2018 civic LX - Manual trans
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2018 civic LX - Manual trans
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OK got this 2018 civic 2.0L with 6-speed manual transmission and she is our daily driver and lately the wifey has been saying two things about the car : that the car is making at a certain speed like 50-80 KMS going down a flat straight road you could hear a thumping noise coming from the front, not so much a vibration in the steering wheel more of a thumping . Of course I know what your thinking, tires.......I just installed new tires ( their not the problem)
Second problem was a one time annoying loud clicking noise when changing drive direction. The best way I could replicate this noise was to drive the car , get into 2nd gear delay the shift and get the engine up to 3000RPM-ish, then return the throttle to idle then again snap the throttle back to 3000 rpm, it will click all the time you do this. It seems when torque is applied to the drive line ( AKA: front driveshafts) the CV joints are taking excessive play up and making the loud click noise
Had a look at it and of course being a lic' mechanic went through the normal things, the vehicle has 70K on it and still in warranty.
It would also make this loud one time clicking noise when either taking up drive between gears or reversing direction .
It has nothing to do with braking or front struts or doesn't seem to do it when doing a tight turning radius turn
Had a look at it before scheduling it to Langley Honda in BC ( Canada) for inspection. Found that the front right driveshaft support bearing was leaking grease out of it and was extremely loose in its support.
Well the day arrived and Honda had a look at it, said the front right driveshaft support bearing needed replacement and it was still under warranty.. :-)
Got the car back and the wifey took it to work like usual for the following week, and the same !!!!!
I scheduled another appointment with Langley Honda coming up this week, now I'M MAD....
I took a video of this and all the sloppy front driveshaft play associated with this vehicle... I CANT BELIEVE THIS !!!!
Anyones thoughts here or experiences >?
(video to big)
Waiting on your replies
https://www.facebook.com/592814722/videos/1405397039935515/
OK got this 2018 civic 2.0L with 6-speed manual transmission and she is our daily driver and lately the wifey has been saying two things about the car : that the car is making at a certain speed like 50-80 KMS going down a flat straight road you could hear a thumping noise coming from the front, not so much a vibration in the steering wheel more of a thumping . Of course I know what your thinking, tires.......I just installed new tires ( their not the problem)
Second problem was a one time annoying loud clicking noise when changing drive direction. The best way I could replicate this noise was to drive the car , get into 2nd gear delay the shift and get the engine up to 3000RPM-ish, then return the throttle to idle then again snap the throttle back to 3000 rpm, it will click all the time you do this. It seems when torque is applied to the drive line ( AKA: front driveshafts) the CV joints are taking excessive play up and making the loud click noise
Had a look at it and of course being a lic' mechanic went through the normal things, the vehicle has 70K on it and still in warranty.
It would also make this loud one time clicking noise when either taking up drive between gears or reversing direction .
It has nothing to do with braking or front struts or doesn't seem to do it when doing a tight turning radius turn
Had a look at it before scheduling it to Langley Honda in BC ( Canada) for inspection. Found that the front right driveshaft support bearing was leaking grease out of it and was extremely loose in its support.
Well the day arrived and Honda had a look at it, said the front right driveshaft support bearing needed replacement and it was still under warranty.. :-)
Got the car back and the wifey took it to work like usual for the following week, and the same !!!!!
I scheduled another appointment with Langley Honda coming up this week, now I'M MAD....
I took a video of this and all the sloppy front driveshaft play associated with this vehicle... I CANT BELIEVE THIS !!!!
Anyones thoughts here or experiences >?
(video to big)
Waiting on your replies
https://www.facebook.com/592814722/videos/1405397039935515/
Last edited by kawasaki1200; Jul 31, 2022 at 11:47 AM. Reason: trying to attach video
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OK, I'm thinking I have 2 issues here: That annoying metal clunking noise which happens usually only once when you either change direction of the vehicle or its even to the point when your shifting gears ( manual transmission) I've never had a Honda do this !!!!!.
Second: Its a weird noise I like to call it like a chopper blade, its not so much as a vibration or like a wheel out of balance, its more of a thumping vibration/noise coming from the front of the engine compartment. With these front driveshafts being this loose and rotating wouldn't you think this would create a imbalance and be a problem ???
Driving on the freeway even at higher speeds, the noise seems to not go away, this is real annoying....
Second: Its a weird noise I like to call it like a chopper blade, its not so much as a vibration or like a wheel out of balance, its more of a thumping vibration/noise coming from the front of the engine compartment. With these front driveshafts being this loose and rotating wouldn't you think this would create a imbalance and be a problem ???
Driving on the freeway even at higher speeds, the noise seems to not go away, this is real annoying....
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