So, I don’t drive my 2011 CR-V much, but today I had to park on a hill for a funeral. I was only going 5mph for like 10 minutes and didn’t notice anything weird. But when I left and hit 10mph, I heard this banging noise and thought I had a flat tire. Since I live just a minute from the cemetery (still going slow at 5mph), I just drove it home. Any ideas on how to fix this or what might be stuck?
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Hey! It could be something simple like a rock or debris stuck in the wheel or suspension. Maybe check around the wheel wells or undercarriage for any loose pieces. I had a similar issue once and a small rock was causing the banging noise.
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I’d check the brake calipers. If you parked on a hill, sometimes they can seize or stick, especially if the car hasn’t been driven in a while. A quick inspection should help. Hope it’s something easy to fix!
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Sounds like something might’ve shifted in the suspension. I had an old CR-V that made weird noises after sitting for a while, and it turned out to be a loose strut mount. Maybe have someone take a look at the shocks or struts?
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If the car sat for a long time, it could just be a rusty brake rotor or stuck brake pads. Sometimes driving slow can make it worse because the rust doesn’t get a chance to wear off. Try driving it a bit more, maybe the noise will go away on its own after the brakes warm up.
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Alot of good suggestions coming up… but if none of these work, maybe take it to a mechanic to do a quick check. Could be something minor, but you don’t want to take any chances with weird noises. Better safe than sorry!
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