Loud creaking when turn sharp

iflewjetz · Post by **iflewjetz** » 20 Nov 2009, 11:50

I have a C70 2002.
The car creaks loudly when you turn tight into a parking lot or making a u turn. Sounds like a haunted house door. I thought maybe the tire was rubbing against the wheelwell, but I dont see any wear on the tires. This has been happening for a while. thank you for any information.

Post by **RobTheModd** » 20 Nov 2009, 12:03

Edit: Btw, Welcome to MVS:

Creaks? as in????? Is it like a banging creak or or ticking kinda noise.

id say take a look under your hood, and then under the car to see if anything is noticably wrong.. did you hit any pot holes lately?

Stuts? or cv join/axle would make banging noises. well cv joint would make ticking noises on sharp turns. at least loud enough for you to hear inside car

iflewjetz · Post by **iflewjetz** » 20 Nov 2009, 12:08

I guess like creaking??? Sounds like an old bed I had when you jumped on it

Post by **RobTheModd** » 20 Nov 2009, 12:24

OOOOOOOOOO!!!.
Im thinking those giant springs. lol. So struts, shocks, that area. This is what you do, *as shown by my mechanic* lol.
Open your hood. Now get on the side of the car *your going to want to try on both sides*

Remember how you ust to jump on your bed? dont do it that hard haha.
Place both hands firmly on the side piece and push down a few times to listen for the noise.

If that happens I believe it has something to do with your struts if im not mistaken? I could be. but let me know if that works for you.

If it makes the noise when you push down a few times *like bounce the car* on both sides. than it could be your struts. I have bad ones and they make that noise when i push down like that.
Btw, depending on how bad they are.. look to see if they raise up when you push down.

iflewjetz · Post by **iflewjetz** » 20 Nov 2009, 13:38

Thanks, I will go check that in a little while.

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 20 Nov 2009, 14:16

I had the creaking on my 850 as well. I think the bounce test is to test the spring seats not the struts but I too could be mistaken. My creaking was caused by low Power Steering Pressure/Fluid. I did a PS flush and all is good now.

iflewjetz · Post by **iflewjetz** » 20 Nov 2009, 15:11

Polska...was this something you did yourself? I also have a high pitched humming noise that lasts maybe 5 seconds. Sometimes it comes on when started, when turned off and now just does it randomly. Somebody mentioned power steering leak at the transmission shop, but wasnt sure. Thanks

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 20 Nov 2009, 23:47

Yes this was something I did myself. There are two ways to do it, the lazy way and the good way. I did it the lazy way but I am going to do it the god way this Christmas while I am changing the rotors and pads all around. The lazy way is to use either a turkey baster or the top of a soap dispenser to remove the majority of the fluid from power steering reservoir. Once you have done that, refill w/ your choice of PS fluid, run the car for a little, and do the same thing again. Do this a few times until you are satisfied. The best way...damn I can't find the link...I don't remember how it's done but it's relatively simple, I'll keep looking and post the link back here.

iflewjetz · Post by **iflewjetz** » 21 Nov 2009, 13:20

My wife said it is more of a popping noise instead of creaking

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 21 Nov 2009, 14:58

Popping sounds more like a suspension problem. Try the bounce test like RobTheModd suggested. While you do that, check the CV joints to make sure they are good too.