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Bad CV joint, loose rim, Loose caliper

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Q: What causes a knocking sound in the front of a car?
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What causes a knocking sound in the front of the car when turning to the left?

Check the drive axle for a broken and leaking boot or bad CV joint.


What causes a knocking sound when you just start the car?

You forgot to let your wife in


What causes a knocking when your car drops in a whole while driving?

It's really hard to understand what you're asking here."What causes a knocking sound when your car drops into a hole while driving?"If that's your question, I imagine that it would be the sound of your car dropping into a hole.


What causes a knocking sound when shifting gears in a manual car?

Gearbox oil needs changing.


What causes a loud knocking noise in front driver side of a 2001 Mazda?

It's the spirit of the car knocking on the side saying "HELLO??? TAKE ME TO A MECHANIC!"


What causes a knocking sound when backing a car?

If it only happens when backing up, you may have the parking brake engaged.


What causes a knocking sound after car is shut off?

The combination of fuel still being pumped into the engine and air


What causes a knocking sound when you turn your car?

Probably you have a bad tie rod (maybe both). You can find it on eBay (around $50.00 L&R). Knocking when turning on front wheel drive is most likely the knuckle on the axle. Look at the rubber boot on the end and I will bet it is split.


What causes a knocking sound in the transmission when the car is stopped?

are you sure the noise is coming from the transmission. most cars will make a knocking sound due to the lifters being a little stuck. to see if it is a lifter noise, at the net oil change use a qt of lucas oils. there will be one that says something about lifter noises on the front, found at any parts store


What causes a clunking sound on front tire when you turn left on 1990 olds ciera?

the thing that causes a clunk when you turn means that the break pad isn't turning all the way with the car tire and it is slightly knocking on the inner tire or something along those lines


When you turn your heat on in your car it makes a knocking sound?

You need to get your car checked.


What causes a knocking noise from the front of the car when accelerating but stops when braking?

The engines timing could be advanced to much. If it's a front wheel drive a CV joint could be going bad. Knowing a more precise area of where the sound is coming from might help to identify the problem.