2009 Nissan Altima nissan altima 2.5

2009 NISSAN ALTIMA
129,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZACHFROST
Car started making a popping noise this evening. Seems to be coming from front drivers side of car. Notice noise when accelerating sometimes. Mostly over bumps and sometimes turning. Sounds like metal to metal. Not a severe loud noise but just a concerning noise
Jun 26, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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Get a mechanic to inspect the drive shaft CV joints, they will be worn if you hear a clicking noise driving slowly on full lock, look at this first.
Jun 26, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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ZACHFROST
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Its not much of a clicking noise. More of a sparatic popping noise. I think its the cv joint. Bumps in the road are the primary culprit for the noises but also pops sometimes when turning or braking. Not so much accelerating.
Jun 26, 2015 at 6:08 PM
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Still sounds like a failing CV, get that checked if just to eliminate it from the equation.
Jun 26, 2015 at 6:15 PM
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Ok will check it out. Thank you
Jun 26, 2015 at 6:23 PM
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let me know what you find.
Jun 26, 2015 at 6:23 PM
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