popping/clicking noise while reversing... any ideas?

wallc777 · 06-17-2006, 06:28 PM

hey guys, i have a 02, s2000 with 40k on it. this only happens in reverse while im pulling out of my garage, I have to tilt the wheel almost all the way, and right before I stop I hear a click/pop noise from the front right area. does anyone have any ideas? some told me to get the lugs re torqued or whatever, any ideas? - mike

Java Junky · 06-18-2006, 06:53 AM

I'm not sayin' that that is r' isn't what it is Wall, but if it was loose lugs I would think that you'd hear it even more frequently when you start r' stop goin' forward.
When you say "tilt the wheel" are you talkin' about turnin' the steering wheel full lock?
What about your brake pads? Could they be so worn as to be allowing the pistons to extend too far which might lead to them cockin' n' lockin' (clickin' n' poppin'?) to be kicked loose when you reversed direction?
Good luck n' keep us posted.

RickyD · 06-18-2006, 01:11 PM

Definately check the wheel lugs first. Also there are several other things to check. make sure none of your plastic underrcar parts ie. spoiler, wheel well liners etc. have come loose. They really are rather flimsy and if you hit a parking stop some of the rivets may have popped. Check that nothing is hitting ot rubbing on the steering linkage. Check for loose tie rod ends and loose ball joints, I had a tie rod pop loose in an old Pinto I had one time when I hit a curb in a snow storm. Also check the brakes as suggested earlier.
A hour or two spent in the garage should find the culprit...... (but not today, it's Fathers Day)

Hope some of this helped.
Rick

wowowox · 06-18-2006, 10:07 PM

It could also be a not properly installed brake or brake pad.

wallc777 · 06-19-2006, 08:42 PM

just my luck. took it to the dealer today in the morning for the popping/clucking noise. on the way to the dealer, I turned the heater on, and for some reason there was no hot air coming. the engine started to slowly overheat. went to 5 bars at the temp guage. i could smell the anti-freeze. they said they are gonna take a look at it and call me in the afternoon. at 4:30pm, i called them and they arent sure what the popping noise is from. however they said there might be a very slowly leaking radiator hose, is this possible guys? anyways, they said that they are going to have to leave it for another day and spend more time on the popping noise to find out whats going on. shit man... the sad part is i got this car from the dealer last week. but its got a 30 day or 1000 mile warranty on it. whew. let me know what u guys think. - Mike

Java Junky · 06-20-2006, 08:35 AM

Wall;
We're not talkin' about the "tickin" (poppin',clickin', cluckin', tickin' . . this is beginnin' to sound like a bowl of Kellogg's Rice Krispies) that comes from the block r' the exhaust manifold right?
As for hoses leakin' slowly, that's the way the majority of them fail.
So, are we talkin' a Honda dealer, another brand dealer, or a used car dealer? ('Difference usually bein' knowin' the car, willin' to learn about the car n' "Oh, yeah. I seen one'a them once")
If they can't satisfy you, if nothin' else there's the cushion of the 30 days or 1000 miles. But I hope you don't hafta resort to that.
Good luck.

wallc777 · 06-20-2006, 01:42 PM

the dealer called me today and said that they "re-torqued the whole suspension and everything" which probably fixed the problem. they cannot test it out yet till they get the radiator hose in tommorow to make sure it doesnt overheat. the funny thing is that it never really overheated, just 2 bars more than the average. and also would the overheating/radiator hose have anything to do with NO hot air coming while the heater is on!?!?

Anyways, back to the re-torqueing suspension, could that cause the slightly pop noise while reversing!?!? and also the very light squeeking noise while driving normally!?!? - Mike

