99 VW jetta (new style) Pinging noise in tires

Question

K this just started happening like 2 days ago. While am driving and my wheel is straight I hear this like rapid pinging noise. It sounds like I have marvin the marsian inside my front drivers side tire shooting a lazer gun on fully automatic. Then when I turn it doesnt make the noise. I also have a ABS light that has been on for over a year now some days it comes on somedays it doesnt. I have had it in numerous times to places and they say there is nothing wrong its just a sensor then they hook it up and its coming from that side the front driver side. K anyone help me with what this noise would be I want to bring it in tommorow and have some idea because If I go in saying marvin the marsian lives in my front tire, they are going to rape me for everything. Also there was a unicorn poking holes in your exhaust we caught him and replaced your whole exhaust system. I can see this scenario ging down unless I have an Idea of what this pinging noise is.

Answer 1

I appreciate the Dane Cook reference. Anyways, it sounds like an axle (outer cv joint). What happens is the rubber boot on the outside dries out and cracks or is punctured, the grease works itself out of the joint, and metal against metal noises are heard. Routine maintenence. Should cost you maybe $150.

Now you can go to the BK lounge.