Whats wrong with my car?! - Honda Prelude Forum

Mutjeng · 02-24-2002, 02:17 PM

I think my car is falling apart! Its starting to make this really nasty noise and its getting worse. Everytime I turn the steering wheel it makes a metal grinding sound, like some joints need to be greased up or something. It's also louder when I turn right. The noise can also be heard when I drive over bumps. I really don't think its my shocks because when shocks get worn out they make a knocking noise, right? Anyone have a similar experience?

SweetGurlRacer · 02-24-2002, 02:44 PM

Grinding noise while turning??..... sounds like a broken axle....

shmang · 02-24-2002, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mutjeng
I think my car is falling apart! Its starting to make this really nasty noise and its getting worse. Everytime I turn the steering wheel it makes a metal grinding sound, like some joints need to be greased up or something. It's also louder when I turn right. The noise can also be heard when I drive over bumps. I really don't think its my shocks because when shocks get worn out they make a knocking noise, right? Anyone have a similar experience?

Check your CV boots and axle joint. There are worn and need to be replaced (Both the boots and the axle).

soon2bsh · 02-24-2002, 04:49 PM

i had the same problem, i took it to the dealer and they said it was my tires hitting the fender.........geezz, i cant say this enough, i hate the dealer!

shmang · 02-24-2002, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by soon2bsh
i had the same problem, i took it to the dealer and they said it was my tires hitting the fender.........geezz, i cant say this enough, i hate the dealer!

Yeah, right!

When I had my old Accord, which is my first car. I had the same problem - well before I notice some continues noise and the dealer told me the same thing. And after another month of driving without taking any action, it became worse and worse. So, I took it to another shop and they find the CV boots and axle problem which cost me like $600. They said if I bring it in earlier, it will cost much less to have it fixed. I hate the dealer and never went to them again. I started to learn how to fix (at least diag. ) cars myself.

Mutjeng · 02-26-2002, 02:06 AM

Quote:

it became worse and worse. So, I took it to another shop and they find the CV boots and axle problem which cost me like $600.

$600!! What great timing, right after I get my body kit. If it is anywhere near that I'm going to have to live on bread and water for a few months!! I'm screwed.

FullyLuded · 02-26-2002, 02:55 AM

Is your car an SH, cause the CV boots tend to rub and end up ripping because of the ATTS box, if your car is lowered too much.

Mutjeng · 02-26-2002, 06:58 PM

woah, didnt know that. my car is an sh. thanks fullyloaded. im gonna go get in checked out thursday.