98 SE popping-like sound when driving in parking lot/subdivisions

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05-11-2008, 07:14 AM

Wills98MaxSE

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98 SE popping-like sound when driving in parking lot/subdivisions

Noticed lately when I drive my Max in a parking lot or a subdivision, there is this popping-like sound. Not sure where its coming from or what is making the sound, but I have posted a video on youtube to show an example of the popping sound at 20 seconds when pulling into my street.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydZIYGsqyf8

05-11-2008, 07:24 AM

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damn, that was loud too.sound like axles to me.

05-11-2008, 03:13 PM

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cleaning your trunk out FTW!

05-11-2008, 03:22 PM

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Strut bearing.

05-11-2008, 03:32 PM

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Possibly CV joint gone bad?

05-11-2008, 03:52 PM

Wills98MaxSE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QNO_A32

cleaning your trunk out FTW!

nothing in the trunk

05-11-2008, 04:08 PM

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Take a quick corner and jam on the gas. Is there a bunch of clicking? Try the other direction.

If not, sounds like it is probably the strut bearing (or tie rod).