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Old 10-10-2005, 01:57 PM
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Default strange noise coming from front end when moving forward after reversing

this is hard to explain, but when I put the car into drive after backing-up out of a parking spot (and the wheel is turned fully in either direction), and start to move forward, there is a quick snap-like sound from the front end. Not loud, and nothing terribly alarming per-say, but it's as if something is popping into place. I tried replicating the noise in different conditions (sharp turns, stop-and-go with the wheel fully turned in one direction), but it only seems to happen when the car is cold, and after I have reversed. This has never happened before. Cause for concern? Anyone have any ideas? It's a quattro tip w/ 37K miles. TIA.

BTW, got Vibrant 1304 tips installed this weekend. Will follow-up w/ pics.
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it's your abs init - welcome to the club. You can find this all over the search
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got it too, sounds like some clicking or something, my car is manual so it sounds like my car might stall
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Default thanks- quick search reveals that this is common

makes me feel better (I think)
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no no - car won't stalll at all - just your abs kicking on. good wake up call.
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yup - everyone got it
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