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97 Civic - noise from wheel
Hello:
I should start by saying that I know nothing about cars. Nothing. Seriously. I apologize in advance. Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there’s a very nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. It sounds like it’s coming from the wheel, or very close by. It’s a metal-on-metal grating sound, and it follows the speed of the car - that is, the faster the car is going, the more often the sound is heard, almost like it’s attached to a certain point on the wheel. A quick inspection of the wheel didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary, but again, I don’t know what to look for, and it was dark at the time. I didn’t drive it, because it truly sounds like an evil noise. So I guess I’m wondering: - What could it be? - How serious might it be? - Will I be able to drive myself to a dealer if necessary? Many thanks in advance! -- Posted using the http://www.autoforumz.com interface, at author's request Articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards Topic URL: http://www.autoforumz.com/Honda-97-C...ict103849.html Visit Topic URL to contact author (reg. req'd). Report abuse: http://www.autoforumz.com/eform.php?p=481672 |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
Dilligas wrote:
> > Hello: > > I should start by saying that I know nothing about cars. Nothing. > Seriously. I apologize in advance. > > Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there’s a very > nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. It sounds like it’s > coming from the wheel, or very close by. It’s a metal-on-metal > grating sound, and it follows the speed of the car - that is, the > faster the car is going, the more often the sound is heard, almost > like it’s attached to a certain point on the wheel. > > A quick inspection of the wheel didn’t notice anything out of the > ordinary, but again, I don’t know what to look for, and it was dark at > the time. > > I didn’t drive it, because it truly sounds like an evil noise. So I > guess I’m wondering: > - What could it be? > - How serious might it be? > - Will I be able to drive myself to a dealer if necessary? > It might help if you describe the noise a bit better. Is it a high pitch squealing noise? Eric |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
Dilligas wrote:
> > Hello: > > I should start by saying that I know nothing about cars. Nothing. > Seriously. I apologize in advance. > > Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there’s a very > nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. It sounds like it’s > coming from the wheel, or very close by. It’s a metal-on-metal > grating sound, and it follows the speed of the car - that is, the > faster the car is going, the more often the sound is heard, almost > like it’s attached to a certain point on the wheel. > > A quick inspection of the wheel didn’t notice anything out of the > ordinary, but again, I don’t know what to look for, and it was dark at > the time. > > I didn’t drive it, because it truly sounds like an evil noise. So I > guess I’m wondering: > - What could it be? > - How serious might it be? > - Will I be able to drive myself to a dealer if necessary? > It might help if you describe the noise a bit better. Is it a high pitch squealing noise? Eric |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
My bet it is brakes. That is what it was on mine.
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:4215C3FC.BF4F39FC@spam.now... > Dilligas wrote: >> >> Hello: >> >> I should start by saying that I know nothing about cars. Nothing. >> Seriously. I apologize in advance. >> >> Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there's a very >> nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. It sounds like it's >> coming from the wheel, or very close by. It's a metal-on-metal >> grating sound, and it follows the speed of the car - that is, the >> faster the car is going, the more often the sound is heard, almost >> like it's attached to a certain point on the wheel. >> >> A quick inspection of the wheel didn't notice anything out of the >> ordinary, but again, I don't know what to look for, and it was dark at >> the time. >> >> I didn't drive it, because it truly sounds like an evil noise. So I >> guess I'm wondering: >> - What could it be? >> - How serious might it be? >> - Will I be able to drive myself to a dealer if necessary? >> > > It might help if you describe the noise a bit better. Is it a high pitch > squealing noise? > > Eric |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
My bet it is brakes. That is what it was on mine.
