so a few days ago my boyfriend was driving my car and when we were stopped at a red light, he let up from the brake a little and there was this banging noise and he said something was wrong but i let it go.. then today, i drove it and accelerated off and the car wasn't as loud as usual (it's stock)? and so i tried braking again at a light and letting up off the brake slowly and it was hardcore banging, haha.. i'm really pissed. now that my attention is drawn to it.. also when i drive on a straight rode, i hear it bang to. it's bad. not loud but boy it's annoying. really.. help.. idk if the engine is either flooded, my ecu needs to be reset or a transmission problem but if this has ever happened to you, please let me know! thanks!

jennifer

 

where is the noise coming from?

maybe its as simple as something loose and moving around in the trunk?

have you had a brake service recently?

engine flooding is not related to this banging noise since your car would not start at all if flooded.

 

if ur engne was flooded it wuldent run...? Let us knw wht year, mt or at, and have u checked ur brake fluid and for anything stuck in between the rotors and pads? I dunt think the noise level wuld have anything to do wit it if it was a brake problem. Have you narrowed it down to where the banging is coming from?

 

check ur lug nuts too! today i noticed a banging noise from the rear when making any turns to the left turned out 3 lug nuts on one tire where loose enugh to take off by hand...Scary

btw if its sumthin like a bang when u jam on the brakes from speed its the abs kickin in

 

No, it sounds like its under me .. but I know its the tranmission. No, I haven't had a brake service lately. I'm heading to Mazda tomorrow, but I'm just nervous because I need to drive my car to work in the morning.. will it be okay?

 

Do you have an auto? If you do, it won't be okay.

 

You're right, it wouldn't run. It's at 2006, AT. I actually have not checked my brake fluid. I'm taking it to Mazda tomorrow, but I'm just concerened because I have work tomorrow morning, do you think I will be alright driving?

 

Yeah.. it's auto, why?

 

Slave cylinder sticking...

 

he's just asking because from a lot of experience within the forum, AT's seem to have a lot of trouble... but hopefully it all works out for you!

 

keep us updated!

 

haha you dont even want to know the problem.. ughh, in my tires the pressure was messed up, bad. one tire had 60, the other had 15 and the other two had 50. and it's supposed to be 32. uttttt-ohhh haha. i madeee a mistakeee :o( i prob. look stupid to all of you, haha

 

At least you had the guts to tell us what it was . Good for future reference - these things can happen ....

 

What about your BF?

He couldn't tell your tires were that low....

He ought to be embarassed.

 

your tire pressure sensor didnt come on or anything?

 

your tps should have come on. tell the dealer to have that checked out. its supposed to come on if your pressure drops below 24-25 i believe.

hey hey razz. its possible her bf isnt a car nut.

good luck with the rest of the car.

 

so what made the banging noise?

 

SHHHH!!

what they do on their time is their choice...haha

 

the diff or traction control going wonky, i imagine