Hearing popping when driving and when I slow down

2003 SATURN L200
216,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGCOUNTRY2515
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So when I'm taking off you hear like a clinging noise then it starts popping and you can feel it in the gas pedal every time it pops. it gets louder when I start to slow down but only makes noise when car is moving.
Sep 11, 2020 at 10:01 PM
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4DRTOM
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Hello,

Sounds like it could be a CV joint going bad. Does the sound change when taking a corner or increase in frequency with speed? Something could be stuck in your wheel also. Take a peak at the axle leading to the rear of the tire and look to see if the rubber boot is ripped and if you can grab it see if it moves.
Can you take a video of it?
Let me know.
Tom
Sep 12, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Sep 13, 2020 at 10:34 AM
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