"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:4215C3FC.BF4F39FC@spam.now... > Dilligas wrote: >> >> Hello: >> >> I should start by saying that I know nothing about cars. Nothing. >> Seriously. I apologize in advance. >> >> Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there's a very >> nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. It sounds like it's >> coming from the wheel, or very close by. It's a metal-on-metal >> grating sound, and it follows the speed of the car - that is, the >> faster the car is going, the more often the sound is heard, almost >> like it's attached to a certain point on the wheel. >> >> A quick inspection of the wheel didn't notice anything out of the >> ordinary, but again, I don't know what to look for, and it was dark at >> the time. >> >> I didn't drive it, because it truly sounds like an evil noise. So I >> guess I'm wondering: >> - What could it be? >> - How serious might it be? >> - Will I be able to drive myself to a dealer if necessary? >> > > It might help if you describe the noise a bit better. Is it a high pitch > squealing noise? > > Eric |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
I'm with Eric - probably brakes. If it turns to a constant heavy metal
grinding sound when you apply the brakes, you can be sure that is it. The intermittent thing you describe is from the worn-out pad grazing the surface of the disc as it rotates, and some areas of the disk are just a little thicker than other areas. In any event, don't put off having that looked at - the next place you drive it should be to where you expect it to be repaired. Wheel noises are always something to be concerned about, and if it is brakes your brakes aren't working right at this point. Mike "Dilligas" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message news:4215a3fb$1_4@alt.athenanews.com... > Hello: > > I should start by saying that I know nothing about cars. Nothing. > Seriously. I apologize in advance. > > Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there's a very > nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. It sounds like it's > coming from the wheel, or very close by. It's a metal-on-metal > grating sound, and it follows the speed of the car - that is, the > faster the car is going, the more often the sound is heard, almost > like it's attached to a certain point on the wheel. > > A quick inspection of the wheel didn't notice anything out of the > ordinary, but again, I don't know what to look for, and it was dark at > the time. > > I didn't drive it, because it truly sounds like an evil noise. So I > guess I'm wondering: > - What could it be? > - How serious might it be? > - Will I be able to drive myself to a dealer if necessary? > > Many thanks in advance! > > -- > Posted using the http://www.autoforumz.com interface, at author's request > Articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards > Topic URL: > http://www.autoforumz.com/Honda-97-C...ict103849.html > Visit Topic URL to contact author (reg. req'd). Report abuse: > http://www.autoforumz.com/eform.php?p=481672 |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
I'm with Eric - probably brakes. If it turns to a constant heavy metal
grinding sound when you apply the brakes, you can be sure that is it. The intermittent thing you describe is from the worn-out pad grazing the surface of the disc as it rotates, and some areas of the disk are just a little thicker than other areas. In any event, don't put off having that looked at - the next place you drive it should be to where you expect it to be repaired. Wheel noises are always something to be concerned about, and if it is brakes your brakes aren't working right at this point. Mike "Dilligas" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message news:4215a3fb$1_4@alt.athenanews.com... > Hello: > > I should start by saying that I know nothing about cars. Nothing. > Seriously. I apologize in advance. > > Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there's a very > nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. It sounds like it's > coming from the wheel, or very close by. It's a metal-on-metal > grating sound, and it follows the speed of the car - that is, the > faster the car is going, the more often the sound is heard, almost > like it's attached to a certain point on the wheel. > > A quick inspection of the wheel didn't notice anything out of the > ordinary, but again, I don't know what to look for, and it was dark at > the time. > > I didn't drive it, because it truly sounds like an evil noise. So I > guess I'm wondering: > - What could it be? > - How serious might it be? > - Will I be able to drive myself to a dealer if necessary? > > Many thanks in advance! > > -- > Posted using the http://www.autoforumz.com interface, at author's request > Articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards > Topic URL: > http://www.autoforumz.com/Honda-97-C...ict103849.html > Visit Topic URL to contact author (reg. req'd). Report abuse: > http://www.autoforumz.com/eform.php?p=481672 |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
"Dilligas" wrote
> Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there's a very > nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. Call the dealer and ask. I had the same car, and once developed a constant high pitched grating sound... it started all of a sudden as I made a U turn. It could be a pebble stuck somewhere. Jack up the car and remove the wheel. Twist the wheel's hub (where the four lug bolts are sticking out) and rotate it by hand. Does the sound occur? Mine did. Behind the hub and wheel assembly (and attached to it) is a thin metal plate. You can feel for it. Bend it backwards a little in the direction of the engine. Once I did that, the noise disappeared. It is safe to bend back that plate. Of course, the cause of your noise may be entirely different, such as a brake caliper assembly having fallen off and is dragging. (Whether that's even possible, I have no idea! But you seem to indicate this is relatively intermittent, and that the faster you go, the more times per second you hear the sound, so.... something may be stuck in one particular spot.) |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
"Dilligas" wrote
> Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there's a very > nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. Call the dealer and ask. I had the same car, and once developed a constant high pitched grating sound... it started all of a sudden as I made a U turn. It could be a pebble stuck somewhere. Jack up the car and remove the wheel. Twist the wheel's hub (where the four lug bolts are sticking out) and rotate it by hand. Does the sound occur? Mine did. Behind the hub and wheel assembly (and attached to it) is a thin metal plate. You can feel for it. Bend it backwards a little in the direction of the engine. Once I did that, the noise disappeared. It is safe to bend back that plate. Of course, the cause of your noise may be entirely different, such as a brake caliper assembly having fallen off and is dragging. (Whether that's even possible, I have no idea! But you seem to indicate this is relatively intermittent, and that the faster you go, the more times per second you hear the sound, so.... something may be stuck in one particular spot.) |
Re: Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
"Strike" wrote:
> My bet it is brakes. That is what it was on mine. > > "Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message > news:4215C3FC.BF4F39FC@spam.now... > > Dilligas wrote: > >> > >> Hello: > >> > >> I should start by saying that I know nothing about > cars. Nothing. > >> Seriously. I apologize in advance. > >> > >> Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there's > a very > >> nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. It > sounds like it's > >> coming from the wheel, or very close by. It's a > metal-on-metal > >> grating sound, and it follows the speed of the car - > that is, the > >> faster the car is going, the more often the sound is > heard, almost > >> like it's attached to a certain point on the wheel. > >> > >> A quick inspection of the wheel didn't notice > anything out of the > >> ordinary, but again, I don't know what to look for, > and it was dark at > >> the time. > >> > >> I didn't drive it, because it truly sounds like an > evil noise. So I > >> guess I'm wondering: > >> - What could it be? > >> - How serious might it be? > >> - Will I be able to drive myself to a dealer if > necessary? > >> > > > > It might help if you describe the noise a bit better. Is it > a high pitch > > squealing noise? > > > > Eric Hey, thanks guys. I haven’t gotten a chance to take a look at it yet, but I’ll probably just call up the dealer today and have them take a look at it. As for a better description of the sound: - It’s not constant, but it’s consistent. That is, whenever I’m going forward, it happens. - The faster the car goes, the more often and higher pitch the sound is, like how you can tell the difference whether you rub a balloon slowly or quickly. - It’s most definitely a metal-on-metal sound, and it’s not exactly quiet, but it’s not thunderously loud either. I really can’t say much more than that, as I only drove it one lap around the parking lot before getting freaked out and stopping. I didn’t notice any odd behavior when braking, but again, I wasn’t going fast or braking hard at all. But you think it’s safe to drive to a dealer? Once again, many thanks -- Posted using the http://www.autoforumz.com interface, at author's request Articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards Topic URL: http://www.autoforumz.com/Honda-97-C...ict103849.html Visit Topic URL to contact author (reg. req'd). Report abuse: http://www.autoforumz.com/eform.php?p=481936 |
Re: Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
"Strike" wrote:
> My bet it is brakes. That is what it was on mine. > > "Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message > news:4215C3FC.BF4F39FC@spam.now... > > Dilligas wrote: > >> > >> Hello: > >> > >> I should start by saying that I know nothing about > cars. Nothing. > >> Seriously. I apologize in advance. > >> > >> Tonight, I pulled out of my parking spot and there's > a very > >> nasty-sounding noise coming from my front-left. It > sounds like it's > >> coming from the wheel, or very close by. It's a > metal-on-metal > >> grating sound, and it follows the speed of the car - > that is, the > >> faster the car is going, the more often the sound is > heard, almost > >> like it's attached to a certain point on the wheel. > >> > >> A quick inspection of the wheel didn't notice > anything out of the > >> ordinary, but again, I don't know what to look for, > and it was dark at > >> the time. > >> > >> I didn't drive it, because it truly sounds like an > evil noise. So I > >> guess I'm wondering: > >> - What could it be? > >> - How serious might it be? > >> - Will I be able to drive myself to a dealer if > necessary? > >> > > > > It might help if you describe the noise a bit better. Is it > a high pitch > > squealing noise? > > > > Eric