Java Junky · 06-20-2006, 04:38 PM

Diagnosin' a problem is tough enough when you're on-site Mike. Tryin' to do it at a distance via someone else's description certainly doesn't make it any easier. (The precedin' was a disclaimer of sorts)
I would think that your optimum option here would be to bring the car to a reputable mechanic for an evaluation, but even the most reputable of mechanics godda eat, so it's gonna cost you a little. Thing of it is, whatever it costs, it's gonna be alot less than what you're gonna hafta spend if the car is a money-pit waitin' (30 days/1000 miles) to permanently become your money-pit. 'Somethin' to think about.
That said, if the coolant level is low enough (we're talkin' ungood levels of low here) it can cause a "no heat" situation from the heater. Dependin' on HOW low, it could be a source of (here we go again) "tickin' n' poppin'" sounds from the overheatin' engine n' related parts.
I've had alot more experience with iron blocks than I have aluminum ones, but the aluminum ones are alot less tolerant of bein' run without the proper level of coolant. That situation usually makes for problems down the road (read: after the 30 day/1000 miles).
Movin' on from the possible overheatin' aspect: this "retorquing of the whole suspension and everything" covers a whole lotta ground. I'm sure it could, possibly, take care of the problem if it was related to "the whole suspension and everything", but, then, if it actually was . . . I'd wanna know exactly what part was loose n' why (Damage repair? Hot-rod parts bein' removed prior to resale?)
I'm quite possibly readin' this as a "worst-case-scenario". At this range, that's the best I can offer.
Maybe some of our other, infinitely more capable diagnosticians, will venture along (feel free to jump in any time guys) and be able to come up with less ominous results.
Get thee n' thy Stewie to that reputable mech Mike. This is too important to leave to an eval by some yay-hoo typin' away on his computer God-knows-where.
Good luck n' be well.

wallc777 · 06-20-2006, 06:47 PM

appreciate your advice Java Junky. they are gonna call me tommorow to go pick-up the car. i also mentioned to them that while driving normally(clutch out), i hear this very very fast type of ratteling noise from the pedal area. once i push the clutch in, that noise stops while driving it. soon as i let the clutch out i hear it again while driving. ya think this probably couldve been related to the suspension or radiator/heat/coolant area? - Mike

Java Junky · 06-20-2006, 07:40 PM

I'm rapidly approachin' melt down Mike. You've godda consult a local mech. NOT a mech that has anything to do with the place where you're buyin' it.
Write down a list of concerns you have with the car and make sure you spell them out for the guy who's gonna be doin' the look-see. When it's all over make sure that you are satisfied that all your questions have been adequately addressed and answered.
It's gonna ouch the pocketbook, but I see no way around it. If nothin' else it'll give you some peace-of-mind n' that will be worth the outlay.
(N' hey . . I know you're hyped n' want this to work out on the positive side, but, there's lot's'a other Stewies out there if this jus' doesn't work out.
No matter how much time you've spent daydreamin' about yourself ridin' aroun' with the wind in your hair, wimmen flockin' to catch your attention . . . . boltin' yourself up to a lemon will poke a reality-hole in that particular daydream-bubble in the worst of ways)
Good luck n' keep us posted.

06-17-2006, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
wallc777 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 48	popping/clicking noise while reversing... any ideas? hey guys, i have a 02, s2000 with 40k on it. this only happens in reverse while im pulling out of my garage, I have to tilt the wheel almost all the way, and right before I stop I hear a click/pop noise from the front right area. does anyone have any ideas? some told me to get the lugs re torqued or whatever, any ideas? - mike

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06-18-2006, 06:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	I'm not sayin' that that is r' isn't what it is Wall, but if it was loose lugs I would think that you'd hear it even more frequently when you start r' stop goin' forward. When you say "tilt the wheel" are you talkin' about turnin' the steering wheel full lock? What about your brake pads? Could they be so worn as to be allowing the pistons to extend too far which might lead to them cockin' n' lockin' (clickin' n' poppin'?) to be kicked loose when you reversed direction? Good luck n' keep us posted.

06-18-2006, 01:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
RickyD Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	Definately check the wheel lugs first. Also there are several other things to check. make sure none of your plastic underrcar parts ie. spoiler, wheel well liners etc. have come loose. They really are rather flimsy and if you hit a parking stop some of the rivets may have popped. Check that nothing is hitting ot rubbing on the steering linkage. Check for loose tie rod ends and loose ball joints, I had a tie rod pop loose in an old Pinto I had one time when I hit a curb in a snow storm. Also check the brakes as suggested earlier. A hour or two spent in the garage should find the culprit...... (but not today, it's Fathers Day) Hope some of this helped. Rick

06-18-2006, 10:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
wowowox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 309	It could also be a not properly installed brake or brake pad.

