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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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2001 S50O strange sound when turning
When I turn left, my front right (passenger side wheel) is making a strange noise. This just started a couple of days ago and I wondered if anyone has any idea what it might be. I haven't heard any sound as I am going straight, it only occurs when I am turning.
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It could be dozens of things. I would run by your dealers and see what they say.
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The noise only occurs when I am turning left and the noise is coming from the right wheel, when I turn right everything is okay and there is no noise. Based on this additional info., what do you think? Thanks for your input.
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The noise only occurs when I am turning left and the noise is coming from the right wheel, when I turn right everything is okay and there is no noise. Based on this additional info., what do you think? Thanks for your input.

Bearing, as mentioned. Possibe airmatic strut problem allowing wheel rubbing. Other problems too, as Jayhawk mentions. Have it looked at.
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Originally Posted by Keyrat
When I turn left, my front right (passenger side wheel) is making a strange noise. This just started a couple of days ago and I wondered if anyone has any idea what it might be. I haven't heard any sound as I am going straight, it only occurs when I am turning.
Can you duplicate the noise by also pushing the front end of the car up and down ? I can't recall all of the noises I had on my 2000 S430, but if I remember this one correctly, it was a failed ball joint.
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Thank you all for your replies and suggestions. As soon as I get it checked out and diagnosed, I'll post the result.
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This might sound primal but also check to make sure you lug nuts are tight. That can cause the wheel to act up when turning. That's just the first thing to check. The rest as mentioned above.
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I had the same problem with one of my old cars, it was the cv joint. but i don't know the mechanics on these vehicles.
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