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10-18-2008, 05:54 AM

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Steering noise when stationary

Ok here is the deal: There is a loud noise when I turn the steering wheel quickly when stopped. I dont know if its the steering rack (it has been replaced) or anything else. It is a noticeable noise when turning the wheel...only when stopped. Its not the struts or mounts as the noise is coming more internal. Any thoughts or concerns?

10-18-2008, 03:17 PM

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Did you check your power steering fluid level??

10-18-2008, 03:20 PM

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if its a knocking noise that only happens when u jerk the wheel left and right while being stopped then yes its ur steering rack. i had to take my 08 two times to the dealer to get this fixed

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10-18-2008, 03:33 PM

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Did you check your power steering fluid level??

Plenty, but not hard to to turn, just a noise in either direction

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if its a knocking noise that only happens when u jerk the wheel left and right while being stopped then yes its ur steering rack. i had to take my 08 two times to the dealer to get this fixed

I hope so, cause thats an easy fix...dealer

10-18-2008, 03:48 PM

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lol yea i know but its a pain when u have to go get it fixed

10-20-2008, 06:00 AM

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ok, what are the other possible problems besides steering rack: Now when I turn the wheel stationary there is a loud popping noise. It couldnt be the CV joint could it? Discuss.

10-20-2008, 10:25 AM

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What about your springs? Some make creeking sounds.

10-20-2008, 11:14 AM

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What about your springs? Some make creeking sounds.

They have never before and Ive had them for over a year now. I thought of that, but why now?

10-20-2008, 11:52 AM

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I don't know. I'm just throwing it out there. I have the eibach creeking but nothing to worry about. I checked the seating and everything looks fine. A spring is a spring. Maybe there are isolated cases with the progress product. Weather (moisture,etc.) can be a factor too.

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They have never before and Ive had them for over a year now. I thought of that, but why now?

10-20-2008, 11:59 AM

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Does it sound like a light saber? from star wars.. mine did/does it

10-20-2008, 12:04 PM

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no please keep the comments coming, it is very possible this is it

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Does it sound like a light saber? from star wars.. mine did/does it

lol...no sounds more like a troll fart. i think I know what your talking about if its everytime you start your car and only once?

10-20-2008, 12:19 PM

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BINGO!

10-21-2008, 02:34 PM

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any luck with the noise yet?

10-21-2008, 02:43 PM

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any luck with the noise yet?

going in tomorrow for the lumbar support fix. Hopefully just the rack

10-21-2008, 02:59 PM

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oh well good luck

10-22-2008, 08:21 AM

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It was a freekin endlink...Cant believe I missed that one. Hope this helps anyone else.

10-22-2008, 12:00 PM

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Maybe I should get mine checked since it does the same thing. I could be wrong about my noise being the strut spring. Hmmmm...

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It was a freekin endlink...Cant believe I missed that one. Hope this helps anyone else.

10-30-2008, 09:55 AM

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OK not the endlinks. Seems like when Im coming to a stop that the passenger side brake on rotor is making a clunking noise. Not a squeal. Any thoughts...its not the steering as I thought before. Ill have the car up saturday, hopefully something is loose. Noise not there when stopped and braking but can come when I turn the wheel only on the passenger side.