Hey, thanks guys. I haven’t gotten a chance to take a look at it yet, but I’ll probably just call up the dealer today and have them take a look at it. As for a better description of the sound: - It’s not constant, but it’s consistent. That is, whenever I’m going forward, it happens. - The faster the car goes, the more often and higher pitch the sound is, like how you can tell the difference whether you rub a balloon slowly or quickly. - It’s most definitely a metal-on-metal sound, and it’s not exactly quiet, but it’s not thunderously loud either. I really can’t say much more than that, as I only drove it one lap around the parking lot before getting freaked out and stopping. I didn’t notice any odd behavior when braking, but again, I wasn’t going fast or braking hard at all. But you think it’s safe to drive to a dealer? Once again, many thanks -- Posted using the http://www.autoforumz.com interface, at author's request Articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards Topic URL: http://www.autoforumz.com/Honda-97-C...ict103849.html Visit Topic URL to contact author (reg. req'd). Report abuse: http://www.autoforumz.com/eform.php?p=481936 |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
Strike wrote:
> > My bet it is brakes. That is what it was on mine. Yes, I was thinking that it might be the wear indicators found on OE pads contacting the brake rotors. It's probably time for the original poster to get the brakes inspected. Eric |
Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
Strike wrote:
> > My bet it is brakes. That is what it was on mine. Yes, I was thinking that it might be the wear indicators found on OE pads contacting the brake rotors. It's probably time for the original poster to get the brakes inspected. Eric |
Re: Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
"Dilligas" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
news:42164311$1_2@alt.athenanews.com... > Hey, thanks guys. > > I haven't gotten a chance to take a look at it yet, but I'll probably > just call up the dealer today and have them take a look at it. > > As for a better description of the sound: > - It's not constant, but it's consistent. That is, whenever I'm > going forward, it happens. > - The faster the car goes, the more often and higher pitch the sound > is, like how you can tell the difference whether you rub a balloon > slowly or quickly. > - It's most definitely a metal-on-metal sound, and it's not exactly > quiet, but it's not thunderously loud either. > > I really can't say much more than that, as I only drove it one lap > around the parking lot before getting freaked out and stopping. I > didn't notice any odd behavior when braking, but again, I wasn't going > fast or braking hard at all. > > But you think it's safe to drive to a dealer? > > Once again, many thanks > Well, if it's the brakes it isn't really "safe" to drive anywhere... but any driver with a year or more experience can usually figure out how to drive a car with iffy brakes to the dealer. You should be fine if you keep in mind your brakes are probably weak. (If you ask the dealer, you will be told "definitely not" because of their liability if they say anything else and something happens.) You really want to avoid doing that on wet or snowy roads, though, because the uneven braking can cause that wheel to lock up when you apply the brakes, even gently. If brakes are the problem, the brake rotor is already history (moderately expensive - probably between $50 and $100 apiece - but the Haynes indicates it comes off without a lot of labor) so it isn't going to be made any worse driving carefully a few miles. Mike |
Re: Re: 97 Civic - noise from wheel
"Dilligas" <UseLinkToEmail@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
news:42164311$1_2@alt.athenanews.com... > Hey, thanks guys. > > I haven't gotten a chance to take a look at it yet, but I'll probably > just call up the dealer today and have them take a look at it. > > As for a better description of the sound: > - It's not constant, but it's consistent. That is, whenever I'm > going forward, it happens. > - The faster the car goes, the more often and higher pitch the sound > is, like how you can tell the difference whether you rub a balloon > slowly or quickly. > - It's most definitely a metal-on-metal sound, and it's not exactly > quiet, but it's not thunderously loud either. > > I really can't say much more than that, as I only drove it one lap > around the parking lot before getting freaked out and stopping. I > didn't notice any odd behavior when braking, but again, I wasn't going > fast or braking hard at all. > > But you think it's safe to drive to a dealer? > > Once again, many thanks > Well, if it's the brakes it isn't really "safe" to drive anywhere... but any driver with a year or more experience can usually figure out how to drive a car with iffy brakes to the dealer. You should be fine if you keep in mind your brakes are probably weak. (If you ask the dealer, you will be told "definitely not" because of their liability if they say anything else and something happens.) You really want to avoid doing that on wet or snowy roads, though, because the uneven braking can cause that wheel to lock up when you apply the brakes, even gently. If brakes are the problem, the brake rotor is already history (moderately expensive - probably between $50 and $100 apiece - but the Haynes indicates it comes off without a lot of labor) so it isn't going to be made any worse driving carefully a few miles. Mike |
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