weird noise coming from front pasenger side

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 manchester Posts: 420 white mk1 saxo 1.1 x
    #1
    my car has started making a noise on the front pasenger side of the car, its like a clicking noise and get faster the faster a drive,
    it only happens when the clutch is in or when turning right? it doesn't make it when stationary.

    what could it be?
  2. Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 121 2001 Saxo VTR
    #2
    Is it a clicking sound as in an indicator clicking? I had something similar, and I found out is was happening when I moved indicator arm. Trying moving the arm up or down really gently to see if it makes the sound without in indicator light coming up on the clocks?

    If it does, I reckon the it might just be dodgy electrics where all fuses etc are next to glove box?
  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed
    #3
    Sounds like classic CV boot failure and bearing wear on your driveshaft bud. Feel the inside of your wheels and look around under the engine, if theres grease everywhere then your CV boots gone. If you follow the driveshafts down from the gearbox, they should have a rubber cover at each end. If one is hanging off then thats your problem, the covers hold grease in to lubricate the joint, when they blow the bearings wear making the noise you describe.

    Have a look and get back to us. If it is a driveshaft, your looking at around £80-100 at a garage to get it fixed.