Operator78

Reaching out to folks to get input on a problem I'm having with my '09 Accord Coupe. The issue is when the vehicle engine is on and the car is in park and you turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and bring it back a creaking noise is emitted from the front left wheel well. The noise occurs when backing up and depress the brakes, and when applying the brakes moving forward in a straight line. It also, occurs when at a full stop and you press the accelerator to start the vehicle moving forward.

I have taken it to the dealership for repair 3 times already and the 1st and 3rd vist they could re-create the noise but on the 2nd visit they couldn't. The service department acknowledged the noise during test drives with their tech lead but the noise mysteriously disappears during diagnostics phase. I have posted a video on youtube capturing the noise. Any insight/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm stumped...

2009 Honda Accord Coupe V6
Miles: 6000
Purchase: New
Owned: Less than 8 months
Storage: Garage Kept Climate Control 65-68 Degrees

youtube link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehr_K4RqABk

Tarmac Junkie

Could be the tophat. Its a bit hard to tell because you kept moving the camera. Kind of hard to pin point the noise.

Operator78

don't know if these are any better. I was using my video camera on my phone trying to capture the noise/video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQr7fx5Q39o


Car is parked turning wheel all the way left and turning it back to the right. THe Hood is open because it seems the noise is even louder with the hood open.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLCvZ28l__I

going forward and reverse applying brake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwTbzZVBDuw

turning the wheel with hood down volume is kind of low.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iLfdNWudZs

MSchu

I find that very interesting... For sure you have movement in the suspension area. What has the dealer done for you?

If you are a DIY person, I would loosen and then retighten all the suspension components associated with the shock. The top hat the lower strut mount etc.

Does the sound occur when the wheel is turned when you are not pulling on the steering wheel.

1grex

...strut mount bolts, subframe bolts, control arm bushing bolts, could be the strut itself...
persistence with the dealer, however inconvenient, will work eventually as well

ch0baca

That creaking noise is very similar to my car, I replaced upper control arm but it has not gone away.....sighhhhh, impossible to diagnose bc there are so many joints, bushings, etc. anybody ideas? Lower control arm might need replacement, knuckle shouldn't

jp2600

Hey there - I have a 2010 Sedan with the same problem. If it hasn't been solved for you, have the dealer check TSB 12-082. This is a TSB to replace both lower ball joints with an updated part. It's not a recall and they will only cover it under warranty Otherwise it's out of pocket. The noise on mine has gotten really bad this summer.

Anyway, I imagine this is probably it. Good luck!