06-19-2006, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
wallc777 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 48	just my luck. took it to the dealer today in the morning for the popping/clucking noise. on the way to the dealer, I turned the heater on, and for some reason there was no hot air coming. the engine started to slowly overheat. went to 5 bars at the temp guage. i could smell the anti-freeze. they said they are gonna take a look at it and call me in the afternoon. at 4:30pm, i called them and they arent sure what the popping noise is from. however they said there might be a very slowly leaking radiator hose, is this possible guys? anyways, they said that they are going to have to leave it for another day and spend more time on the popping noise to find out whats going on. shit man... the sad part is i got this car from the dealer last week. but its got a 30 day or 1000 mile warranty on it. whew. let me know what u guys think. - Mike

06-20-2006, 08:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	Wall; We're not talkin' about the "tickin" (poppin',clickin', cluckin', tickin' . . this is beginnin' to sound like a bowl of Kellogg's Rice Krispies) that comes from the block r' the exhaust manifold right? As for hoses leakin' slowly, that's the way the majority of them fail. So, are we talkin' a Honda dealer, another brand dealer, or a used car dealer? ('Difference usually bein' knowin' the car, willin' to learn about the car n' "Oh, yeah. I seen one'a them once") If they can't satisfy you, if nothin' else there's the cushion of the 30 days or 1000 miles. But I hope you don't hafta resort to that. Good luck.

06-20-2006, 01:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
wallc777 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 48	the dealer called me today and said that they "re-torqued the whole suspension and everything" which probably fixed the problem. they cannot test it out yet till they get the radiator hose in tommorow to make sure it doesnt overheat. the funny thing is that it never really overheated, just 2 bars more than the average. and also would the overheating/radiator hose have anything to do with NO hot air coming while the heater is on!?!? Anyways, back to the re-torqueing suspension, could that cause the slightly pop noise while reversing!?!? and also the very light squeeking noise while driving normally!?!? - Mike

06-20-2006, 04:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	Diagnosin' a problem is tough enough when you're on-site Mike. Tryin' to do it at a distance via someone else's description certainly doesn't make it any easier. (The precedin' was a disclaimer of sorts) I would think that your optimum option here would be to bring the car to a reputable mechanic for an evaluation, but even the most reputable of mechanics godda eat, so it's gonna cost you a little. Thing of it is, whatever it costs, it's gonna be alot less than what you're gonna hafta spend if the car is a money-pit waitin' (30 days/1000 miles) to permanently become your money-pit. 'Somethin' to think about. That said, if the coolant level is low enough (we're talkin' ungood levels of low here) it can cause a "no heat" situation from the heater. Dependin' on HOW low, it could be a source of (here we go again) "tickin' n' poppin'" sounds from the overheatin' engine n' related parts. I've had alot more experience with iron blocks than I have aluminum ones, but the aluminum ones are alot less tolerant of bein' run without the proper level of coolant. That situation usually makes for problems down the road (read: after the 30 day/1000 miles). Movin' on from the possible overheatin' aspect: this "retorquing of the whole suspension and everything" covers a whole lotta ground. I'm sure it could, possibly, take care of the problem if it was related to "the whole suspension and everything", but, then, if it actually was . . . I'd wanna know exactly what part was loose n' why (Damage repair? Hot-rod parts bein' removed prior to resale?) I'm quite possibly readin' this as a "worst-case-scenario". At this range, that's the best I can offer. Maybe some of our other, infinitely more capable diagnosticians, will venture along (feel free to jump in any time guys) and be able to come up with less ominous results. Get thee n' thy Stewie to that reputable mech Mike. This is too important to leave to an eval by some yay-hoo typin' away on his computer God-knows-where. Good luck n' be well.

06-20-2006, 06:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
wallc777 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 48	appreciate your advice Java Junky. they are gonna call me tommorow to go pick-up the car. i also mentioned to them that while driving normally(clutch out), i hear this very very fast type of ratteling noise from the pedal area. once i push the clutch in, that noise stops while driving it. soon as i let the clutch out i hear it again while driving. ya think this probably couldve been related to the suspension or radiator/heat/coolant area? - Mike

06-20-2006, 07:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	I'm rapidly approachin' melt down Mike. You've godda consult a local mech. NOT a mech that has anything to do with the place where you're buyin' it. Write down a list of concerns you have with the car and make sure you spell them out for the guy who's gonna be doin' the look-see. When it's all over make sure that you are satisfied that all your questions have been adequately addressed and answered. It's gonna ouch the pocketbook, but I see no way around it. If nothin' else it'll give you some peace-of-mind n' that will be worth the outlay. (N' hey . . I know you're hyped n' want this to work out on the positive side, but, there's lot's'a other Stewies out there if this jus' doesn't work out. No matter how much time you've spent daydreamin' about yourself ridin' aroun' with the wind in your hair, wimmen flockin' to catch your attention . . . . boltin' yourself up to a lemon will poke a reality-hole in that particular daydream-bubble in the worst of ways) Good luck n' keep us posted.