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Old 12-24-2009, 05:44 PM
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Differential squeak/we-aw-we-aw sound

Don't know if the LSD if different in the SII's, but here it is....

If accelerating in a straight line from a dead stop my diff makes no sound. But if I have the wheel turned more than 10 degrees in any direction then there is a we-aw-we-aw sound coming from the rear...mainly the diff. Again, its only when moving from a dead stop and when the wheel is turned.

I'm at 2500 miles, so is this the LSD breaking in? or just breaking..lol.
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Find a parking lot and stop the car. Turn the wheel all the way to the left and start slowly. Listen for noise and feel for any type of stuttering rotation of the left rear wheel.
Repeat for the right side.
You could also look at the magnetic drain plug for any excessive amounts of metal. Though I would only consider that if done by the dealer in their shop. Evidence and all.

I would consider taking it to the dealer and reenacting the scenario described above with a Tech in the passenger seat.

I lost a diff at 3300 miles.
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Well my car is still doing the noise and all. I noticed on a sandy road the other day I moved from a dead stop with the steering wheel turned and I could hear the inside wheel stuttering/skipping along. So it seems the dif is really tight, not wanting to let the inside wheel to spin slower. Making a rubbing/we-aw sound. I know LSD are suppose to lock the wheels together, but only when sensing excesive slip at speed right?
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i have same problem
I have brand new R3 only 3200km
When i am turning (maneuver the car) right or left more than 15 degree (slowly 5-10kmh) strange sound comming
Strange sound comming to rear
Like a "guuuurr guuuur" is it normal?
i visit Mazda service
But in my city no one have RX8 series 1 or series 2
They check the car with me they lift the back they turn the rear wheel with hands in neuturel gear and we heard similar strange sound "guuurrr guuuurrr"
They call Mazda main office and tell the story
Mazda main office told “this car have LIMITED-SLIP TYPE DIFFERENTIAL sound comes there
This is normal but it is hard to hear this sound, because it is too low”
After service i check again again if i drive more than 10-15 km sound comes (when the car warm)
Mornings or car is not warm, i cant hear any strange sound!
Please if someone understand please tell me is it normal or something wrong?
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Originally Posted by BigBenb84
we-aw-we-aw
Donkey eh?
At least it doesn't sound like a kazoo when you start it up.https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=kazoo
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