Ok so i just got an 05 wrx and i LOVE IT!

The car runs great and everything is great. One thing i have noticed recently is this. When i turn the car right, i hear a popping noise. Sometimes when i shut the car off, at the point where the engine shifts a little bit after you turn it off, i hear a rattle noise similar to the pop i hear when i turn right. Sometimes when driving slow over a lot of bumps and or dips in the street, i can hear the popping as well. The steering is tight, there are no suspension handling changes, and everything is fine at high speeds. I have been told it could be the spring not seating right, but i jacked up the passenger side of the car ( the side where the noise is) and everything seemed fine. Any help or ideas would be great! thanks guys!!!

 

maybe a loose axle nut? maybe a blown strut?

it could be anything.

Maybe your wheel is loose?

 

not the wheel....maybe a blown strut!

 

Could be an engine mount.

 

cv axle, strut , or sway bar end link is the popping once or twice or does it pop the whole time you re turning right

 

+2, esp since it does it in turns.

 

i had that sort of noise in my car, but it was only in left turns. and it was right before the rack broke and i lost all steering. dont know if that helps but it might be worth a check

 

well, just turn left from now on....problem solved sorry, i just had to say it....
but seriously, DSM's are known to get this problem, they call it a much more known name,and its not from the suspension, but from the engine area.... but when turning , if you push in the clutch and listen ...that is only ONE test to perform for.....*every DSM owners worst fear*......




but im not saying this is your issue.....but ya never know....DSM arent the only vehicle ever to do it...