Noise from passenger side on right turn !

[malam]

I hear a groan or slight hum from the passenger side whenever I make a right turn
with my Mazda 3, 2006 with 16,000km. I do hear the hum if I was going maybe 40k or so and turn right. The noise goes off with the steering straightened. I am not sure how long this has been going on, but with the good weather and my windows open most of the time - I can pick up the noise.
Any ideas guys ?

Thanks.:sarc

[bluntman]

My dad\'s 3 had this problem too. He took it to the dealership to have it fixed. IIRC it was the strut bearings.

[vortex-5]

I\'ve been having a similar noise that just developed after the last oil change (8000KM) but only at slow (parking lot) speeds. If I turn the wheel full left I get a metalic groan lower pitched than the squeal from the brakes but of similar sound.

I was hoping for it to go away since I\'m only at 8050Km but I\'ll take it in if anyone can confirm this is a serious issue (well serious for us car enthusists)

[FLIPDADY]

Bring it in malam.;)

[malam]

Thanks guys - I\'ve made an appointment to have Mazda of Toronto to look at it on Monday. Will keep you posted. :D

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by malam


Thanks guys - I\'ve made an appointment to have Mazda of Toronto to look at it on Monday. Will keep you posted. :D
See yeah Monday eman!

[malam]

Here is an update:

Took the car in this morning - as it often happens, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. He invited me to go on a test drive with him, and we drove around for a couple of kilometers and I tried to duplicate the noise but could not either. I will keep an eye on things for now. The mechanic confirmed that they raised the car up to check and could not find any problem area.

I have only heard the noise three times over the last couple of months - it donsn\'t happen all the time with me either.

[BLKOUT]

Originally posted by malam


Here is an update:

Took the car in this morning - as it often happens, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. He invited me to go on a test drive with him, and we drove around for a couple of kilometers and I tried to duplicate the noise but could not either. I will keep an eye on things for now. The mechanic confirmed that they raised the car up to check and could not find any problem area.

I have only heard the noise three times over the last couple of months - it donsn\'t happen all the time with me either.



Malam, is it a slight humming noise? I hear the same thing once in a while, but thought it was the road.

[malam]

Yes, it is a slight humming noise - and only briefly as you make the turn.

[BLKOUT]

Originally posted by malam


Yes, it is a slight humming noise - and only briefly as you make the turn.

I have the same problem once in a while. Have you had any luck with the dealership?

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by 2005BLKMAZDA3


I have the same problem once in a while. Have you had any luck with the dealership?

Here is an update:

Took the car in this morning - as it often happens, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. He invited me to go on a test drive with him, and we drove around for a couple of kilometers and I tried to duplicate the noise but could not either. I will keep an eye on things for now. The mechanic confirmed that they raised the car up to check and could not find any problem area.

I have only heard the noise three times over the last couple of months - it donsn\'t happen all the time with me either.