In my '91 LS, when I turn the steering wheel to turn left, I hear two popping noises that sound very much like the popping noise that's made when I pull the lever to release the gas lid. So the sounds not from the interior of the car.

I hear this noise mainly when I'm making a quick left turn...when I'm turning the wheel I'll hear a faint "pop pop".

It's been like this for a while. Any clue what it could be?

 

Y'know, I hear something like this on my 92 SC when I'm turning in to my parking space at home. Almost like I drove over a flattened soda can or clipped an object on the right side. I'm curious about this, too.

Ral

 

check yor dubframe nuts they are 17 mm and they can losen up over time also check your rack bolts hope this helps

 

Gosh darm it! You keep saying what I want to say before I say it! Gee, I wonder why we think alike.




DD

 

i dont know maybe cause we do the same thing by the way r u coming up here for the ride and drive or are you having a different one down there

 

I'll be at the one in Los Angeles, but if you read the fine print, there will be NO cars this year. Just one day of class. Sucks!

 

i knowand they are going from area to area it sounds like maybe no more cali trips

 

we also havent gotten our date yet

 

Thanks. I'll have those two things checked out.


PS Just happened to be listening to this Candid Phone on Auto repair. It's pretty funny
http://www.rick.com/audio/cp_martin-chris.ra

 

Kreativ, that was funny!


Sooner, your dates are Nov 11 or 12th. Check your PM

 

Devildog - So as a Lexus tech, which do you recommend? The halogen fluid or the regular fluid? It's time to top off my headlights!

 

The Halogen fluid is the best! It also works great for lubing the muffler bearings and helps quit the loose nut behind the steering wheel!


LOL

 

I just had the popping noise on my car diagnosed: loose link rod that was too worn out to be tightened.

Hope that helps.

Ral

 

RalAegidius,
Thanks for the diagnosis. I'll be heading to the dealer when it's time for next oil change. How much did it cost to replace the loose link rod?

 

*checks receipt from auto mechanic*

The link assembly part cost $64.00. I can't guess at the labor since it was folded into about 2 days of other work they did on my car.

Ral