New Civic Suspension Noise

Common complaint for right front of the 2006 Civic...Am I posting in the right place, as I have need of help or info?

My Regards, John

Explain your issue

I will be short.

The problem is knocking..or.."tak..tak", (as used by others at times), in the RIGHT FRONT. It would appear it is suspension, and it has been heard in my case, by a tech at my dealership. They state no fix at present, and cannot find a cause. I am a USA user, in Florida.

I have already done the obvious, (like removing wheel covers..etc.) And am seeking others with a problem, and a possible fix. More later...

My Regards, John

If the tech can duplicate the noise but can't trace where it's coming from I suggest going to a different dealership. Or request the veh be dispatched to the shop foreman (most experience). Good luck with that.

Thanks...,

I have that as a good idea, to try another dealership......But I also have stopped at a very good front-end and alignment shop...They drove it, and say it is likely the shock portion of that right strut assembly, and suggest getting the dealer to try it, by simple replacement......That will be the trick then, to get them to agree, and I will try this in the next week, I hope...

Regards, John

It's doubtful that Honda is going to just let them throw parts at it without a proper diagnosis. If the dealer that you have been going to is willing to do that then you really should find another shop. It would prove that they don't know what they're doing. I think it's ridiculous that they can hear the noise but can't find the source.

Update on "tak-tak" sound...

Been seen by two ft.end/alignment techs, and they each had a few ideas, inc first, the STRUT. In truth however, I already felt pretty strongly about the strut, and intend to pursue it over the next few months on my own, as I have experience and ability.

Have any experienced tech do it, and it is possible it could get costly, as an item-for-item replacement is the best bet, it would appear.

Other than this issue, I have no problems with the car, which is now up to 3600 miles.

Thanks for kind answers...John (ellll)

Pardon me, but why in the world are you prepared to pay to repair a car that is covered by a full warranty?????

I work at a Honda dealer (Service Advisor) and have encountered all sorts of strange noises to be traced down. We've got about 6 techs out of 17 that can fix any noise...provided we can hear it. Don't give up so easily.

What we've seen recently, mostly with the Ridgeline, is the struts twist in their retainer plates and make a "pop" noise. All we need to do is spin the retainer plate so it properly secures the strut and problem solved. Maybe that's your answer.

We also have a tool that's called the chassis ear. The tech wears headphones and attaches leads to suspected areas of the car. There's a dial on the machine that lets them zone in on the exact area of the noise.

Please don't pay for any repairs that you don't have to. Find a better dealership that won't quit on you.

Hello Friend, and thanks for the encouraging words. You are right. of course...I am just weary of it right now...I WILL ! try again on the front right sus. noise. Is it acceptable to copy your post, and use it on this service tech, or would you prefer I not do that?

I will start again tomorrow, to try to solve this...My Regards,!!!, John (ellll)

I would prefer you didn't, but if you feel it's necessary to get your car fixed then go ahead.

I suggest creating a scenario where both parties win. Arrange an appointment on a day that you can be without the car for the day-this makes it easier for the dealership to properly address your concern. When you are setting up the appointment make note that you have an ongoing issue and request the shop foreman to address your issue-this should ensure that your noise is properly identified and corrected.

Please post back with updates.

Thanks for the kind suggestions, and it is the best plan.

I am at present, since the third, entertaining out of towners..(?!?!), so it will be a few days to a week, and I am going to plan it well with them in advance this time. I will simply mention that I do have additional info, but not give a source...

Will post back when I get a result I can list...

My Regards, John:)

Best of luck to you.

My Friends,

I Wish to thank many kind answers..re: my 2006 Civic, with rt. front sus. noise on bumps....

They just completed another overnight exam, and again say there is nothing they can do, and they were unable to reproduce the sound...

I state, I am sane and older and mature, and I am NOT prone to extremism, and it IS real and not soft...Several independents have heard it, and told me it is the upper strut mount....

Please///..Anyone tell me the problems with me disassembling and checking the right front strut by myself? I do have much auto and motorcycle ex from the past...(1955 through maybe 1990...)

Any furthur info much appreciated!!!!

My Regards, John (ellll)

it might void the warranty on that specific part if you do it yourself, read the warranty in detail before doing anything to your car. you don't want to lose dealership help because you took the damn thing apart.

Friends,

Indeed, warranty problems noted....but it doesn't seem to be doing me much good at present, ('tho I can imagine if it came apart, I might wish for a lot of help....)

As I recall, certified repairs can be done by anyone if they can show their ability and pay for them as needed, and that would not be a problem, as I would do it under the cover of an associate with a shop, who is certified in several auto fields, and builds flat track rigs...Problem is getting enough time on his rack, when it is free......

But in the end, many do alterations anyway, and hang the guarantee..
thats a bit how I feel now...

Anyone else tell me more??

My Regards,, !!! John (ellll)

i would find a road where it makes the noise without fail everytime you drive down it...that way u can take the tech with you and show him the sound...after he has heard it and looked into it if they say they still cant fix it just mention the lemon law....you would be surprised at how motivated a dealership will get to fix something versus replacing the whole car

Honda has a bad batch of motor mounts. It's supposedly whats making the noise. I've have mines replaced and the noise just comes back after awhile. I'm taking it in again, hopefully they fix it this time.

You're not comparing your '97 Accord with the subject '06 civic, are you?

John,

I had an '06 civic come in today with a ratcheting-type noise. She said it acts up worse when the car has been driven for a while. We were able to make the noise happen with the vehicle stationary, or moving slowly, and turning the wheel side to side. Does this sound like the same thing? If so, we traced it to the top of the strut assembly and we've ordered an entire new assembly for her.

Early model 7th gen had this issue I think regarding the upper strut bearings.

Is the problem fixed for 07?

My 01 Civic had a similar problem from day 1. When I turn my steering wheel from once side to the other, I hear a little popping noise. I brought up the issue the the dealer and they said it might just be a "noise". And said if the symtom gets worsened, then they will cover it even if the car goes beyond the warranty period. 5 years and 65000 miles later, the noise is still there when the wheels are turned completely, but hasn't gotten worse. It maybe just that. A noise.

Suggest to your dealer that they should cover the repair if it gets worse, and even if it goes beyond the warranty period. Get it in writing. That's what my dealer did for me.

You're not comparing your '97 Accord with the subject '06 civic, are you?

Nah, i got a 06 civic ex sedan =)

Sorry guys, i haven't been around the boards for awhile, but here's an update.

I got the noise fixed, it was a bad motor mount. I had it replaced twice actually. the first time, they put in another bad motor mount, the sound went away, then came back a week later. The second time, they replaced it with (i guess) a new motor mount, and it's been nearly 1000 miles since, the sound is completely gone!

Take them over uneven roads, train tracks, just the worst roads you can find.

Check out this thread also, oh 8thcivic.com
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10426&highlight=front+clunking

Many people are frustrated with this issue, some have gotten it fixed, others have had no luck. I got mines fixed, your dealer needs to be able to actuall "try" and fix the problem. I've gone to many dealers and most of their service departments are pure shit. Anyways, good luck! pm me if anything