Heard of clicking, sounds like more of a crunch.

gormansscooby · 12-05-2007, 09:49 PM

Hey guys hate to bring up an already covered topic but ive heard of these differentials clicking at low speeds turning and backing up. It seems to me like mines making a fairly harsh and loud crunching sound. Just wondering if the clicking issue talked about is pretty loud and im just overreacting. Thanks for any help.

**boondocksaint** · 12-06-2007, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gormansscooby

Hey guys hate to bring up an already covered topic but ive heard of these differentials clicking at low speeds turning and backing up. It seems to me like mines making a fairly harsh and loud crunching sound. Just wondering if the clicking issue talked about is pretty loud and im just overreacting. Thanks for any help.

It's really difficult to determine anything without hearing the sound. Also, diff questions should be in the drivetrain forum. I'll move the thread.

chaos311clarity · 12-06-2007, 05:01 AM

at low speeds if you have the differential in anything but auto or "all the way rear" it will make noise ... you are binding the drivetrain when its making those noises most likely

gormansscooby · 12-06-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

at low speeds if you have the differential in anything but auto or "all the way rear" it will make noise ... you are binding the drivetrain when its making those noises most likely

I keep it in auto all the time and it continues to bind. Is that normal? Like you stated ive heard of the binding when the dccd is out of auto but not when its continously in auto.

chaos311clarity · 12-06-2007, 09:16 AM

if its still in warranty take it to the dealer.

gormansscooby · 12-06-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

if its still in warranty take it to the dealer.

I wanted to make sure it was an abnormal thing or something they will fix before I take it to them to get another "thats normal for this car" response.

grambo · 12-06-2007, 10:35 AM

What position is your DCCD in? Liek the guys have said, if its in anything but "auto", you'll get all sorts of nasty sounds from the driveline.
Also, what gear-oil are you running in your tranny? I know its an 07' but did you change it for some reason? I had problems after my 30K maintenance.

mgsm666 · 12-06-2007, 10:51 AM

definitely not a normal sound for the car...crunching is bad

Bring it in. And remember, the diffs are under the powertrain warranty until 5yr/60k

Jesse

gormansscooby · 12-06-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mgsm666

definitely not a normal sound for the car...crunching is bad

Bring it in. And remember, the diffs are under the powertrain warranty until 5yr/60k

Yeah i guess im takin it in haha. Side subject I see you say youve got bbs in the time attack paint scheme? I was thinking of doin that do you have pictures?

STI Sibb · 12-09-2007, 01:06 PM

I have an 07 and even in Auto, it will bind up if I've just started up and tried to turn too sharp. I always have to turn it to manual and full rear when backing up or driving in parking lots. 1 notch from full rear will still yield some binding.

12-05-2007, 09:49 PM	#1
gormansscooby Senior STI Driver Car: 07 OBD WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 353 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Heard of clicking, sounds like more of a crunch. Hey guys hate to bring up an already covered topic but ive heard of these differentials clicking at low speeds turning and backing up. It seems to me like mines making a fairly harsh and loud crunching sound. Just wondering if the clicking issue talked about is pretty loud and im just overreacting. Thanks for any help. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,609 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Heard of clicking, sounds like more of a crunch. at low speeds if you have the differential in anything but auto or "all the way rear" it will make noise ... you are binding the drivetrain when its making those noises most likely

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chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,609 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Heard of clicking, sounds like more of a crunch. if its still in warranty take it to the dealer.

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grambo Spec C Club Car: 06' CGM STI Fav Mod: Rustoleum Flat Black Location: Tracy, NorCal Posts: 1,567 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Heard of clicking, sounds like more of a crunch. What position is your DCCD in? Liek the guys have said, if its in anything but "auto", you'll get all sorts of nasty sounds from the driveline. Also, what gear-oil are you running in your tranny? I know its an 07' but did you change it for some reason? I had problems after my 30K maintenance.

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mgsm666 Spec C Club Car: 05 Aspen Wingless Fav Mod: Driving School / Trunk swap (no attention ftw) Location: NYC/Boston 4 school Posts: 1,072 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Heard of clicking, sounds like more of a crunch. definitely not a normal sound for the car...crunching is bad Bring it in. And remember, the diffs are under the powertrain warranty until 5yr/60k Jesse

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STI Sibb Senior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STI Fav Mod: Soap Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 337 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Heard of clicking, sounds like more of a crunch. I have an 07 and even in Auto, it will bind up if I've just started up and tried to turn too sharp. I always have to turn it to manual and full rear when backing up or driving in parking lots. 1 notch from full rear will still yield some binding. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.