Light popping sound when I steer, even when parked. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jar · 06-01-2013, 02:14 AM

Something my car seems to have done for as long as I can remember is make light popping noises from *somewhere* when I steer. Even if I am just parked in my garage. Not all of the time, but I can always demonstrate it if I need to, it's common enough. It's very slight, and very ambiguous. Even when I had a friend steer for me while I looked around on the outside, it was hard to pinpoint.

It sounds more like it's coming from the rear, but when you are in the cabin it's hard to really nail down the location. Honestly it sounds as if the chassis is creaking a bit.

I've poked around the suspension and ball joints and nothing seems lose. I plan on having it looked at when I bring it in for service in the next couple of weeks, but I was curious if this is just a noise that is characteristic of the car, or if anybody else is experiencing the same thing.

86•BRZ · 06-01-2013, 07:10 AM

check all the engine subframe bolts, I had a few loose, tightened them and some noises stopped..

Jar · 06-01-2013, 06:27 PM

Ended up being the splashplate was not fastened correctly.

06-01-2013, 02:14 AM	#1
Jar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 SWP BRZ Limited Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 219 Thanks: 143 Thanked 142 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Light popping sound when I steer, even when parked. Something my car seems to have done for as long as I can remember is make light popping noises from somewhere when I steer. Even if I am just parked in my garage. Not all of the time, but I can always demonstrate it if I need to, it's common enough. It's very slight, and very ambiguous. Even when I had a friend steer for me while I looked around on the outside, it was hard to pinpoint. It sounds more like it's coming from the rear, but when you are in the cabin it's hard to really nail down the location. Honestly it sounds as if the chassis is creaking a bit. I've poked around the suspension and ball joints and nothing seems lose. I plan on having it looked at when I bring it in for service in the next couple of weeks, but I was curious if this is just a noise that is characteristic of the car, or if anybody else is experiencing the same thing.

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06-01-2013, 07:10 AM	#2
86•BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: brisbane Posts: 270 Thanks: 46 Thanked 102 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	check all the engine subframe bolts, I had a few loose, tightened them and some noises stopped..

06-01-2013, 06:27 PM	#3
Jar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 SWP BRZ Limited Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 219 Thanks: 143 Thanked 142 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ended up being the splashplate was not fastened correctly.

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