It seems when it's cold out, my car creaks real bad when I make right turns, anyone ever hear of this? Once the car is warmed up it's not bad, and if it's warm out it doesn't do it at all. I'm looking to sell it soon so I don't want to put a bunch of money into it if it's not a major issue. Thanks.
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It seems when it's cold out, my car creaks real bad when I make right turns, anyone ever hear of this? Once the car is warmed up it's not bad, and if it's warm out it doesn't do it at all. I'm looking to sell it soon so I don't want to put a bunch of money into it if it's not a major issue. Thanks.
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Ball joint or tie rod end.
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Well, the ball joints on 2Gs are covered under a factory recall. So you can call the dealer with your VIN and see if the recall is still out on your car.
A separated balljoint is not fun... results in loss of control of the vehicle, and the tire usually gets jammed up into the fender, damaging it.
I have no idea what condition yours are in just by the fact that they're making noise, but it's worth looking into the recall.
If the recall needs to be done, you might as well have them look at the tie rod ends too, since it's not much more work to replace those while they're doing the recall. The car has to be aligned after doing either one anyway.
A separated balljoint is not fun... results in loss of control of the vehicle, and the tire usually gets jammed up into the fender, damaging it.
I have no idea what condition yours are in just by the fact that they're making noise, but it's worth looking into the recall.
If the recall needs to be done, you might as well have them look at the tie rod ends too, since it's not much more work to replace those while they're doing the recall. The car has to be aligned after doing either one anyway.
Actually, I think I remember them taking a look at it because it was under recall and saying that it was fine and not to worry about it. They didn't fix it, but they looked at it, does that mean they won't cover it under a recall?James92TSi said:
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According to the NHTSA
Make : MITSUBISHI Model : ECLIPSE SPYDER Year : 1997
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V421001 Recall Date : DEC 15, 2000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 567432
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 2, 2001, AND THE FINAL PHASE WILL BE COMPLETED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-MITSU-2001 (1-888-648-7820). ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
sorry for yelling, but I did a direct copy/paste from www.nhtsa.com
Make : MITSUBISHI Model : ECLIPSE SPYDER Year : 1997
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V421001 Recall Date : DEC 15, 2000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 567432
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 2, 2001, AND THE FINAL PHASE WILL BE COMPLETED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-MITSU-2001 (1-888-648-7820). ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
sorry for yelling, but I did a direct copy/paste from www.nhtsa.com
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