Steering wheel Column knocking sound
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Steering wheel Column knocking sound
HI guys ...I've noticed that my steering wheel column would knock when I steer the steering wheel LEFT and RIGHT when I'm parked. I don't mean steering it ALL the way to the left or right , but just 45 degrees left and right.
IT happens when I counter-steer to the left only, but not to the right....
Could I have damaged my steering wheel column? or could something be loose?
Any ideas would be helpful... thanks
IT happens when I counter-steer to the left only, but not to the right....
Could I have damaged my steering wheel column? or could something be loose?
Any ideas would be helpful... thanks
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well i can feel it in the steering and hear it as well, but i think i should try turning the steering wheel left and right faster as i'm driving to see if the same problem occurs.
also... when i get out of my garage... i usually turn my steering wheel almost all the way to the right. So when I start going down my slgihtly inclined driveway, i hear a knock from under the car. The sound is definitely related to my steering.
This problem is probably very minor... but i'm not sure if this is normal
also... when i get out of my garage... i usually turn my steering wheel almost all the way to the right. So when I start going down my slgihtly inclined driveway, i hear a knock from under the car. The sound is definitely related to my steering.
This problem is probably very minor... but i'm not sure if this is normal
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Originally Posted by chewi
HI guys ...I've noticed that my steering wheel column would knock when I steer the steering wheel LEFT and RIGHT when I'm parked. I don't mean steering it ALL the way to the left or right , but just 45 degrees left and right.
IT happens when I counter-steer to the left only, but not to the right....
Could I have damaged my steering wheel column? or could something be loose?
Any ideas would be helpful... thanks
IT happens when I counter-steer to the left only, but not to the right....
Could I have damaged my steering wheel column? or could something be loose?
Any ideas would be helpful... thanks
Please let me know if you find the culprit of this scenario, as I am experiencing the exact same thing. Thanks!
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I also have this single "knock" when I turn my steering wheel. I forgot if it's to the left or the right, but can only be heard/felt through the steering wheel in situations where I turn the steering wheel slowly (like parking). BTW, it's a '00 TL-P with 72k miles.
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I have that very faint knock too when you turn the wheel sometimes, but more often than not, since the beginning of this winter it has been more squeaking than anything. I tried popping the hood to see where the sound came from, but the sound seemed like it was more audible inside the cabin than under the hood, would there be problems with the cable in regards to this as well?
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sounds like it could be a balljoint or tie rod end.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
sounds like it could be a balljoint or tie rod end.
will this be covered underwarranty or not?
i still have 7 months before my 3yr warranty is over.
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Depends what it is. It may be covered. Only way to find out what it is is to bring it in
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Originally Posted by xasnxkiddox
I also have this single "knock" when I turn my steering wheel. I forgot if it's to the left or the right, but can only be heard/felt through the steering wheel in situations where I turn the steering wheel slowly (like parking). BTW, it's a '00 TL-P with 72k miles.
FYI . . . this is what was wrote on my service ticket:
Steering Concern
Check Slight Knock Noise and Feel when Turning Steering
Wheel Slightly Worse When Turning In Parking Space
Could Not Determine Which Component Is Making Noise at This Time
Noise Will Need To Get Louder To Accurately Diagnose Problem
Originally Posted by poohlikeshunny
I have that very faint knock too when you turn the wheel sometimes, but more often than not, since the beginning of this winter it has been more squeaking than anything. I tried popping the hood to see where the sound came from, but the sound seemed like it was more audible inside the cabin than under the hood, would there be problems with the cable in regards to this as well?
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
sounds like it could be a balljoint or tie rod end.
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well unfortunately fo rme, it hasn't gone away after a few turns. it's gottn more subtle, but it's always there if i have everything off except the engine, ie no radio, air, etc. Is a balljoint like a CV joint? and is a tie rod end attached to it? are either of them an expensive or complicated job?
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A CV joint, ball joint and tie-rod end are three separate suspension/steering components on the vehicle that all work together as one. The CV joint is part of the driveaxle used to spin your wheels forward or backwards (depending on how you have your tranny set). The most common symptom of a failed CV joint is crackling type noises you would hear when making an extreme turn and accelerating. A tie-rod end and ball joint are both connected to a steering knuckle (which is what your wheel/brake/rotor and hub assembly is attached to). The tie-rod end is responsible for turning wheels from left to right, and the balljoint is the pivot point on which it turns. A failed tie-rod end will usually show up as some play/slop in your steering (i.e. you have to turn your wheel 1/2 inch or more before your tires begin to rotate). A failed ball joint can manifest in a couple different ways. Either a squeeking sound while going over bumps due to lack of lubrication, or a clunking sounds while driving over a rough section of pavement , and/or while hitting bumps in the road (in more extreme cases). As far as replacement costs, the tie-rod end is by far the cheapest of all, about $50 for the part (and pretty easy to replace). But I highly doubt the tie-rod has anything to do with what you are describing unless you have some considerable amount of play in the steering wheel. The balljoint, as I just found out, is not cheap as you have to replace the whole entire knuckle (approximately $300). This is not a typical DIY'r because it involves pressing wheel bearing out of old knuckle and into new knuckle. Can easily be a $500 job from dealer just for one side (part and 2hr labor)!!
Lot of information, hope it helps. Fsttyms1 please chime in on this if I missed anything. But I do believe if you hear the squeeks right at/inside the steering wheel then it is probably not suspension related.
Lot of information, hope it helps. Fsttyms1 please chime in on this if I missed anything. But I do believe if you hear the squeeks right at/inside the steering wheel then it is probably not suspension related.
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