never had squeaking from that area. You can get knocks into the body due to degraded bushings or missing the thick bump stop washer in shock assembly. Strut setups sometimes have bearings in top hats which could result in squeak type noises when turning.
Last edited by HondaFan81; 11-03-2010 at 11:15 AM.
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#6
I jumped on here tonight to research this same exact problem. 2005 6MT with no mods was making this noise last winter but only for the first minute or two when it was driven. No noise during the summer. Now that it is cool again, the noise has returned. Mine seems to be coming from the front passenger side. Almost sounds like a clicking noise.
#7
Being an Acha Bacha in
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Normal for an aging suspension. Same compliance is not there anymore and it becomes more obvious during colder climates. You can always try spraying some WD-40 on the the part where the springs make contact with the strut.... just spray the entire spring. If the noise goes away then consider a silicone based spray for your next application as it will last longer. Or just live with it... as long as no handling characteristics are affected.
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#9
the overexplainer
cv joints. check your joint boots for tears or leaks. In either case, if it only occurs during turning it's axles. Mine weren't torn but made a rhythmic creaking noise that was dependent on speed.
it almost sounds like an old ship creaking. Replaced my axle on the passenger side and it was gone. the noise is the joint binding.
it almost sounds like an old ship creaking. Replaced my axle on the passenger side and it was gone. the noise is the joint binding.
#10
Instructor
I.have a squeak coming from the rear driver side when I hit bumps in excess off 20mph.I have a 08 type s w/ 50k mi it doesn't happen constantly I'd say 50-70 percent of the bumps any help/ advice would help please
#13
The DVD-A Script Guy
In my experience that's usually a bushing creaking related to cold temps. The turn while accelerating could be causing the car to "twist" or weight the suspension in a mode different than driving down the road.
I had a Saab 900s with a front stabilizer bar that's bushings would creak like a door in a horror movie for the first few shots it took in the cold. Some suggested trying to spray silicone lube into the bushings but most agreed it wasn't going to "get in there" and do anything anyway.
I'd say if all the boots and joints check out OK then its just an old bushing that squeaks in low temps. It may not be worth hunting down.
I had a Saab 900s with a front stabilizer bar that's bushings would creak like a door in a horror movie for the first few shots it took in the cold. Some suggested trying to spray silicone lube into the bushings but most agreed it wasn't going to "get in there" and do anything anyway.
I'd say if all the boots and joints check out OK then its just an old bushing that squeaks in low temps. It may not be worth hunting down.
#14
Thanks to everyone for the inputs. I should have narrowed down that mine is of the variety that only happens when it's cold and does eventually go away as the car warms up. I don't hear it (once the car has been driving) over bumps and don't hear it during warmer (above feezing) weather. No degradation of performance driving the car either. I have stock suspension and nothing has been changed to date. I think also telling is that I had it into the dealership twice for them to inspect and they found nothing wrong or worn. My dealership isn't one to typically upsell me on bogus fixes so getting their validation twice is helping me decide that it's nothing more than an inconvenience at this point and nothing serious or warranting spending any money on just yet. I'll have to try the lubricating advice I saw with the bushings with WD-40...guess that won't hurt.
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Just experienced the same thing. I think today is the lowest in the season so far in Chicago: 0F. Without taking the wheel off, I stuck my head behind it and everything looks good at a glance. I noticed it only happens on turns and not while hard accelerating or braking, indicating it's probably not coming from somewhere on the strut assembly. I'm going to check the tie rod ends, the CV axle boots, and the sway bar bushings.
#18
creaking noise solved
Hey guys, I recebtly had extensive suspension work done on my 2007 TL Type S, due to me running over a curb.
My dealership/insurance replaced almost every suspension component imaginable on the driver front. It's all brand new now.
However, after a week or so i started hearing a loud squeak/creak every time id run over a speedbump, pull in a drive way, accelerate from a stop sign, even getting in the car my body weight would make it squeak. And it got louder with colder weather. Very very annoying.
I took it back to dealer and they couldnt hear it (yeah right). So i took it to a reputable mechanic here in Houston, and they solved it.......it was my CONTROL ARM. The NUT wasn't tight enough. After tightening it even more, all the squeaks went away!
Hope this helps, and at least it can be added to your checklist when troubleshooting.
My dealership/insurance replaced almost every suspension component imaginable on the driver front. It's all brand new now.
However, after a week or so i started hearing a loud squeak/creak every time id run over a speedbump, pull in a drive way, accelerate from a stop sign, even getting in the car my body weight would make it squeak. And it got louder with colder weather. Very very annoying.
I took it back to dealer and they couldnt hear it (yeah right). So i took it to a reputable mechanic here in Houston, and they solved it.......it was my CONTROL ARM. The NUT wasn't tight enough. After tightening it even more, all the squeaks went away!
Hope this helps, and at least it can be added to your checklist when troubleshooting.
#19
Three Wheelin'
its could be the following:
transmission mounts
compliance bushing / lower control arm.
If you want to test it out.
Jack up the car,
remove FL wheel.
Remove the strut fork and endlink.
Move the Lower control arm up and down by hand and see if you hear a creak.
That's how I determined my compliance bushings were shot.
Not to mention the swaying I would feel in the front end when driving.
transmission mounts
compliance bushing / lower control arm.
If you want to test it out.
Jack up the car,
remove FL wheel.
Remove the strut fork and endlink.
Move the Lower control arm up and down by hand and see if you hear a creak.
That's how I determined my compliance bushings were shot.
Not to mention the swaying I would feel in the front end when driving.
#20
Intermediate
So figure this one out. My 05 6MT makes a creaking noise in the suspension from what seems to be the Front Driver Side, but it only happens in cold weather and when I'm accelerating while turning (as from a stop sign or light). Once the wheel straightens out the noise stops. Ride is still smooth and fine but the noise is just annoying. I also noticed this stopped during the warm summer months but has now come back in the late fall cool weather. Any ideas, something to worry about or just ignore?
I did a search but nothing seemed to match up with what I have going on
I did a search but nothing seemed to match up with what I have going on
cv joints. check your joint boots for tears or leaks. In either case, if it only occurs during turning it's axles. Mine weren't torn but made a rhythmic creaking noise that was dependent on speed.
it almost sounds like an old ship creaking. Replaced my axle on the passenger side and it was gone. the noise is the joint binding.
it almost sounds like an old ship creaking. Replaced my axle on the passenger side and it was gone. the noise is the joint binding.
Thanks to everyone for the inputs. I should have narrowed down that mine is of the variety that only happens when it's cold and does eventually go away as the car warms up. I don't hear it (once the car has been driving) over bumps and don't hear it during warmer (above feezing) weather. No degradation of performance driving the car either. I have stock suspension and nothing has been changed to date. I think also telling is that I had it into the dealership twice for them to inspect and they found nothing wrong or worn. My dealership isn't one to typically upsell me on bogus fixes so getting their validation twice is helping me decide that it's nothing more than an inconvenience at this point and nothing serious or warranting spending any money on just yet. I'll have to try the lubricating advice I saw with the bushings with WD-40...guess that won't hurt.
Just experienced the same thing. I think today is the lowest in the season so far in Chicago: 0F. Without taking the wheel off, I stuck my head behind it and everything looks good at a glance. I noticed it only happens on turns and not while hard accelerating or braking, indicating it's probably not coming from somewhere on the strut assembly. I'm going to check the tie rod ends, the CV axle boots, and the sway bar bushings.
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