What is this clicking sound coming from under the rear of my car? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

stugray · 08-05-2014, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by stockysnail

I am lowered a little (0.8"). I'd rather not rip open my axle bushing unless I know that's the issue, unless someone has an x-ray machine I can borrow to see through the rubber.

I wonder if I push down hard on the rubber and tried to feel is there was any cracked metal, if that would work for checking...

You cant feel down inside the CV joint.
that cage you see is inside a joint about the size of a beer can.

My car just started making this noise as well.
I think it IS a failing CV joint.
I cant tell if it is an inner or outer from the noise.
I can make it do it repeatedly by rocking against something like the curb in my driveway.

I plan on taking it to the dealer next week..

stockysnail · 08-05-2014, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stugray

You cant feel down inside the CV joint.
that cage you see is inside a joint about the size of a beer can.

My car just started making this noise as well.
I think it IS a failing CV joint.
I cant tell if it is an inner or outer from the noise.
I can make it do it repeatedly by rocking against something like the curb in my driveway.

I plan on taking it to the dealer next week..

I doubt the dealer would cover mine since I have a supercharger, among many other things, if that ends up being my issue. I know a guy that works at a dealer so perhaps he can pull some strings.

whataboutbob · 08-05-2014, 02:46 AM

It is probably your axle. Mine has been clicking more frequently recently. It started just after 30K and I'm past 60K now and the frequency of it happening is increasing. Yours is much louder than mine right now.

gonzo · 08-05-2014, 07:48 AM

Does it sometimes click when letting off the accelerator while above ~3k rpm in first gear?

SHOspazz92 · 08-05-2014, 09:17 AM

FYI, My bone stock BRZ does this exact same thing @ 23,000 miles. It does it while in reverse, moving from a stop, the 1-2 and sometimes the 2-3 shift is noticeable as well. The noise happens (or is noticeable anyways) under normal, sane driving conditions. I can't hear it with the windows up and it's also nothing I can feel either. No idea what it is.

-Sam

stockysnail · 08-05-2014, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Does it sometimes click when letting off the accelerator while above ~3k rpm in first gear?

above or below 3k

Dephective · 08-07-2014, 12:37 AM

my car makes this exact noise only when e-brake is engaged and I either rock the car as I get out, or I put it in first gear and start to engage the clutch while e-brake is still engaged. No other time do I hear this, and I'm lowered about 1.5-1.75". Exact same noise. 14k miles and still no issues.

yohan04 · 08-07-2014, 10:59 AM

Re-torque your axle nuts - fairly common problem w/ subaru drivetrain.

stockysnail · 08-07-2014, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yohan04

Re-torque your axle nuts - fairly common problem w/ subaru drivetrain.

I tried that already and they were already at the proper torque which didn't help. Thanks though.

stockysnail · 08-07-2014, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yohan04

Re-torque your axle nuts - fairly common problem w/ subaru drivetrain.

I already tried that and it didn't help, plus the bolts were already at the correct torque when I used my torque wrench on them. Thanks for mentioning it however.

calmtigers · 08-08-2014, 01:57 AM

Haven't heard the video but possible exhaust??

yohan04 · 08-08-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockysnail

I already tried that and it didn't help, plus the bolts were already at the correct torque when I used my torque wrench on them. Thanks for mentioning it however.

Plan B. Fairly common remedy for all subaru drivetrain noise.

stugray · 08-08-2014, 08:20 PM

Just got back from the dealer.

They wanted to say it was the brake pads or the calipers.
I demonstrated the noise while driving and not touching the brake pedal and they agreed that it must be a CV joint.

They just ordered me a new axle-shaft - under warranty.

stockysnail · 08-08-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stugray

Just got back from the dealer.

They wanted to say it was the brake pads or the calipers.
I demonstrated the noise while driving and not touching the brake pedal and they agreed that it must be a CV joint.

They just ordered me a new drive shaft - under warranty.

The drive shaft doesn't have a CV joint so I'm not sure why they ordered that. I'm confused.

08-05-2014, 09:17 AM	#19
SHOspazz92 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Angier, NC Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 30 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FYI, My bone stock BRZ does this exact same thing @ 23,000 miles. It does it while in reverse, moving from a stop, the 1-2 and sometimes the 2-3 shift is noticeable as well. The noise happens (or is noticeable anyways) under normal, sane driving conditions. I can't hear it with the windows up and it's also nothing I can feel either. No idea what it is. -Sam __________________ 2013 WRB BRZ Limited - DD 1992 Taurus SHO - Auto-X Prepared - 13.1@107 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 - Wife's DD. 2002 SVT Focus -....?

08-07-2014, 12:37 AM	#21
Dephective Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FRS Location: Bay Area, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 110 Thanked 79 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	my car makes this exact noise only when e-brake is engaged and I either rock the car as I get out, or I put it in first gear and start to engage the clutch while e-brake is still engaged. No other time do I hear this, and I'm lowered about 1.5-1.75". Exact same noise. 14k miles and still no issues. __________________ Previous: '01 Accord-daily '93 Rx7-fire breathing track monster 545hp 397tq 2300lb. '06 Mazdaspeed6 one helluva love-hate relationship

08-08-2014, 01:57 AM	#25
calmtigers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Whiteout TRD FR-S 6MT Location: Fresno / DTLA Posts: 928 Thanks: 628 Thanked 376 Times in 214 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Haven't heard the video but possible exhaust?? __________________ "I love dinosaurs so much that I’ve based my life on burning as much black melted dinosaur flesh as I can on a daily basis...even the screaming sound of prehistoric reptilians being burnt through any of the classic Japanese four cylinders gives me great joy."

08-08-2014, 08:20 PM	#27
stugray Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 627 Thanked 1,445 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just got back from the dealer. They wanted to say it was the brake pads or the calipers. I demonstrated the noise while driving and not touching the brake pedal and they agreed that it must be a CV joint. They just ordered me a new axle-shaft - under warranty. Last edited by stugray; 08-08-2014 at 10:29 PM.

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