Clicking noise from left front wheel !

[tigger73]

Nope.. I wish it was. But now car is fine and running perfectly. I checked the CV joint , wheel bearings they are all good. I noticed some rust around wheel bearing lock nut area and now it is cleaned and greased.

Ok I think I have a theory about thud noise under hard acceleration ( e.g. launches) .When I launch the car it makes wheel squealing( spin) about less than a second time. Also I noticed haldex system engage during this period but it is not synchronised with front wheel engagement. I think when haldex controller detects the front spinning it sends the command to engage the rear drive. I also think there is a sort of power transfer profile in haldex controller which probably calibrated for stock power and torques. But when we boost the power and torque there could be a mismatch creating erratic power transfer to rear and this may also not quick enough to handle torque spikes under tuned conditions.

So probably the answer could be install a performance haldex controller like from HPA.

So what's the clicking noise then?

[Ramee]

So what's the clicking noise then?

I *think the two noises are due to independent causes even though I happened to hear them on the same day. Specially clicking noise happens when wheels get wet could probably due to a rusting issue or water going in to somewhere not suppose to go (CV boot may be)

Anyway I yet to hear this clicking noise again ( probably I will have to wait till next rainy day or car wash

Also read this link ticking sound when turning?