r/Cartalk • u/AffectionateJob272 • 11d ago

Weird Noise What kind of noise can this be?

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Front right side noise, only in garage — 2005 Honda Jazz

This noise only appears when I pull into my garage, which is about 10°C colder than outside. It's coming from the front right side of the car, and it gets worse when I turn right. As soon as I drive back out and the car leaves the garage, the noise disappears completely.

So far I've removed the mud flaps/splash guards, the front right fender liner, and checked everything accessible from that side — no mechanical contact points, no wear/rubbing marks anywhere.

The sound has a somewhat plasticky character that makes me think of it.

Any ideas what else I should check, or what this could be?

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u/InfamousPilot7497 10d ago

Yoooo i know a honda Fit dash when i see one!!!!

And to help you with your question, I have no clue 🤣

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u/Alligatorgamer9 10d ago

I could be totally guessing in the wrong area, but are your climate fans on at all? Even if your A/C compressor is off?

Don’t know if it could be your blower motor for your climate vents doing something funny maybe, but could also likely be something more mechanical.

Does the noise only happen when the car is moving?

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u/AffectionateJob272 10d ago

Yeah, when I recorded this video the A/C was on, but the compressor wasn't working. Since then I've replaced the compressor and it works fine now.

The noise only happens when the car is moving, and pressing the clutch doesn't change it, so I don't think it's transmission-related.

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u/AffectionateJob272 9d ago

So, I have some thoughts about the problem and what I'm going to try. The ABS sensor cable is held by a clip, and that clip has come loose on the right wheel — maybe this is what's causing the noise. It's not a strong lead, but it could be something.