Hello,

Need to bounce a few ideas off the forum to figure out this sound.

2003 Honda S2000 - 100,430 miles. Just got new alignment and tires.

When going over bumps at mid-speeds (anywhere from slow to 40+), can't really hear it due to road noise at high speeds, there is a horrendous rattling/clanking noise coming from the front, drivers side wheel well. It sounds similar to the spring rattling around loosely. Very noticeable.

It was NOT making this sound prior to the alignment. The toe was off fairly bad. I cannot recreate the noise when the car is on jacks and the wheel is off. With the wheel in the air, there is no play in the tie-rod, or wheel bearing. All bushings in the end-links and a-arms look fine. No bolts that I can check are loose, and there is no signs of rubbing anywhere. Sway bar is tight. Brakes are fine.

I did notice however, that there is a little play in the steering column where the joint is. I can grab the linkage, and when I shake it, there is a slight knocking noise. I just find it hard to believe that that would create such a loud knocking noise when driving.

Any ideas!? I will appreciate any insight.

sean

 

have had similar problems take a look at the dust shields and exhaust

 

I checked the brake shields and they were all tight. The sound is coming from the far left. Exhaust is middle to right side. Thanks though. Def. from underneath though

 

bad shock?

 

ball joint or tie rods is my first guess/

 

Found it. Thanks for the suggestions.

It happened to be a loose bolt in the lower a-arm. Surprised me because it wasn't as loose as I thought something should be to be making the kind of loud noise it was. Anyway, might not be a bad idea to check the torque of the undercarriage bolts if you own a S

 

The alignment shop didn't torque them down right. Your alignment is probably off too.