Suspension Knocking from front end

smurf79 · 3rd May 2008, 09:17

I'm getting a knocking/grinding noise from the N/S front whenever i'm turning the wheel at low speed/manourvering. Thought i was hearing things but the wife heard it the other day and i can confirm its not the tyres scrubbing either. Obviously it'd be a warranty job but just wondering whether its the front sub-frame?

Topcat · 3rd May 2008, 18:17

This thread might be on interest;

What could this be?

pcr · 3rd May 2008, 18:50

TC, the stearing rack didn't fix it for you, did you ever get it resolved ?. Mine is exactly as Smurf describes, the noise is a groaning, sometimes popping sound.

Topcat · 3rd May 2008, 19:19

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Originally Posted by pcr

TC, the stearing rack didn't fix it for you, did you ever get it resolved ?. Mine is exactly as Smurf describes, the noise is a groaning, sometimes popping sound.

No it was never resolved, I sold it to a dealer with the noise still there, they didnt ask if the car had any problems an they didnt test drive it.

Topcat · 3rd May 2008, 20:10

Oh yeah forgot to say the dealer sold the car the very next morning so it just goes to show how well they check their cars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Robbieee · 3rd May 2008, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

Oh yeah forgot to say the dealer sold the car the very next morning so it just goes to show how well they check their cars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully someone from this forum didnt buy it lol

Courtman · 9th May 2008, 17:03

I had a knocking from the NSF, especially when going over speed bumps or turning left. The garage have finally replaced the shock absorber (on that side only - a source of irritation), and it has stopped - for now. The OSF is also knocking over speed bumps, but not as obviously as the NSF.

The handling on my 1.8 ES is completely crap though. I find it understeering on corners, me having to steer harder through the corners and on roundabouts. The courtesy car I drove was much better, even though it only had 16" alloys (mine are 17"). I believe the road-holding should be better with 17" and am arguing accordingly with Honda. The ride and road hold has been getting worse ever since the dealer started playing with it.

Lynn-lu's · 10th May 2008, 07:49

I'm getting the same knocking and grinding noises in my civic. it's been in and out of the garage loads. They can't find anying wrong, i was begining to think i was paranoid. Ive got to the point where i think its best just to get rid, it's like driving a bucket of bolts. Needless to say it sounds nothing like the Honda advert on the tv!!

ANDICIV · 10th May 2008, 16:56

you may find this helpful, after leaving car standing for 7 days, it would not start, A.A came along and boost started it, next day returned to dealers with a smaal list of faults, front and rear suspension knock.starting problem and handbrake recall. picked up car today only to be told rear springs had been fitted incorrectly (upside down) from manufacture, paint on springs should be at bottom apparently, but more to the point a new front subframe has been ordered as the knocking will not get any better only worse. (637 pounds parts only). may be it's worth having a word with your local dealer.ecu reprogrammed due to oil level sensor draining battery. not bad hey 56 plate ctdi with 10k on clock.

3rd May 2008, 09:17	#1 (permalink)
smurf79 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Bolton, England Posts: 265 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Knocking from front end I'm getting a knocking/grinding noise from the N/S front whenever i'm turning the wheel at low speed/manourvering. Thought i was hearing things but the wife heard it the other day and i can confirm its not the tyres scrubbing either. Obviously it'd be a warranty job but just wondering whether its the front sub-frame?

10th May 2008, 16:56	#9 (permalink)
ANDICIV Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 19th May 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	front suspension knock you may find this helpful, after leaving car standing for 7 days, it would not start, A.A came along and boost started it, next day returned to dealers with a smaal list of faults, front and rear suspension knock.starting problem and handbrake recall. picked up car today only to be told rear springs had been fitted incorrectly (upside down) from manufacture, paint on springs should be at bottom apparently, but more to the point a new front subframe has been ordered as the knocking will not get any better only worse. (637 pounds parts only). may be it's worth having a word with your local dealer.ecu reprogrammed due to oil level sensor draining battery. not bad hey 56 plate ctdi with 10k on clock.

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pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 832 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	TC, the stearing rack didn't fix it for you, did you ever get it resolved ?. Mine is exactly as Smurf describes, the noise is a groaning, sometimes popping sound.

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Oh yeah forgot to say the dealer sold the car the very next morning so it just goes to show how well they check their cars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Courtman Valve Cap Join Date: 11th June 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a knocking from the NSF, especially when going over speed bumps or turning left. The garage have finally replaced the shock absorber (on that side only - a source of irritation), and it has stopped - for now. The OSF is also knocking over speed bumps, but not as obviously as the NSF. The handling on my 1.8 ES is completely crap though. I find it understeering on corners, me having to steer harder through the corners and on roundabouts. The courtesy car I drove was much better, even though it only had 16" alloys (mine are 17"). I believe the road-holding should be better with 17" and am arguing accordingly with Honda. The ride and road hold has been getting worse ever since the dealer started playing with it.

10th May 2008, 07:49	#8 (permalink)
Lynn-lu's Valve Cap Join Date: 21st June 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm getting the same knocking and grinding noises in my civic. it's been in and out of the garage loads. They can't find anying wrong, i was begining to think i was paranoid. Ive got to the point where i think its best just to get rid, it's like driving a bucket of bolts. Needless to say it sounds nothing like the Honda advert on the tv!!