Hey all -

A few months ago, my S developed a strange noise when turning left in a parking lot. It sounds like a small pop when the weight transfers during a left turn at a speed of maybe 5-10 mph like when turning into a parking space or maybe just making a left turn to cross a busy intersection. When I do this at speed (30-40 mph or so), the pop is not noticeable.

I made a visual check of the front suspension and everything seems intact. The rubber boots are in excellent shape up front. Several weeks ago I replaced the upper control arms and I thought that would do the trick. Although the car rides a bit better thanks to that, they weren't the cause of that irritating popping sound.

Has anyone had similar experiences?

I bought a set of ball joints just in case, but I would think that ball joint symptoms would be different in that stability would be lost at speed.


Thanks for your help.

 

have you checked the transmission fluid in the power steering well?....

 

Fluid levels are okay.

 

roll bar bushings.

 

Check your brakes. Could be loose pads/rotor.