Noise from the rear of Jazz

[ghost]

This started happening a few months back. When driving my 03 Jazz at around 60-70 km/h, a ticking noise can be heard from the rear of the car. This shows up occasionally but usually when I'm going up an incline. I mentioned this during my last service (55k) but they could not find anything. Has anyone experienced this?

Since my warranty is expiring in 2 months, I really want to get this looked at if possible.

[bennjamin]

does the noise increase in speed as the car goes faster ? And slows down as you do ? Might be wise to check the tyres for a stone or nail/screw stuck in there.

[gd1_nz]

could it be the bearings?

[kongfu]

Go to see your dealer! Best bet!

[Jazzdude]

If the wheel bearings go, then the noise is like a loud humming sound at or above certain speeds. Not a 'ticking' noise. I know cus it happened to me.

This could be that there's a loose screw or something in the back, maybe where the spare wheel is. Take it to your dealer anyway.

[vtek]

the best thing to do is to test drive with a honda service person and replicate the noise to them. Get them to check the wheel bearings too.

[ghost]

does the noise increase in speed as the car goes faster ? And slows down as you do ? Might be wise to check the tyres for a stone or nail/screw stuck in there.

Nah, it doesn't increase in speed. Sounds pretty constant to me and it sort comes in only at a certain speed and most often when going up an incline. Maybe ticking is a bad description. Rattling will be more appropriate.

[bennjamin]

up an incline ? Might be coming from your engine bay area ? Could be pre-ignition from too much load on the engine. What fuel do you use ? Try 98 octane and see if that clears it up