Clicking Or Ratcheting Noise On Hard Right Turn

SOURCE:
Honda Service News May 2004

TITLE:
Clicking or Ratcheting Noise on Hard Right Turns

APPLIES TO:
2002-04 CR-V, 2003-04 Accord

SERVICE TIP:
A faulty starter motor can cause a clicking or ratcheting noise when turning hard right. This noise can easily be mistaken for a tranny noise. To properly identify this noise, hook up a STEELMAN(R) ChassisEAR(R) diagnostic tool (T/N JSP-SM06600) to the starter motor, and test drive the vehicle. If the noise is loudest at the starter, replace the starter motor. STEELMAN(R) and ChassisEAR(R) are registered trademarks of J.S. Products, Inc.