Rattling sound under steering wheel
#1
Rattling sound under steering wheel
Can't figure out what this noise is coming from under the steering wheel in my 2009 Acura RDX tech. I cannot hear the sound while driving, only at idle or very low speeds.
The sound cannot be heard from the engine bay, and at cold start it is barely noticeable. Had to drive the car around for a bit to replicate it. I do have a seeping power steering rack,
which needs replaced but not sure it's related. Turning ac/heat on or off doesn't make a difference, moving the steering wheel momentarily softens the sound but comes right back.
Anyone know what this is?
The sound cannot be heard from the engine bay, and at cold start it is barely noticeable. Had to drive the car around for a bit to replicate it. I do have a seeping power steering rack,
which needs replaced but not sure it's related. Turning ac/heat on or off doesn't make a difference, moving the steering wheel momentarily softens the sound but comes right back.
Anyone know what this is?
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amobofone (03-25-2023)
#2
Can definitely hear it in the video, but hard to make a positive ID. Did you by chance also try to listen to it under the hood to see if it's audible? I almost want to say the p/s pulley, but if you can get some underhood audio it may help to diagnose.
#4
Well considering how loud your under-hood sound comes through, it seems that rattle is more faint than I first thought. Unfortunately still at a loss as to what is making that sound. Short of starting to take shit apart to get closer to the noise, I really don't have any ideas. Whatever you do, document it if possible! And good luck.
#5
Noise sounds like a faulty air mix motor. Hard to tell if it is the drivers or pass side. Try disconnecting the air mix motor connector for the drivers side first, if noise persists then disconnect the passenger side to see if noise goes away.
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DRR98 (12-05-2016)
#6
Thanks for the reply CurrentDraw, i didn't receive a notification which is why i am just responding. I will try disconnecting the air mix motor and get back to you. Thanks!
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#10
Three Wheelin'
I used to have a '99 TL that had the air mix motor die on me. It made a sort of "fluttering" sound like the motor would sometimes work. Once it finally died for good I could not get any heat into the car, as the motor must have been stuck on cold air.
#11
schen72, it was a good idea. I've unplugged the Air Mix Motor and still encounter the issue. Plus the noise sounds like it is coming from further under the dash then where the AMM is located.
I am still looking for a fix for this issue. I took it to the dealer and they simply said they couldn't hear anything.... So they weren't much help lmao.
Any other ideas from anyone?
I am still looking for a fix for this issue. I took it to the dealer and they simply said they couldn't hear anything.... So they weren't much help lmao.
Any other ideas from anyone?
#12
Three Wheelin'
schen72, it was a good idea. I've unplugged the Air Mix Motor and still encounter the issue. Plus the noise sounds like it is coming from further under the dash then where the AMM is located.
I am still looking for a fix for this issue. I took it to the dealer and they simply said they couldn't hear anything.... So they weren't much help lmao.
Any other ideas from anyone?
I am still looking for a fix for this issue. I took it to the dealer and they simply said they couldn't hear anything.... So they weren't much help lmao.
Any other ideas from anyone?
Last edited by schen72; 03-04-2018 at 06:55 PM. Reason: typo
#13
schen72,
I do have two issues at the moment. A failing DVD drive for the GPS navigation, where i can hear the dvd spinning. Which i did not think was related, but i will unplug and see if that makes a difference.
The other issue is the brake light comes on when the temp is around freezing, from a cold start. It was staying on, even with repeated restarts until everything warmed up for a while. But after replacing the brake fluid, the brake light goes off after one restart. Think that would have anything to do with it? I did have the dealer check out the brake issue once and they stated there were no codes.
I also had the power steering rack replaced recently but did not seem to make any difference.
I do have two issues at the moment. A failing DVD drive for the GPS navigation, where i can hear the dvd spinning. Which i did not think was related, but i will unplug and see if that makes a difference.
The other issue is the brake light comes on when the temp is around freezing, from a cold start. It was staying on, even with repeated restarts until everything warmed up for a while. But after replacing the brake fluid, the brake light goes off after one restart. Think that would have anything to do with it? I did have the dealer check out the brake issue once and they stated there were no codes.
I also had the power steering rack replaced recently but did not seem to make any difference.
#14
Three Wheelin'
schen72,
I do have two issues at the moment. A failing DVD drive for the GPS navigation, where i can hear the dvd spinning. Which i did not think was related, but i will unplug and see if that makes a difference.
The other issue is the brake light comes on when the temp is around freezing, from a cold start. It was staying on, even with repeated restarts until everything warmed up for a while. But after replacing the brake fluid, the brake light goes off after one restart. Think that would have anything to do with it? I did have the dealer check out the brake issue once and they stated there were no codes.
I also had the power steering rack replaced recently but did not seem to make any difference.
