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I got my 02ex with 26k last month, and it has always had this strange single-pop noise when I back out of parking spots. I turn the wheel all the way one way while backing up, and then shift to 1st and turn the wheel all the way the other direction, I get a thick POP with the thud translated through the pedals. It usually happens when not moving, so it's not the brakes.

I took it to the dealership (still under warranty) but I couldn’t replicate the problem, so they replaced the left-front strut assembly (they were guessing) (it did nothing). Also, the power steering pump was replaced two weeks ago. No change.

Anyone have any idea what this could be?

Thanks in advance. I love this board. I wish I had more to contribute.




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There is a 3/16” gap between the doors and the car-will putting door guards on the doors to reduce this gap reduce wind noise?

 
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^^^ mine does that to

 
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my old mazda use to do that.. something had a small crack in it.. but i dont remember what..

 
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i think mine does that too....its coming from front left of the car huh. its weird...i just think my eibach spring moving....but yea i wonder that too

 
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damn you replaced a crap load of parts for nothing. That was stupid. No offense.

As I look at it, too many people are worrying about little noises. I have popping noises that my car makes also only when turning. But everything is fine. I have several wind noises at high speeds, but I just turn up the radio.

Unless you can find the exact cause of the problem, dont replace anything. Apparently that is what honda did. They decided to just start replacing stuff which didnt work. That is what you call a shitty mechanic. A good technician can diagnose any problem or a majority of problems.

 
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Maybe, maybe not. What I worry about is one day (after the warranty runs out) there will be a pop, and the rack will break or one of the struts will lock up.

And it's gotten worse over the past couple of weeks. I'm calling a different Honda dealer tomorrow to get an appointment.

 
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the popping you here is the spring. unlike older models our struts turn when we turn the wheel so our springs are suppose to move also they are just sticking. mine does it too.