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Clicking sound on passenger side?

Tiny
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Noises problem
1998 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 75575 miles

when I am driving and start braking say for a stop sign and the mph reaches 25 and under a clicking noise is heard around the steering wheel or dashboard area. What could this be?
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 11:42 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Took it to the mechanic and he does not know what it is but ruled out it being a problem that would stall me on the side of the road. He called 3 other mechanics including a friend at chevy. Still nothing
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 11:42 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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  • 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Noises problem
1994 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Automatic

When I shut my car off I hear this clicking for about a minute or so coming from under the hood?
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 11:43 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check the cooling fan, with car off and cold, spin the blades by hand, any noise?
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 11:43 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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No there is no noise coming from fan, also it doesn't make the clicking noise every time I shut car off, just sometimes. I took car to my mechanic and of course it woulnd't make the clicking noise while I was there, you know like going to the DR. And when you get there you feel better!
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 11:43 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sometimes the exhaust sytem and manifold will make tinny sounds as it cools off.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 11:43 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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Just recently, my car started to have very noticeable clicking when I turn left and right. I can even feel it as it happens be it through the steering wheel or simply the floor and pedals, and it almost dissapears when the car is warmed up. I have suspicions that the ball joints are failing.
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 AT 11:44 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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More than likely the CV boots are leaking lubricant and the joints are running dry. The clicking is more noticeable when turning.

Jack up car, put on stands and inspect the inner and outer CV boots for cracks and leaking lubricant. If you see any the CV axle will have to be replaced.

To check the ball joints, (car on jackstands), grasp the wheel and pull/push both horizontally and vertically, looking for any movement. If there is movement, it's the ball joints, bearings, tie rod ends.
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