Click / Tick Sound from Front Suspension

[strider51]

I've noticed a click/tick sound coming from my front suspension/wheel area when turning at low speeds. I have to have the windows down to hear it. It is a single click sound but can happen for the left or the right side (front). Happens when turning at low speeds and/or going slowly over a speed bump. The best way I can describe it is the sound made when you cut your fingernails with fingernail clippers. Anyone know what that could be or experienced the same sound? My buddy has a 2011 3.8 and his does the same thing. He said the dealer said not to worry about it. I am unable to reproduce the sound by rocking the car so I'm going to check it out when I replace the rotors soon. It doesn't sound too disturbing but I'd prefer to fix it. 2012 R-Spec

 

[Mark_888]

My guess is that there is a gremlin under your hood cutting his nails with fingernail clippers.

Check to see if there is a gremlin that looks something like this:
http://www.fairyist.com/fairy-tales/a-british-poem-on-gremlins/

 

[strider51]

I hadn't considered that. I'm no longer under warranty so I'll just remove the hood and only drive in the daytime.

 

[xiaphin]

I hear the same thing from time to time. Not sure what it is from but don't think it is a problem. Also don't know if I had this sound before installing my air ride but pretty sure it was there.

 

[Gunkk]

Suggestions:

1. Remove wheel(s), clean rotor/wheel contact surfaces with a wire brush. Apply anti-seize and re-torque wheel lugs to spec.

2. Check and retorque all steering linkages and control arms.

 

[TheMikeJones]

I've noticed a click/tick sound coming from my front suspension/wheel area when turning at low speeds. I have to have the windows down to hear it. It is a single click sound but can happen for the left or the right side (front). Happens when turning at low speeds and/or going slowly over a speed bump. The best way I can describe it is the sound made when you cut your fingernails with fingernail clippers. Anyone know what that could be or experienced the same sound? My buddy has a 2011 3.8 and his does the same thing. He said the dealer said not to worry about it. I am unable to reproduce the sound by rocking the car so I'm going to check it out when I replace the rotors soon. It doesn't sound too disturbing but I'd prefer to fix it. 2012 R-Spec

My 13' R-Spec makes the same noise. Generally I will hear this tick when I first start the car, roll the windows down, let the hot Cali air out, and then turn the wheel.

It does this once or twice during the turn and then I never hear it again.

I know the sound though for sure, definitely clipping nails.

_Michael