ok im about to leave on a trip, and im takin my car, and i have a copuple problems, the first problem is when i turn the wheel slowly to the left and go at a slow speed the left tire makes a popping sound, like something is popping out then pops back in...my 2nd problem is i changed my radiator a couple months ago, and the low coolant light sometimes is off, sometimes its on and turns off sometimes, and sometimes it blinks every 2-3 seconds really wierd i havent seen that b4, and the coolant level is fine in the reservoir and in the radiator, any one know what the problems could be?? or can anyone in SA maybe take a look for me and maybe even fix it?

thanks
patrick

 

As far as the coolant light, I had the same problem shortly after I bought my car...they just replaced the sensor and it's been fine ever since. Don't know what to tell ya on the popping noise though...CV joint maybe

 

98s did have a problem with the low coolant sensor. I'd replace it if yours is a 98.

As for the popping...dunno...sounds silly, but the lugs are all on tight, right?

peace...

 

how many coolant sensors r there?? are they hard to change? how much did they charge to replace it for u?

 

 

popping can also be the wheels hub

 

 

the wheel hub has a bearing in it and it can go bad. my t/a once had a popping noise and it turn out to be my passenager side hub.

 

how much do those run for? alot right?

 

open hood
under the fill cap is a sensor
just unplug it
no more light

 

I had that same popping for some time. Did the front brakes with new rotors/pad - noise gone. *shrug*

I would def have it checked before your trip.

 

As far as the coolant sensor goes:

Either do this: http://shbox.com/1/low_coolant2.jpg

or

Unplug it like stated above and just keep closer attention to your temp gauge (just in case you do have low coolant).

I can't really help you with the noise though. Good luck with it. Definately get it checked.

Kyle

 

Check your bearings, and grease up your front end if you can.
Possibly the CV joint.

 

the pop sounds like a lower balljoint worn. if it breaks hold on the tight . i would get it fixed

 

***Makes the noise when i turn right too, not sure if that means anything..lol..probalby gonna go it checked out tomrrow hopefullly its nothing big

and hey ryan, i saw ur impala and bird out at the forum, awesome cars man