I do have two issues at the moment. A failing DVD drive for the GPS navigation, where i can hear the dvd spinning. Which i did not think was related, but i will unplug and see if that makes a difference.
The other issue is the brake light comes on when the temp is around freezing, from a cold start. It was staying on, even with repeated restarts until everything warmed up for a while. But after replacing the brake fluid, the brake light goes off after one restart. Think that would have anything to do with it? I did have the dealer check out the brake issue once and they stated there were no codes.
I also had the power steering rack replaced recently but did not seem to make any difference.
#16
Try the fix in Step 2 – Exhaust tinny, buzzy rattle
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#19
This noise Is driving me crazy. I have had it since I purchased the car and would love to get rid of it.
An suggestions are welcome!!
Today I started removing things under the dash with no luck.
Unplugging the air-mix motor makes no difference.
The noise sounds like it is coming from the firewall area more then anything.
Today it seemed to go away with the fans/ac on and would come right back when turned off. I will need to do some more testing to verify.
An suggestions are welcome!!
Today I started removing things under the dash with no luck.
Unplugging the air-mix motor makes no difference.
The noise sounds like it is coming from the firewall area more then anything.
Today it seemed to go away with the fans/ac on and would come right back when turned off. I will need to do some more testing to verify.
#20
CSmoney28
Did you check your steering colum they are known to leak and go bad on our vehicle?
As for the dvd drive it needs to be rebuild, I had mine done by the dealership and they gave me a loner car too.
For the brake light problem I also had that issue with my truck they had to change the brake pedal light pressure switch.
As for the dvd drive it needs to be rebuild, I had mine done by the dealership and they gave me a loner car too.
For the brake light problem I also had that issue with my truck they had to change the brake pedal light pressure switch.
Last edited by CSmoney28; 09-22-2018 at 07:09 PM.
#21
#23
Sadly, this might be the root cause of our issue:
Take a look at this thread, post 132 and 155. I hope this helps.
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-...-861782/page4/
Take a look at this thread, post 132 and 155. I hope this helps.
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-...-861782/page4/
#26
try 152#
"For the sake of closure, this is now fixed! Just had to loosen the locknut and adjust the actuator rod length to take up the slack. Then after re-tightening the locknut the rattling went away and the engine/transmission/emission codes have not returned. Didn't even have to take anything off the engine...just two wrenches and less than an hour to fix something that the dealership wanted $5k for a turbo replacement...."
"For the sake of closure, this is now fixed! Just had to loosen the locknut and adjust the actuator rod length to take up the slack. Then after re-tightening the locknut the rattling went away and the engine/transmission/emission codes have not returned. Didn't even have to take anything off the engine...just two wrenches and less than an hour to fix something that the dealership wanted $5k for a turbo replacement...."
#28
Try this
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-...es-rdx-681945/
Dealer found source of what sounded like a fast tinny rattle in dash of my RDX.
The problem was a brace under the cowl cover between drivers fender and cowl. A bolt was mis-thread
Dealer found source of what sounded like a fast tinny rattle in dash of my RDX.
The problem was a brace under the cowl cover between drivers fender and cowl. A bolt was mis-thread
#29
Great find! I will check this weekend!
That’s exactly what is sounds like. Seems to be on the otherside of the firewall.
That’s exactly what is sounds like. Seems to be on the otherside of the firewall.
Last edited by ljcolomacks; 10-05-2018 at 11:19 AM.
#30
CSmoney28
I’m happy you might have found your fix! Can you take a picture of the area causing the rattle so we can also know if one of us has this issue also? Thanks in advance.
#33
Found the rattle
Rattle at the two loose bolts (at the back) of the intercooler of the turbo.. Make sure both bolts are tighten properly. Put a soft rubber to make sure that there is no rattle.
Last edited by pandaman; 10-07-2018 at 09:36 PM.
#38
I finally found the culprit to this noise under the steering wheel I was having.
The fuel pump filter was clogged causing air bubbles in the fuel lines (especially at idle).
I am assuming once they reached the regulator it was causing the noise.
BEAT IT
Anyways hope this helps anyone else with the same noise!
The fuel pump filter was clogged causing air bubbles in the fuel lines (especially at idle).
I am assuming once they reached the regulator it was causing the noise.
BEAT IT
Anyways hope this helps anyone else with the same noise!
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sgrenw5 (10-14-2019)
#39
No answers
I have recently became the new owner of an 09 RDX with the SAME noise. The previous owners were meticulous about caring for the vehicle. The auto only has 75,000 miles.
????? The noise to me sounds like two squirrels arguing with each other!!!
Also if anyone could kindly tell me what this part in the circle is??
Any help would be much appreciated!!!
Thank you all
Sgrenw5