evanzo

hey guys, dunno if im in the right subforum, but here goes,

a month or two ago i cut out a couple holes into my air intake to help improve airflow, etc, and right around that time, whenever i turn corners it sounds like somethings rubbing, like a "lunk lunk lunk" sound, i know its not my wheels rubbing my fenders, or wheel well or anything. it hasnt gotten any better/worse, and doesnt seem to affect handling. this only happens when i turn corners going a little fast and such.

i drive a 94 xj, pretty much 100% stock, other than the holes cut into the air intake that seem to be the root of the problem somehow haha

also, i appear to have a censor of somesort on my roof, just above my rearview mirror, i undid the screws holding it on and there was a bunch of wires and stuff up in there connecting to it.. is this a keyless entry device?? id like to know for sure, cuz as far as i know, its a car nipple haha, or the governments watching me lol.

the pictures are of my censor device thingy haha
thanks!

salad

Which wheels is the noise coming from? Possible suspects are bearings and brakes. If you have a jack and stands, put the Jeep up and wiggle the wheel around. Side-to-side movement is not normal, a bit of in-and-out is. Also turn the wheels by hand and listen for any grinding sounds, etc.

The sensor doodad is for keyless entry. Early XJs used infrared like your TV remote, RF ones weren't until later.

evanzo

k thanks, ill try jacking it up when i get the chance. and what about the keyless entry thing? my key and spare key for my jeep are just keys, no unlock buttons on it, do i have to go to a dealer or something to get another one?

salad

Once upon a time there existed a fob with buttons. Must have gone when the dragons were slayed. I think the dealer will try to sell you a new fob, but if you can rig up an aftermarket RF one it will be more convenient and probably cheaper

caged

your tire is probably rubbing your lower control arm when fully turned.

evanzo

at salad, haha yea i think so, but the only thing is tho how much would it cost me for the dealer to replace? and how much for a rf one?

and caged, i my wheels rub my LCA when i crank the wheel, to its end, on either side, but this happens when im only turning like halfway, at speed tho

caged

start checking all your u-joints, ball joints, tre's, wheel bearings, etc...
emphasis on front axle u-joints.

evanzo

ok, when i get the chance to ill try that... btw care to explain how? haha, im 17, and am basicly a car noob lol, i have a basic understanding of stuff tho...