# Front end clicking noise on 2003 Honda Civic Si

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clicking-noise-on-2003-honda-civic-si/85026>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** civic, honda\
**Created:** [May 15, 2014, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clicking-noise-on-2003-honda-civic-si/85026 "2014-05-15T01:15:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![eddiethewheel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@eddiethewheel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddiethewheel)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2014, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clicking-noise-on-2003-honda-civic-si/85026/1 "2014-05-15T01:15:00Z")

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I have a 2003 Honda Civic Si with a clicking noise that appears to be emanating from the front passenger side. It appears to be “rotational” in nature. This noise is very similar to that one might hear when a CV joint is going out but it’s heard when going forward. My mechanic (whom I trust) has been unable to fix this problem. Over the course of approximately 4 months they’ve: 1. Repacked the wheel bearings on both front wheels. 2. Replaced the strut mount 3. Replaced the carrier bearing with a used one. 4. Verified that all brakes are tight and working properly, and 5. Replaced the axle 4 times with both new and rebuilt versions.

Some things I’ve noticed: 1. The noise might not appear until the car is warmed up a bit, that is, driven 10 to 20 miles 2. It goes away when I apply the brakes but comes back immediately. 3. It occurs even when the engine is turned off and I’m coasting down a slight slope.

My mechanic is unsure how to proceed and the noise is driving me crazy. Moreover, I have no idea whether this symptomatic of a more serious mechanical problem.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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**Author:** ![insightful](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/insightful/32/2732_2.png) [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2014, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clicking-noise-on-2003-honda-civic-si/85026/2 "2014-05-15T01:21:10Z")

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“It goes away when I apply the brakes but comes back immediately.”

Make sure all the brake pad hardware is installed correctly. Pad(s) may be loose enough click.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2014, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clicking-noise-on-2003-honda-civic-si/85026/3 "2014-05-15T01:30:48Z")

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I would suspect a failing CV joint, possibly the inner CV joint on the passenger side of the car.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2014, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-clicking-noise-on-2003-honda-civic-si/85026/4 "2014-05-15T02:38:53Z")

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“Repacked the wheel bearings”

You can’t repack the wheel bearings on your vehicle as these wheel bearings are sealed.

[http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1117201&cc=1415708](http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1117201&cc=1415708)

Have them replace the wheel bearing or bearing/hub assembly.

Tester