Clicking Noise ?

boostin04 · 10-16-2007, 11:37 PM

Ive got this nagging question ive always wanted to ask about my STI but never felt the need to until recently...noises usually dont bother me too much, but lately everytime i put the car in reverse and start backing up, theres an audible loud click noise that can even be heard when standing outside the car. Ive always wondered what the hell this could be...could it be brakes ? It happens before i even step on the brake pedal though...squeaks are understandable, but i dont know about this damn clicking...anyone know or understand what it might be ?

myoung321 · 10-17-2007, 12:25 AM

It's from the rear differential, it's normal.

Also, keep in mind the owners manual tells you to keep the DCCD in auto when in reverse..

boostin04 · 10-17-2007, 10:38 AM

Yeap...i had a feeling it was from the diff. The cars always in auto...at least always when im in reverse. Thanks man.

JoWj PoWj · 10-17-2007, 11:08 AM

100% normal, we all have this lovly sound.

jsmithjr732 · 10-28-2007, 05:29 PM

You guys sure? I have what appears to be the same sound and it's not the "click, click, click" you get when turning slowly. It's one "click" when you back up as if your exhaust hits the diff.

Dealer told me it was my Prodrive axleback, so I got KB hangers. No change. If it's normal, weird, but at least I know. And the dealer is clueless if this is it.

C89ZX7R · 10-29-2007, 05:30 AM

search axle nut

jsmithjr732 · 10-29-2007, 06:28 PM

Found a few articles, but I can't believe that I'd have a problem with the axle nut under 10K miles. Seems odd that it would be loose so soon too.

jsmithjr732 · 11-22-2007, 07:19 PM

I think I resolved the problem. I loosened and re-tightened my axleback to spec: 25 lb/ft. So far, I haven't heard the sound after several attempts in my driveway (where it always happens. I probably had the bolts at around 40-50 lb/ft, so over-tightening may have been the issue.

limpingsnail · 12-08-2007, 08:31 AM

IM going to have to try that axle thing...

I have the exact same "click"

its just a single click, seems to happen when downshifting sometimes, reversing, and when the weight of the car shifts... I can't seem to reproduce the click on command though and it doesnt seem rotational so I was kind of lost on this one

When I was a mechanic for volvo they had a similar TSB for a "click" that required retorque of the axle nuts, im gonna have to give that a try

10-16-2007, 11:37 PM	#1
boostin04 Senior STI Driver Car: 06 AW STI Fav Mod: BC Coilovers Location: So Cal Posts: 324 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Clicking Noise ? Ive got this nagging question ive always wanted to ask about my STI but never felt the need to until recently...noises usually dont bother me too much, but lately everytime i put the car in reverse and start backing up, theres an audible loud click noise that can even be heard when standing outside the car. Ive always wondered what the hell this could be...could it be brakes ? It happens before i even step on the brake pedal though...squeaks are understandable, but i dont know about this damn clicking...anyone know or understand what it might be ? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-17-2007, 12:25 AM	#2
myoung321 Junior STI Driver Posts: 67 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clicking Noise ? It's from the rear differential, it's normal. Also, keep in mind the owners manual tells you to keep the DCCD in auto when in reverse..

10-17-2007, 10:38 AM	#3
boostin04 Senior STI Driver Car: 06 AW STI Fav Mod: BC Coilovers Location: So Cal Posts: 324 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clicking Noise ? Yeap...i had a feeling it was from the diff. The cars always in auto...at least always when im in reverse. Thanks man.

10-17-2007, 11:08 AM	#4
JoWj PoWj Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 04' STi Fav Mod: The 'OMG is that a STi' look Location: Dubai Posts: 193 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Clicking Noise ? 100% normal, we all have this lovly sound.

10-28-2007, 05:29 PM	#5
jsmithjr732 STI Driver Car: 2007 SWP STI Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 235 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clicking Noise ? You guys sure? I have what appears to be the same sound and it's not the "click, click, click" you get when turning slowly. It's one "click" when you back up as if your exhaust hits the diff. Dealer told me it was my Prodrive axleback, so I got KB hangers. No change. If it's normal, weird, but at least I know. And the dealer is clueless if this is it.

10-29-2007, 05:30 AM	#6
C89ZX7R Banned Car: Best Year - 2004 STi Fav Mod: My Right Hand Location: USA Posts: 245 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clicking Noise ? search axle nut

10-29-2007, 06:28 PM	#7
jsmithjr732 STI Driver Car: 2007 SWP STI Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 235 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clicking Noise ? Found a few articles, but I can't believe that I'd have a problem with the axle nut under 10K miles. Seems odd that it would be loose so soon too.

11-22-2007, 07:19 PM	#8
jsmithjr732 STI Driver Car: 2007 SWP STI Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 235 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clicking Noise ? I think I resolved the problem. I loosened and re-tightened my axleback to spec: 25 lb/ft. So far, I haven't heard the sound after several attempts in my driveway (where it always happens. I probably had the bolts at around 40-50 lb/ft, so over-tightening may have been the issue.

12-08-2007, 08:31 AM	#9
limpingsnail Junior STI Driver Car: CGM 05 STI Fav Mod: Skinny Driver Mod Location: NJ Posts: 135 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clicking Noise ? IM going to have to try that axle thing... I have the exact same "click" its just a single click, seems to happen when downshifting sometimes, reversing, and when the weight of the car shifts... I can't seem to reproduce the click on command though and it doesnt seem rotational so I was kind of lost on this one When I was a mechanic for volvo they had a similar TSB for a "click" that required retorque of the axle nuts, im gonna have to give that a try This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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